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DIRECTORS

STANDING COMMITTEES

OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC Governor of New South Wales

Pam AndrichPam HockingsDenise HuenderSue O’KeefeRobyn Procter – Acting PresidentBeryl Watson

Match Pamela HockingsRobyn LewisJennifer Palmer

Umpires Lesley SwalesAudrey Gray

Coaching Kathryn ChatillonElizabeth McFarland

Region 1 Judith PadgenRegion 2 Carole GrahamRegion 3 - Vacant -Region 4 Fran Laker (Acting)Region 5 - Vacant -Region 6 Lesley Swales (Acting)Region 7 - Vacant -Region 8 Meg McClureRegion 9 Kay ScrivenerRegion 10 Joan StairRegion 11 Pauline PayneRegion 12 - Vacant -Region 13 Ilse DeuschleRegion 14 Margaret WicksRegion 15 Sue O’Keefe (Acting)Region 16 Pam Andrich (Acting)

EDITOR’S NOTE 4

ACTING PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5

BOARD MATTERS 5

FROM THE CEO’S DESK 6Bowlin’ in the Wind

MATCH REPORT 7

UMPIRES REPORT 8

COACHING REPORT 12

OFFICIAL DIARY 12

BOWL FOR OTHERS REPORT 13

JUNIORS 14NSW vs QLD

STATE EVENT 16Champion of Club Champions - SinglesChampion of Club Champions - Pairs

MEDIA RELEASES 22Commonwealth Games announcementsTrans Tasman news

NEW CDO - SYDNEY METRO 23Meet Chris Wallace

PRESIDENTS DAYS 24

LIFE MEMBERSHIPS 30

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 30

MEET A BOWLER 32Rosemary O’Brien

AROUND THE GREENS 34

REGIONAL NEWS 38

CHARITY DAYS 42

DISTRICT ASSN NEWS 43

ENTRY FORM 502013 Open Mixed Fours Carnival

WHAT’S ON IN YOUR CLUB 52

IN MEMORIAM 54

C O N T E N T S

INAUGURATED 1929

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There have been some very busy people since the last Bowls Matters went toprint. Be sure to read the State Champion of Champions — Singles (page 22) andPairs (page 23) write-ups in this magazine. There has been a lot of work put intothese events. Thank you to Warilla and Oak Flats clubs for not only hosting theseevents but also for their sponsorship of these events, and to the NSWWBA MatchCommittee with Pam Hockings as Chairman. Thank you to Robyn and Jenny fororganising these events. With so many wonderful bowlers taking part, it just had tobe the success it was and the weather was also better this year.

You will find some good reading in this month’s edition. You may even see somepeople you recognise this month with good news about the journal’s past Editor,Edna Arnold, who has been made a Life Member of her club, just as she finishesher District Presidency. Congratulations Edna on the work you have done.

Bowl for Others will be having its annual lunch in August and information isfound on page 13 and also on the website.

Rosemary O’Brien has given us, I will call it, her Life Story for want of a bettertitle. Though it is long, there are many things for the long standing members ofbowls and also for the newer members, and it has been appreciated thatRosemary has taken the time to write for us over these many months. I am in aweof her use of words.

Last month Publicity Officers should have been reminded about sending in theresults of Pennants along with photos. Possibly some of the results may not get toprint as the next Bowls Matters will contain all the results of the Pennant playoffswhich will have been held at Port Stephens during August.

For Regions, Districts and Clubs, as soon as you have finished your events for2013, will the Publicity Officers please send them along with photos, to the addressin the front of your journals. The set-out for these items may be seen by looking atany edition of the journal in 2013.

Happy bowling to everyone.Barbara Hazeltine, Editor

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Having taken on the Presidency very unexpectedly, I’ve had littletime to settle in. The first thing I would like to do is to thank PatriciaReynolds for her nearly two years in this position, and for providing asteady hand to the Board while the Association has moved from the oldto the new Constitutions, and the many issues surrounding governanceand management. We wish her all the best.

President’s Message

It is my intention over the next twomonths until the AGM in September toensure that the organisation maintainsthe course that the Board has deter-mined with regards to the Strategic Planand the other resolutions that have beenmade. This includes our review of the2014 Pennant Conditions of Play that isdue for release in September/October,implementing the new Coaching andUmpiring modules, re-introducing theDelegates Meetings, and continuing toreview the Districts and Boundaries inconjunction with RNSWBA.

This may also be an ideal opportunityto review some of the expectations ofthe travel requirements of the President.State representation at the very manysignificant birthdays and Presidents Daystake a huge toll on the well being andtime of Board members, and while

tradition is a wonderful thing, there is alimit to how much can be achieved inthis direction. Since the introduction ofthe new Constitution there has alsobeen a substantial reduction ofAssociation personnel able to carry outthese visits. At the same time I amextremely mindful of the importance ofkeeping in touch with our members andof course the line of communication willalways be available for everyone.

I’m looking forward to seeing every-one at the Delegates Meeting and theAGM on Wednesday September 18th asit is always an opportunity to catch upwith what’s been happening around thestate.

Robyn ProcterActing President

Patricia Reynolds has resignedas both President and Directorof the NSW Womens Bowling

Association due to ill health, effective as of 28 June 2013.

Patricia joined the Board in 2008and was Vice President before becom-ing President in 2011. The Associationhas undergone quite rapid change inthe past few years and Patricia hadone foot in the past and the other firmly in the new, understanding that tosurvive, womens bowls needed toadapt and change. She took this message far and wide around thestate, working tirelessly for theAssociation.

The Board, Committee and staffwould like to thank Patricia for hercontribution and wish her all the bestfor the future.

The Board have elected DirectorRobyn Procter as the Acting Presidentuntil the AGM on September 18, 2013.The Board will then appoint the port-folio of President by election at the firstBoard Meeting following the AGM.

Robyn Procter

NSW Acting State President

Board MattersJUNE Board Meeting highlights• Wording approved for changing the

Constitution requirement of a quorum from 25% to 10%.

• Bowls Australia advised of a changeto Umpiring modules with training inMelbourne in August. Pam Hockingsand Lesley Swales will attend.

• A consultant has been retained toprovide an external view on theboundaries of Districts and Regionswith a view to aligning with RNSWBA if there is sufficient evidence to support competitive andadministrative benefits for doing this.There is no obligation to accept theconsultant’s findings.

