Thursday, August 28, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Wangaratta Bowlers Shine In Packed Week Of Play

Another great week of bowls was enjoyed in paradise, with plenty of action across the greens.

Monday’s triples winners were Dave Madden, Joe Paynting and Ron Symmons, who defeated Jenny and Chris Healey with France Wilmann. The jackpot also went off in this game, as well as in the clash where Ron Boskma and Cameron defeated Eileen Dunne and Leon Fox. Runners-up were Bruce Thompson, Maureen Hyde and Ron Hyde over Graeme and Shirley Smith with Norm Dawson.

Tuesday’s winners on Rink 3 were Margaret Harvey, Brian Bellingham and Allan Gillies, who beat Viv Boskma, Les Jackson and Ron Boskma. Runners-up were Keith, Natalie and June Walsh defeating Lindy Suann, Jan Dawson and Bruce Thompson.

Mark’s President’s Day, sponsored by Queens Beach Tourist Village, Arabon Seafoods and Queens Beach Hotel, filled the greens on Thursday. Winners were Mark Tomsett, Greg Kelly and Joe Paynting, defeating Shirley Jones, Brian Bellingham and Chris Frew. Runners-up were Shirley Smith, Maree Brunker, Christian B and Ron Hyde. A sportsman’s prize went to Graeme Smith, Dave Madden and S Roome.

Fun Friday winners were Graham Smith, Daryl Hans and Ian Hind, while barefoot bowls attracted a strong evening crowd, with Glenda, Joan and Alisun taking the win.

On Sunday, Karen, Jim and Ron defeated Vic, Brian and Alby, with Brian Sims, Dave Madden and Kennedy taking runners-up honours over Anne Kayser, Jim Quod and France Wilmann.

Best of luck to our ladies travelling to Townsville this weekend to contest the Zone 8 Pennant Flag and Champion of Champions Pairs.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Sponsor - Bob, Joe Paynting, Greg Kelly and Mark Tomsett. Photo supplied

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