After a great winter holiday, many visitors are heading home. We wish them safe travels and hope to see them again next year.
Monday’s triples saw Maureen Hyde, Alby Vigar, and Ron Hyde claim victory over Graeme Read, Kennedy Whitton, and Mark Drummond. Runners-up were G. Wills, G. Cornell, and M. Eames, who defeated E. Dunn, John F., and G. Coleman. The jackpot didn’t go off.
On Tuesday, N. McKinnon, D. Retchless, M. Wilson, and J. Walsh defeated I. Hide, V. Boskma, P. Wilson, and N. Dawson. Runners-up James Maurie and John overcame Elaine, Pam, and Geoff. Again, the jackpot didn’t go off.
Fun Friday winners Mary Jackson and Maureen Hyde defeated Grant Hands and Shirley Smith. Runners-up were Carole Bellingham, Jan Harvey, Ron Boskma, and Joe Paynting, who beat Karen, Pam, Alan Gillies, and David Madden. Resting touchers went to Mary, Jim, Neil, Judy, and Jan.
In club competition, the men’s triples were won by Mark Drummond, Kennedy Whitton, and Kevin Daniels, who defeated Jason Wright, Mitch Wright, and Steve Roome.
Sunday’s triples featured eight teams, with Viv Boskma, Ron Boskma, and France Wilmann emerging winners over Karen Halkon, Shirley Smith, and Ron Symmons.
Runners-up Judy Christie, Jack Stamp, and Greg Kelly won the mango against Louise Sheldon Collins, John Hallas, and Norm Dawson.
Congratulations to Denise Wallace and Penny Warren, who partnered with Bernadette Hay and Denise Davis from Thuringowa to win the District Fours at the North Queensland Ladies District Championships in Townsville. Denise was named Player of the Tournament for the most wins across singles, pairs, and fours, earning the Roswell Trophy.
Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren
NQ District Championship 4s winners - NQ President Lyn Riches Bernadette Hay Penny Warren Denise Davis and Denise Wallace.