JULY Board Meeting highlights• Redefined the term ‘social’ in terms

of registered membership withNSWWBA see website www.womensbowlsnsw.org/Portals/0/Membership/Membershipv2.pdf.

• The website was switched over fromSporting Pulse to IMG STG on July1st with no problems with an understanding that the membershipdata will be uploaded in Septemberafter the annual returns are completed.

• 56 clubs and Districts applied fornew websites by June 30 andappear to have managed to uploadcontent and create their websiteswith reasonable results. Both LesleyMason and Denise Huender havecontributed ‘how to’ documents that have helped the process enormously.

• The new website offer is still available to all clubs and Districts.Information on how to do this isavailable on the website.

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Chief Executive Officers’ Report

to the matches and I don’t think there was a single person that didn’t dive into her handbag to turn off her phone. How different from 5 years ago!

So, how to differentiate from the ‘if it’s not broke don’tchange it’ to the changes that are essential to our survival?There is a difference between making informed decisions andemotional guesses and that’s where the Bowls Census comesin. From that, and in combination with the Australian Bureau ofStatistics Five Year Census, there is a surprising amount ofinformation that can be gleaned. Certainly, most of it confirmswhat we know to be true but there are some areas that if webury our heads in the sand hoping it will go away, then it willbe to the detriment of the sport.

Flexibility has to be the new catch-word to enable the sportto embrace the emerging different lifestyles that are part andparcel of today’s society. Whether it is to cater to women whowork, or split families with children in residence one weekendbut not the next, grandparents who babysit, travel or healthissues, the old formats of mandatory playing days or dates willneed to be reviewed. The State Match Committee advocates‘play by’ dates so that if a particular day inconveniences oneside unfairly then an alternative can be mutually agreed upon.Game formats that are unforgiving if someone has difficultyattending due to work, or has another occasion that may takepriority every now and then (children?) will suffer over othersthat can be played at alternate times of the day or night.

Obviously, goodwill is a necessity but it is becoming veryapparent that the old style of inflexible and uncompromisingtimes, dates and attitudes has well and truly done its dash. Allclubs and committees are now obligated to think of ways ofmaking the sport more accessible to all walks of society toenable it to survive and move forward with the times.

Nicky Bethwaite [email protected]

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INVITATIONBIRRONG SPORTS WOMENS BOWLING CLUB

Cordially invite past members to our

50th AnniversaryTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Those wishing to attend please contactSecretary: Mrs Elaine Fearnside Ph. 9708 2669

68 Caldwell Parade, Yagoona 2199Please reply stating if player or non-player

by October 29, 2013

Bowls is one of the few sports to have undertaken a professionally managed, independent census. Theimportance of this can’t be underestimated, as it

gives our Boards, at both National and State level, a moresolid platform from which to plan the future. All Boardmembers want to leave the sport stronger ‘on their watch’than otherwise, and statistics provided by the BowlsCensus are invaluable for basing decisions that will havefar-reaching consequences.

It is no secret that over 90% of our membership are on theupward side of 55 years of age, a sector of society that isnotorious for its reluctance to accept change. But this flies inthe face of reality when you consider that this is precisely theage group, particularly the over 70s, who have lived their livesthrough the greatest period of change that humankind has everseen. Does this mean that there is a limit to the amount ofchange that one person can make? Or more probably, does itmean that we have developed a ‘radar’ for change that makesus all a bit wary of yet another new thing until it has proved itsworth? A case in point is that at the recent State Carnival, theofficial of the day asked that mobile phones be turned off prior

Pam Hockings, Robyn Lewis, Jennifer Palmer

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Match Committee Report

Some of the following issues havearisen in the last two months which

we would like to clarify.• A player has an injury that preventsthem from playing in a championshipgame (at any level) and they require theuse of a substitute. Provided they areincapable of taking to the green to play,they can attend the club without penalty. Only the registered Club candeny any person entry to their premises. This has not been a “rule” for quite some time and outdated conditions from years gone by shouldnot be resurrected.

• On entry forms where a contact phonenumber is required, we have been giventhe home phone number of the ClubSecretary, which is not at all helpful ifwe are trying to contact the player/teamto advise them that they have receiveda forfeit very close to the commence-ment of the event, and could delay theirneed to arrive by half a day. We needthe mobile phone details of the playeror a player in the team to enable us to

do our job as efficiently as possible.• The directive to turn off mobile phonesduring play is repeated at all levels andstill there are those that just don’t seemto adhere to this request. I recentlyfound a cut out from a Bowls News in November 2004 where this is mentioned in the exact same detail that is used today. It may become necessary to penalize those that justdon’t think the rules apply to them.

• During the recent bout of rainy weather,the Match Committee received enquiresfour or five days before the Championof Club Pairs Champions event wasdue to commence, enquiring whether ithad been called off. No State eventwould be abandoned before it was dueto commence because of the distancestravelled by the majority of competitorsand the arrangements with the venueClub, no decision would probably bemade until two days of the event hadpassed with NO play. So turn up whatever the weather is the directive.

• Catering arrangements for all State run

Issues to be clarified events (at all levels) is covered in theConditions of Play Item No. 8. This hasnot varied for a number of years, butstill players question whether they haveto pay. When entering these State controlled events, you accept theConditions of Play as set down by submitting an entry and we should notneed to continually advise players onthe day of their commitment.

• We have had a number of enquiriesfrom Clubs and players as to why theyare required to play their Champion-ships or Pennants at a certain time ofyear, and starting play at a specifiedtime of day, and can’t the State changethe schedule. The State MatchCommittee has not set down a specificplaying schedule for Club or Districtevents (including Pennants) for a num-ber of years, and our only requirementis that it fits into the NSW Calendar ofEvents and takes into account any recommendations contained in thatdocument. The only date set by theState is the closing date, when entriesfor the Playoff events must be receivedin the NSW Office. You should refer anyqueries regarding playing timetable toyour District for their attention.

Our Membership stands at 126 and 35 of those are new members inthe last couple of years.

Many of the new girls are already playing Pennants and Championships andhave taken on Committee positions.

Our Coach, Pam Smith, runs two coaching sessions a week –Wednesday’s 10.30am to 12 noon Saturday’s – Circuit Training 10.30am to 12 noon

followed by a Coffee/Chat bonding session that has been a phenomenal success.

