Thursday, August 24, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Wangaratta Bowls

Monday Triples: Winners for the afternoon were Ken De Wallace, Chris Frew, and Peter Donoghue.

Tuesday saw a full green as they celebrated President Margaret’s Day, players travelled from South Townsville, Alligator Creek, Jubilee, Ayr, and Airlie Beach as well as local members and visitors.

A morning game sponsored by Fitzgerald Funerals Townsville saw winners C Campbell, Bob Dykstra, Beryl Cornford, and Heather Jorgensen.

Second place went to Pam Breakwell, Mary Whitbread, Chris Robinson, and Elaine Kippen, and third Place to Carolyne Jones, Lorraine Knight, Penny Warren, and Leslie Bates.

NQ Patron Wilma Berryman won the spider.

Fun Friday: winners for the afternoon were Judy Christie and Kevin Baxter.

Sunday afternoon Father’s Day Trophy was sponsored by local business P&O Meehan Menswear.

Winners were Lyn Madden, Barry Beel, and Lorraine Knight who defeated Deb Beel, Ron, and Pat Wilson. The jackpot didn’t go off.

It was great to see our 102-year Life Member Brian Winspear - one of the last surviving Airforce pilots from the bombing of Darwin - at afternoon tea. Brian kept the crowd entertained with his humour.

Mixed 4’s Competition saw Robyn Stitt, Isobel Wheeler, Margaret Wilson, and Mark Drummond defeat Denise Wallace, Barry Beel, Penny Warren, and Allan Rolfe.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Life member Brian Winspear

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