The Club had a Membership Drive, distributing leaflets in the local areawhich attracted quite a few responses to come and give Bowls a go.

Our area, Port Stephens is a Blue Water Wonderland, a beautiful place for a bowling holiday. We have quite a few tournaments during the yearand we would welcome all to enter and enjoy. All interested parties contactPam Smith, also Match Committee Chairperson on 4984 1671.

We also welcome all visitors to enjoy a social game with us whilst holidaying in the area.

Our Bistro is a great place to have Coffee/Lunch or Dinner following Bowls.

For all enquiries — Soldiers Point Bowling Club118 Soldiers Point RoadSoldiers Point NSW 2317

Phone 4982 7173 • [email protected]: Pat Krestensen - Phone 49820801

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Soldiers Point WBC wonderful new bowlers (l to r): toprow – Janet Paton, Trish Horrocks, Mirrielle Morin, JeannetteMillington, Kerry Morrison, Helen Brown, Chris Pedder; second row – Mary Kelly, Margaret Crittenden, MarilyneAnderson, Judith Gibson; front – Coach Pamela Smith.

It is correct procedure to fill in everysquare on the scorecard. It is incor-rect to leave a blank space when ateam does not score a shot. The spacewould be filled in with a – (dash) andthe score from the previous end car-ried down. The team winning the endwould complete the end by recordingthe number of shots scored, in theappropriate column and then addingthis number of shots to the previoustotal shots scored and recording thisin the column for total shots scored.

A Tied End would be recorded foreach team by placing a dash in theshots scored column and the score carried down in the column for the totalshots scored. (End 5)

Unless conditions of play state other-wise the score would be recorded onthe scorecard with your own team onthe left side of the scorecard.

See Example

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CONCEDINGIn any Championship Event including

State Events at District Level and inPennants, a team can concede at anytime during the game. The umpires’ permission is not necessary. NSWWBAConditions of Play Item 12.

When it is decided to concede theteam which concedes does, in theory,give their opponents eight (nine intriples) shots per end, for each of theunplayed ends.

Examples below are for Fours (4’s)games and also for each team of a pennant side.

Example 1. With two ends to play, itis usually the team which is losing andhaving no chance of winning that concedes these two ends. When thisoccurs good sportsmanship decreesthat the game finishes with the scoresas they are, even though in theory, theteam which is ahead could claim 8shots per end. In a knockout match allthat is necessary is to find a winner.

Example 2. With two ends to play, ateam which is leading by 17 shots canconcede. The opponent may claim 8shots per end, but why would they. Theycannot win the game.

Example 3. PENNANT – A matchbetween Club Rose and Club Boronia.On rink 1 the game is finished and ClubRose won by 8 shots. On rink 2 ClubRose is ahead by one shot with one endto play. The Skip of the Club Rose onrink 2 wants to concede the last endbecause Club Boronia cannot win thematch. The skip of Club Boronia wantsto play the last end in the hope of

recording a team win. If Team Rose concedes under these circumstances,Club Boronia can and should claim theeight shots. The result of the Pennantmatch would then be an overall win forClub Rose by 1 shot and one team win.Club Boronia would have a side lossand one team win.

Pennant conditions of play SCORINGAT ALL LEVELS indicates the number ofpoints awarded to each side.

Example 4. Pennant – Club Rose isagain playing Club Boronia. On rink 1Club Rose has won by 2 shots. On rink2 Club Boronia is ahead by 10 shotswith one end to play. Club Rose cannotwin either rink or the game (the mostthey can score is another 8 shots) and so they decide to concede the lastend.

The result of the match is – a sidewin to Club Boronia plus two team wins.

NOTE: It should be remembered inPennants in determining section winners that:

Pennant conditions of play indicatethat –

(A) The side with the highest numberof points shall be the winner.

(B) If points are equal, the side withthe greatest margin of Nett shotsbe the winner (Total shot for,minus total shot against equalNett shots.)

Therefore the difference between winning the section could be by oneshot and so it is very important that allends are played to determine shots forand against to determine the winner of asection at the end of sectional play.

Keeping a Scorecard

Ends Team Total Team TotalA B

1 1 1 - -

2 - 1 2 2

3 - 1 3 5

4 2 3 - 5

5 - 3 - 5

6 1 4 - 5

7 2 6 - 5

8 - 6 3 8

Total 6 8

I’ll think I’ll pack my bowls away andfind some other game to play.

I’ll take up draughts or dominoes – it’stragic how my poor bowl goes.

When my ends are short, I play themlong. My fingers make my grip all wrong.

When ends are long, I’m never up. My“follow through” has gone to pot.

“Please take the grass,” my skip will sayin her truly great sarcastic way.

But then she explodes and blows hertop – my skinny bowl takes out the shot.

The Captain cries “Come around theback, I want one here behind the jack.”

Insead of that my bowl arrives, rightdead in front to stop her drives.

“We’re holding ‘four’, just draw another,I’d rather you be short than over.”

But, oh my goodness! What have Idone? I’ve put them in to give them “one”.

The game frustrates me, drives memad, I never thought I’d play so bad.

The greens too fast, the greens tooslow, just what to do, I do not know.

I think I’ve had bowls or the season, Ijust can’t understand the reason.

I’ve hardly drawn a shot as yet, themore I try, the worse I get, But ...

Bowls is a funny game, they say my lastgood shot has won the day.

A bit of a wobble and couple of wicks, Itook their shot bowl out for six!

So! See you at the green tomorrow.

The Bowler’s Lament Betty Webb

Test your Knowledge

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Q1. In a team game, the skips toss andTeam A won the toss, and decided to play last. The Leads misunder-stood the Skips instructions and Lead A delivered the jack and eachlead then played their first bowl,before the Skips notice that the mistake had been made. Whatshould be done?

Q2. In a pairs tournament to be played,two games a day, a player arrived toplay with only two bowls in her bag.She sends home for her other twobowls and starts to play the gamewith a borrowed set. Her own bowlsarrive after two ends have beenplayed.

1. Having started the game with aborrowed set of bowls, can shechange bowls to use her own setfor the rest of the game?

2. Can she change to her own bowlsfor trial ends if they arrive duringthe playing of trial ends?

3. Can she use two bowls of her own and two borrowed bowls from another set during the game?

4. Can she use her own bowls tocomplete the game if play is abandoned for the day and completed on another day?

Q3. In a team playing on a ditch rink, theThird having played her first bowl,wanders sideways into the area of thegreen between the side boundary ofthe rink of play and the ditch to seewhere her bowl has come to rest.

1. May the player do this?

2. May the Umpire take any actionhaving observed the player leavingthe rink of play and is there anypenalty should the player continueto break this law?

• • •A1. No action should be taken. If after a

bowl has been played by each team,a player notices that the wrong teamhas delivered the jack, play in that end should continue in that order.Law 22.6

A2. 1. No. She must complete the gamewith the borrowed bowls. Law47.3.1

2. Yes. Each player can use any combination of bowls taken fromdifferent sets of bowls. Each playershould not use more than thenumber of bowls being used during the game. Law 18.1.4

3. No. In all games each playershould play with the appropriatenumber of bowls from the sameset. Law 8.1.9

4. Yes. If a game has been stoppedas described in Law 50 is continued on another day a playercan use a different set of bowls tothe set they used during the gamethat was stopped. Law 47.3.2

A3. 1. No. ‘If the rink of play is an outsiderink (see Law 5.6) a player shouldneither go into nor walk along thesection of the green that liesbetween the outside boundary ofthe rink and the side ditch while anopponent is about to deliver or isactually delivering a bowl.’ Law36.2.3

2. Yes to both. If the Umpire, eitherby their own observation or anappeal by one of the skips oropponents in Singles decides thatthe player in possession of the rinkis being interfered with, annoyed ordistracted in any way by theiropponents the following lawswould apply.

The first time this happens theUmpire should:

35.3.1.1 Warn the offending player,while the skip is present; and

35.3.1.2 Tell the Manager or theCoach, if they are present, that theplayer has received a warning.Then —35.3.2 On each occasion after thisthe Umpire should have the bowllast played by the offending playeror team declared dead, if that bowlhas disturbed the head, the opponent should choose whetherto:35.3.2.1 replace the head35.3.2.2 leave the head as alteredor35.3.2.3 declare the end dead.

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WIND Friend or FoeKathryn Chatillon, Elizabeth McFarland [email protected] Report

At this time of year NSW bowlerswill not only be competingagainst others but also against

the elements of cold, rain and windyweather.

When competing under these condi-tions it would be easy to stay in thecomfort of indoors where it is nice andwarm, instead of facing the elements.

Windy conditions can be very unpleasant to bowl in, but like most outdoor sports, to achieve, players needto learn to overcome their attitude towards the elements. How many timeshave you heard a fellow bowler say“they hate bowling in the wind”?Immediately there is a negative thoughtthat produces a psychological weaknessin your game.

What can you do to overcome thisnegativity? Develop strategies that boosta more positive approach that helps youto cope with windy conditions. Acceptthat you can’t change the weather butyou can improve your game to betterhandle the conditions.

Don’t be just a fair weather bowler.Get out there in similar conditions asoften as you can and practice and morepractice until you become the master,not the wind. Practicing in like conditions will give you the confidenceto play knowing you can handle thechallenge.

During practice is when the condi-tions observe how your bowl handles insuch conditions, how does the bowl behave when there is a cross wind asopposed to a head or tail wind.

A good standard practice grid is torollup without the jack, watching thecourse of the bowl and the way in whichthe bowl’s line or path is affected, constantly making a mental note of theoutcome. Always give equal practice toboth the forehand and backhand, at thesame time take note also how the condition of the green affects the outcome. Is it holding, slowing the bowlor giving the bowl that extra force whendelivered. When the wind is continuallychanging direction and speed, practicehelps you build confidence in the shotyou have chosen.

Train yourself through experience, thesupervision of a coach and by talking toothers about the venue your competingat. Gather information about the greenand how the various wind directions affects play. Take note how the buildingstructures, fences, bushes etc. causesthe wing to tunnell, or change direction.

Be aware of the weight that you use.The faster the speed of the green andthe stronger the wind, the harder it is toexercise weight control. If you areachieving your best results on one particular side or hand don’t change iteven if it appears to be the wrong hand.Don’t be afraid to have confidence inyour decision and don’t be swayed bythe results of others on the green.

During practice time engage the helpof a coach, one who can observe, videoyour performance and offer expert advice as to the best play for such acondition.

With constant good practice you willgain the confidence to make “the windyour friend’, use it to your advantageand achieve that shot, and enjoy bowlsall year round.

Look for wind indica-tors at ground level.Flags on a pole metersinto the air will often

indicate the general direction ofthe wind but down on the

green can be a very different situation.Look at the corner flags of the green, orthe movement of clothing – this will tellyou what is happening at the head.Feeling the wind’s force and direction onyour body is another indicator.

Gathering of simple information andexperiencing similar conditions canchange the whole complex of thematch, because you as a player havetaken the time to gain knowledge aboutyour game and how conditions influenceyour game.

On windy days you can only controlyour level of focus, delivery and the lineof delivery. Once the bowl leaves yourhand there is nothing more you can doas the force of the wind takes over.

The angle of delivery changes inwindy conditions. When the wind is

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Wind is blowing Left to Right

When delivering a bowl on the lefthand the angle will be narrower as yourbowl is pushed out, you will need to adjust your aiming line.

The reverse occurs when the wind isblowing from left to right.

August5 – New Lambton, Opening of New

Club Building & 2 SyntheticGreens

19 – St Georges Basin, 50th Birthday

29 – Merrylands, 60th Birthday andPresident’s Day

September10 – Turramurra, President’s Day

24 – Hunters Hill, President’s Day and 25th Birthday

25 – Morrisset, 50th Birthday

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Bowl for Others Report


The Bowl For Others Annual General Meeting willbe held, on Friday, July 19, on Floor 7, 309 Pitt

Street, Sydney, at 10:30am. Nominations for positions on the Bowl for Others committee

have been received from the following – President MerleMcCarthy, Secretary Gladys Barnes, Treasurer Edna Arnold, committee Jess Balk, Beryl Harmer, Margaret Fortell.

The annual luncheon for the presentation of philanthropiccheques has been booked at the Masonic club, 169Castlereagh St, Sydney for Friday, August 30, 2013. The costof the lunch, charged by the Masonic club, is $49 and payment is required by August 9. Please advise PresidentMerle, 9713 9229 or Secretary Gladys 9799 1052, if you areable to attend.

We wish to advise that a new stock of Bowl for Othersbadges has been received and the cost to purchase is $5.

We wish to acknowledge recent donations and those clubsare thanked for their support, which is very much appreciated – St Georges Basin Country Club, Avoca Beach *(Wrong biases), West Pennant Hills, Davistown RSL, Hexham, The Entrance and Denham.

As previously advised receipts will only be sent out formonies received as a donation, to save costs unless a receiptis requested when forwarding subscription monies. When adonation is added, please list both amounts. We thank ClubSecretaries and Country Vice Presidents for giving their time tocollect on our behalf.

Gladys Barnes, Hon. Sec.

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After 9 straight days of rain, thesun finally shone through to markthe opening day of the NSW and

Queensland Under 18 Test Seriesplayed at Taren Point Bowling Club.

With fresh faces mixed with someexperienced state juniors from both sidesthe stage was set for a great series.

NSW jumped out of the gates earlyand never looked back on the openingmorning with Ellen Ryan winning heropening singles match 21-4, DylanSkinner closely followed in his singlesmatch recording a 21-15 victory. Thefours battles were both very close knitaffairs with NSW gaining the upper handtowards the end in both. In the Boys,Corey Wedlock played a match winninglast bowl to claim a one shot victory.

After a break, the second half of theFirst Test was to be played and QLDwere determined not to let NSW continueon from the morning games. The NSWboys triples had other ideas and went onto record a strong 27-10 victory. Theother match-ups were neck and neck allthe way with many lead changes through-out. NSW grabbed late leads and held onin both the Boys Pairs and Girls Triples. Inthe Girls Pairs the QLD pair lead by 3heading into the last end before a brilliantdisplay of draw bowls from the NSW duoof Dawn Hayman and Lauren Shaw sawthem pick up a 4 and the match 20-19.

A new day and the start of the SecondTest saw Queensland come out as deter-mined as ever to stop NSW from wrap-ping up the series. Queensland started

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strong but the NSW side built on themomentum from the First test, claimingsolid wins in both Singles encounterscourtesy of Luke Jones and Ellen Ryan,Jamie-Lee Worsnop then guided herFours side to a 17-14 win before theBoys Fours held on for a crucial draw.

Queensland needed to win all thegames in the second session to stopNSW from claiming the series before thethird test and they started off in the perfect way, jumping out to a lead in allmatches. With Queensland claiming bothpairs matches the triples matches woulddecide the Second Test. NSW fought allthe way and claimed a 5 shot win in theGirls and a nail biting 1 shot victory in theBoys. These victories ensured NSWwould secure both series still with a Testto play.

With NSW having already claimed theseries the Third Test was all aboutpride between the two ‘State ofOrigin’ counterparts. The NSWBoys and Girls didn’t hold anythingback and fought from start to finishclaiming all the boys matches and 3out of 4 girls matches withQueensland claiming the GirlsSingles 21-11.

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NSW Boys SideGreg Jeans (Glenbrook)Anthony McKenna (Tathra Beach)Dylan Skinner (Mount Lewis)Luke Jones (Evans Head)Corey Wedlock (Urunga)

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Some ninety-eight ladies vied for theposition of State Champion of ClubChampions. The format was two gameseach day with the Quarter and Semi Finalsbeing played on Wednesday and the Finalon Thursday morning.

In the earlier matches NSWWBA MatchCommittee member Robyn Lewis officiated and welcomed players to Warilla,while Match Chairperson Pam Hockingswelcomed ladies to Oak Flats and thankedPresident Janet Pettit for the use of theclub, and congratulated players on qualifying for the State Champion of ClubChampions.

Each day’s results were available on theState website and here are the resultsfrom the Quarter finals to the final:

Natasha Van Eldik (Raymond Terrace)defeated Heidi Mungoven (East Maitland)25-20;

Deby Brien (St Marys RSL) defeatedJoanne McKennal (Dundas Sports) 25-15;

Katrina Wright (Sutherland) defeatedJennifer Roberts (Lake Cathie) 25-15;

Claire (Duke) Turley (Cabramatta)defeated Laraine Mazurek (Forster) 25-14;

Judy King (Everglades) defeated CarolOwen (Westport) 25-15;

Leisa Parsons (Telarah) defeatedGlenda Daal (Adaminiby) 25-23;

Sharyn Renshaw (St Johns Park)defeated Pat Burdie (Corrimal) 25-15;

Metua Teinaki (Ashfield) defeated SusanO’Neill (Maitland City) 25-8.

The next day saw Natasha win againstDeby Brien 25-15, a really good match,Katrina Wright was successful over ClaireTurley 25-22, Judy King (Everglades) won25-12 against Leisa Parsons (Telarah),Sharyn Renshaw (St Johns Park) won 25-12 against Metua Teinaki (Ashfield).

The semi finals saw Natasha Van Eldikdefeat Katrina Wright 25-24, while SharynRenshaw won against Judy King 25-13.These matches were really crowd pleasersand in the first game with Katrina andNatasha it was not sure who would win.

The finals played on Thursday startedwith a dull day but the sun came out andmade it really pleasing. Sharyn Renshawhad supporters from St Johns Park whileNatasha thought her mother would not beable to come as it was her tennis day. TheOak Flats ladies decided they would be“her rent a crowd” but surprisinglyNatasha’s mother was a spectator at thegame. Chairman of Match, Pam Hockingsmarked the match.

Sharyn won the toss but Natasha started off with 2 shots. It seemed as if itwould be a close game which either ladycould win. Sharyn was drawing very wellbut Natasha was going even better.Unfortunately for Sharyn she bumped oneof Natasha’s bowls up and the score was7-2, then 8-4 and 9-4. It was the game ofdrawing bowls with Sharyn drawing awayto bring the score to 9-9 and there shestayed for a while. Natasha had a driveand put the jack in the ditch to score twoshots 11-9. Then Natasha held three shotsto be 14-9. Next end Natasha stretchedthe end out by keeping the mat back andthe jack on the “T”. Natasha was 15-9 andthen she outdrew Sharyn to be 16-9. ThenSharyn outdrew Natasha to go 12-16down. Natasha drew 4 shots to go 20-12,21-12, 23-15. Then Natasha put the jackin the ditch for one shot 24-15. Sharynhad a run and saved 1 shot but Natashahad been holding 3 shots which broughtthe score to 25-15. It was a good game towatch as each knew their opponents skilland were aware that there could be achange at any time in the game.

At the presentation following the gamepresent were Kevin Granger Chairman ofthe Board, George Cowling, Don Ryman,CEO Mat O’Hara and President IllawarraDistrict Thelma Lever. Director PamHockings thanked Oak Flats for theirsponsorship of the game which Oak Flatswere happy to continue in 2014. Pammentioned that Natasha had been chosenin the Australian squad to play in the 8Nations Games prior to the Common-

wealth Games. Director Pam made presentations to the directors, to theumpire, Julie Lacey (Shell Harbour), JanetPettit (President Oak Flats), Thelma Lever(Illawarra District President) and explainedhow the trophy came about.

Commenced in 1931-32 it was firstwon by Mrs. S. Page (Sydney LadiesClub). A Perpetual Trophy for this eventwas presented in 1984 by Hunt and Hunt,the Association solicitors in memory of MrBob Hunt, the first solicitor to theAssociation and consists of two rosebowls. The large silver one is kept in thetrophy cabinet at Headquarters and hasthe winner’s name engraved each year.The crystal bowl is retained by the winner.The first recipient of the Trophy was Mrs.C. Philp (North Haven). Here are a fewother winners —Jan Layton 1993 and2002, Meg McClure 1997, Dorothy Roche1992, Glen Yeaman Hornsby 1999,Sharyn Renshaw 2003 (Sharyn did notbelieve she had ever won before), MariaRigby 2005, Karen Murphy 2001, 2007,2008, 2012, Claire Duke (Turley) 2009,Leone Barnett 2010, Jan Agar 2011,Natasha Van Eldik 2013. Apologies to anyladies not mentioned.

Natasha thanked the many people whohelped make this a successful event, her“rent a crowd,” her mother for being thereand her opponent Sharyn who had helpedNatasha when she was in the Juniors.

2013 Champion of Club Champions Singles winner Natasha Van Eldik (Raymond Terrace)

Singles

The 2013 Champion of Club Champion Pairs was once again sponsored by and held atWarilla Bowling Club from July 1-4.


Eighty eight teams entered the cham-pionship which consisted of two gamesof 18 ends per day with the final beingplayed on Thursday. July 4th. The playerscame from as far afield as Inverell,Dubbo, Port Macquarie, Woolgoolga,Adaminaby and Milton/Ulladulla.

After the previous week of rain, rainand more rain, the weather was very kindwith bright blue skies and warm weatherfor this time of the year.

The first two days of play saw somegreat bowls, some very close and somethat didn’t reflect the standard of play.

Wednesday morning saw the playdown to the quarter final – teams were:

Beryl Selems and Michelle Fellows(Camden) played Claire Turley and JulieKeegan (Cabramatta). Camden conceded on the 17th end andCabramatta won the game 16-25.

Tanya Ware and Carolyn Glen (KurriKurri) played Donna McGrath and DeniseHuender (Majellan). Kurri Kurri took andearly lead which they held throughout thegame to win 22-11.

Leigh Wagstaff and Kim Suckey(Dapto) played Dilys Kindleysides andUrsula Killow (Northmead). Dapto provedtoo good on the day and won the game21-8.

Cheryl Field and Marion Crump(Cessnock City) played Kerry Farrell andBetty Herbertson (Merrylands). CessnockCity held the lead to the 10th end butMerrylands started to pulled away andwon the game 17-8.

By the end of play, players,spectators and officials werestarting to feel a little sun burntand were glad to go in for lunchand a drink.

Out again in the afternoon forthe semi final.

The first semi final sawCabramatta play Kurri Kurri wherefor the first 14 ends each teamtook turns in holding shot. The8th end saw the teams 7all. KurriKurri holding 11-9 on the 12thend, then Cabramatta surgedaway to take the game 22-11.

In the second semi finalMerrylands played Dapto where

Match Pam Hockings congratulated the winners and runners-up on a greatgame. She then welcomed specialguests NSWWBA Past President JewelBuchanan, Chairman of Warilla SteveFeeney and Vice Chairman Robert Tynan.

Pam went on to thank Warilla LadyPresident Betty Anderson and her ladiesfor looking after the players and officialsso well, for all the wonderful food and alltheir hard work during the week.

Pam then asked Warilla ChairmanSteve to have a few words and presentthe runners-up and winners with theirprize money and certificates. Steve congratulated the players and told theMatch Committee he looked forward toseeing them back again next year.

Pam then asked Lady President Betty to pin the badges on thewinners.

NSWWBA Past PresidentJewel then presented the “JewelBuchanan” Trophy. Jewel gave aspeech about how the trophycame about and how she worriedwhether the concept of aChampion of Club ChampionPairs would take on, and she waspleased to see so many entries forthe event.

Jewel then told the players thatthey were now eligible to enter theNational Champion of Championsevent which is to be played inSouth Australia (Ascot Park) fromOctober 11-13, 2013.

Winners of the 2013 Champion of Club Champions Pairs: B. Herbertson, K. Farrell (Merrylands)with NSWWBA Past President Jewel Buchanan.

again the teams had a very close gameto the 12th end, Merrylands thennotched up play and won 18-12.

The final started in bright sunnyweather though a cold breeze kept thetemperature down. Match Committeemember Robyn Lewis scored for thegame. This was a very closely contestedgame with neither Merrylands norCabramatta able to win right up to thelast bowl. The scores were even on the11th end at 11 all and 16 all on the 16thend but Kerry and Betty (Merrylands) justmanaged to keep one or two shotsahead of Julie and Claire (Cabramatta), towin the game 20-16.

The presentations took place afterlunch and Director and Chairman of

Runners-up: J. Keegan, C. Turley (Cabramatta)

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Australia’s march towards the2014 Glasgow CommonwealthGames took a further step for-

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The para-bowls disciplines are a newaddition to the Commonwealth Gamesformat, with the athletes with a disabilitytriples and vision-impaired pairs eachcompeting for a full medal at the eventnext year, in addition to the eight able-bodied medallions on offer for the sport.

Earning selection in the persons with adisability trial squad are four Victorians,three New South Welshmen, three SouthAustralians and two Queensland representatives, ranging in physical disability classification from B5 to B8.

Following their 2013 Multi-DisabilityNational Championships singles victoriesin Brisbane, Queensland's Tony Bonnell,from Pine Rivers, and Brighton's WendyOdgers have earnt inclusion in thesquad; as did a trio of other Victoriansafter claiming the overall trophy for thetop state at the event.

In the next stage of the selection process to identify the best three candidates to represent the nation at thesport's pinnacle event, the 12-membersquad took part in a national selectioncamp in Melbourne in July, where three

were selected to travel to Wales andScotland in August to compete in theEight Nation Commonwealth GamesInvitational event, alongside theAustralian Jackaroos.

As a result of the influx of responsesBowls Australia received from the call to arms it recently issued seeking expressions of interest from eligiblebowlers with a disability looking to compete at the Commonwealth Games,Australian Coach Steve Glasson OAMand the national selection panel in conjunction with Australian Athletes witha Disability (AAWD) state organisationswill also embark on a state-by-state talent identification program later in theyear to canvass any potential representa-tives who may be suited to don thegreen and gold uniform in the contrastingGlasgow conditions.

"This is an initial selection for candi-dates to possibly represent Australia inthe UK in August and potentiallyGlasgow in 2014," National Coach SteveGlasson OAM said of the announcement.

"This tour will provide three candi-dates with a chance to further press theircase for selection or cement their chancefor selection to Commonwealth Games.

"The motivation for the state wide talent identification program is becausewe don't know how people are going toadapt to Glasgow or Glasgow-mirrored

conditions, because they are totally foreign to us, which is why we are keep-ing the door somewhat open.

"The criteria that we took into accountfor the 12 trial squad members werethings like performances at Nationals;previous results in competition;demeanour, body language and attitudeand technique for heavy green play."

An announcement on the selection ofthe Jackaroos players to compete inWales and Scotland will take place at theconclusion of their competitive trainingcamp at Maribyrnong Bowls Club in Julyalong with the confirmation of the finalthree athletes with a disability to travel tothe UK, while the vision-impaired bowlersattending the tour were finalised aftertheir camp in June.

Australian Para-BowlsCommonwealth Games Trial Squad

NAME / STATE / CLASSIFICATIONAnthony Bonnell (QLD) B6Carolyn Nelson (NSW) B6James Reynolds (NSW) B7Tim Slater (VIC) B7Clive Williams (QLD) B7Barry Charity (SA) B7Joshua Thornton NSW) B8Joshua Barry (VIC) B8Wendy Odgers (VIC) B5Liam Buckley (SA) B6Darryl Willson (SA) B6Alison Meakin (VIC) B7

The world’s top two nationa, theAustralian Jackaroos and New

Zealand Black Jacks, will clash inTraralgon next year after the citysecured the rights to host lawnbowls' biggest international rivalry,the 2014 Trans Tasman.

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from both sides of the ditch, includingworld champions and CommonwealthGames gold medallists, will wage war onthe greens of the Victorian city, situatedin the Latrobe Valley of the Gippslandregion, over three-days for the annualtest series – held at the Traralgon BowlsClub from March 18 - 20, 2014.

Over 60 of the sport's premier players,comprising of Under-18, Development -which includes three under-25 and twoover-age players, and the Senior teamwill continue lawn bowls fiercest contest.

While this announcement cements thelocation for next year's international affairagainst old enemy New Zealand, the twocountries are poised to meet on thegreen much sooner, at the Eight NationCommonwealth Games Invitational eventin Glasgow from August 26 toSeptember 1, with the National SelectionPanel confirming the selection of theAustralian contingent in July.

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Commonwealth Games Selection for Scotland


The question of who will repre-sent the green and gold at the2014 Commonwealth Games

in Glasgow next year may havebeen answered after the recentannouncement of the Australianteam to contest the 8-nationsevent in Glasgow from August 26-30 — or has it?

Nineteen Australian bowlers will travelto the UK in just over six weeks for thetraditional host city lead-up to theCommonwealth Games. The team of 19includes a strong blend of experienceand youthful exuberance in the 13person Jackaroos touring team as wellas two of the country’s most talentedand aspiring bowlers with a visionimpairment, accompanied by two directors, and four Para-Sport bowlers,who will compete at the same event inAugust and at the CommonwealthGames next year.

National Coach Steve Glassonemphasises those given a boardingpass for the flight to Scotland havereceived one based on their ability toperform in the conditions expected butnothing is assured in terms of Gamesselection.

Led by team vice-captains, World No

2 Karen Murphy and InternationalBowler of the Year Aron Sherriff, theteam for the 8-nations event boasts nineWorld Champions and twoCommonwealth Games Gold Medallistsand collectively have representedAustralia on over 1700 occasions.

The 8-nations Jackaroos teamincludes Mark Casey (NSW), KelseyCottrell (NSW), Karen Murphy (NSW),Matthew Flapper (VIC), Carla Odgers(VIC), Barrie Lester (VIC), Rebecca VanAsch (Quail) (TAS), Nathan Rice (QLD),Claire Turley (Duke) (NSW), WayneRuediger (SA), Aron Sherriff (NSW),Natasha Van Eldik (NSW) and BrettWilkie (QLD).

Two players, Casey and Murphy haveexperienced the pinnacle of winningCommonwealth Games gold while theyboth join Cottrell, Van Asch, Turley,Ruediger, Sherriff, Van Eldik and Wilkieas World Champions from the last twoevents in 2008 in Christchurch, and2012 in Adelaide.

The prestigious 8-nations event,which kicks off on August 26, will be atthe Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Club inGlasgow, the host venue of bowls at the2014 Commonwealth Games.

The Australian Jackaroos will arrive in

Scotland having won five gold and twosilver medals at the most recent WorldChampionships in Adelaide lastDecember in the most dominant displayin the history of the event, but Glassonis quick to state that this event is a vastly different scenario.

“Conditions in Adelaide were quickand fast and suited our game very wellbut now we travel into foreign territoryand much slower greens so we need tobe prepared for very different conditions.

“Naturally those selected have beenselected on merit and displayed an ability to adapt to the tricky conditionswe expect in Scotland which augers wellfor them in terms of making the Gamesteam but by no means does it indicate awalk-up start to the biggest ticket intown which is a place in the Australianteam for the Games,” Glasson said.

“We have undertaken a robust training regime over the past couple ofmonths including replicating Glasgow-like conditions at the Maribyrnong ParkBowls Club in Melbourne to ensure we were ready to select the most competitive and suitable combination ofbowlers to play against the best nationsin world bowls,” Glasson said.

“We won’t be taking any other country lightly which is why we havespent considerable time to prepare oursquad accordingly.

Australia will join New Zealand,England, South Africa, Malaysia, Canadaand two teams from host nationScotland in the 8-nation event.

The national selection panel in consultation with Australian BlindBowlers Association (ABBA) NationalCoach Graeme Clements, andAustralian Athletes with a DisabilityCoach Jan Palazzi have named twoplayers, Marian Morrison and Tony Scottin the Bowlers with a Vision Impairmentmixed pairs team while Joshua Barry,Anthony Bonnell, Barry Charity and TimSlater have been named to representAustralia in the Para-Sport triples competition in Glasgow.

Both of these two categories willcompete for full medals at theCommonwealth Games in July 2014.

Aussies for 8 nations event

Meet Chris WallaceNew CDO — Sydney Metro

Chris Wallace is currently the VicePresident of The Hills Club and

has previously held a number ofroles at IBM, his latest as the GlobalFinancing Accounting Manager.

With a Bachelor of Economics(Accounting) to his name, Chris is wellplaced to assist the clubs within his portfolio.

Chris commenced in this role on June17 and I hope you will join me in welcoming Chris to the BA / RNSWBA /NSWWBA team.

Photo courtesy of Bowls Australia

Presidents Days


GREENLEES PARK had a veryhappy President’s and Officer’s Day onJune 13, when President Helen Burtoncompleted her second, three year termas President. All members hold Helen inhigh esteem and Helen always givesencouragement and advice to newbowlers, as well as guidance to committee members.

President Helen welcomed the then,NSWWBA State Director Robyn Procterand Macquarie District President EdnaArnold and Macquarie District VicePresident Evelyn Redaelli to celebratethis day. Helen’s husband, Alan was alsopresent with the Greenlees Park Men’steam together with representatives fromseveral other women’s bowling clubs.Doss Lothian, Patron also attended.Doss donates hand towels and otheritems to assist the club and her generosity is very much appreciated.

The table colour scheme was yellowwith a white cyclamen being the tableprize.

President Lyn Allport thanked PresidentDeirdre for her hard work and dedicationas President, and presented her with agift from the members.

After many speeches and toastsrecognising those who have supportedthe club, a delicious cake, decoratedwith the club badge, was cut and eachattendee received a piece as well as thegift of a penny for tossing in a hand crocheted holder.

MACQUARIE DISTRICT celebratedDistrict President’s Edna Arnold’sPresidents Day at her club RydalmereCentral on a delightful sunny day inJune, 2013.

President Edna welcomed her veryspecial gusts from Macquarie District,Vice Presidents Fay Langdon, EvelynRedaelli, Secretary Fay Laney, TreasurerBarbara Peddell and Match ChairmanMargaret Horne. Also warmly welcomedwere Northern Suburbs District BarbaraHazeltine and Secretary Rowena Coode,Mitchell District Toni Pollock and BeverlyMitchell, State Regional 16 representa-tive Pam Andrich, President LyleLancett, Director Wayne Hooper andcoach Bob Smith from the Men’s club.Members from Rydalmere and 9 visiting

President Helen thanked her committee for their support and assistance during her term of officeand also thanked members andguests for attending and makingher day so enjoyable.

MATRAVILLE RSL celebratedits 50th Anniversary on June 11,2013. It was a fine day and theclub was very nicely decorated inblue and gold.

Among those attending wereNSW WBA Representative, DirectorSue O’Keefe along with EasternSuburbs District PresidentRosemary Lingarde, as well as allmembers past and present, andtwo Life Members Marie Hurworthand Noreen Carr, all of whomenjoyed the day.

The cake was cut by PresidentPat Moore and the club’s LifeMembers Marie and Noreen.

June 6, 2013 was official President’sDay for the NORTH HAVEN Women’sBowling Club. This is the day when weacknowledge the time and effort givento the club by the President, DeirdreJohnston.

State President, Patricia Reynolds,was in attendance together withHastings Haven District President,Maureen Bradford, Region 2 representa-tive Carole Graham and distinguishedguests from District and other clubs.Also in attendance were club Patrons,Joan McLaren and Marj Whalley, andLife members Josie Bauder and BettyPatterson, as well as visiting teams andclub members.

The day opened with a guard of honour to welcome the State Presidentand morning tea followed. The socialcommittee ladies had decorated theroom beautifully in pink and purple, withcolourful fresh flower arrangements andplace mats featuring photos of past andpresent members. This was followed bya game of bowls played in lovely sunnyweather before we came in to a deli-cious cooked lunch.

State President Patricia updated uswith the latest news before undertakingthe happy duty of presenting a gift toPresident Deirdre and merit pins to BettyAnn Roach, Irene Love, Vice PresidentLorraine Winner and Kath Minns. Vice

L to r: NSWWBA Director Robyn Procter,Greenlees Park President Helen Burton,Macquarie District President Edna Arnold.

L to r: NSWWBA President Patricia Reynolds,North Haven President D. Johnston, HastingsHaven District President Maureen Bradford.

A “spider” was held and $125 wasraised for Vision Australia at Enfield. A friendly game was then played until12:15pm when nibbles and sherry wereserved.

Merit Pins were presented by DirectorRobyn to Pat Stewart, Chair of Match,Denva Barber, General Committee, RosaCaccavo, Chair of Social and DeanneCooper, Social Committee, in appreciation of the good work carriedout by them. �


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honoured to welcome District PresidentEdna Arnold accompanied by DistrictTreasurer Barbara Peddell.

During morning tea President Evelynwelcomed her official guests and visi-tors. The function room looked stunningin pink and burgundy and was a creditto the members of the social committee.

Following morning tea a friendlygame of bowls was the order of the day.District President Edna, District TreasurerBarbara and Club President Evelyn cutthe beautifully decorated cake whichmatched the theme of the room.

President Evelyn thanked everyonefor attending and for all their efforts inmaking her day so special. A wonderfulday was had by all.

At SOUTH CRONULLA 85 guestshelped President Fay Betts celebrate herspecial day on Tuesday May 14, 2013.President Fay welcomed NSWWBADirector Beryl Watson, Sutherland ShireDistrict WBA President Ilsa Deuschleand Club Patron Joan Robertsontogether with members of her family, representatives of South Cronulla Men’sBowling Club and Presidents from sisterclubs in the Sutherland Shire.

The Club was beautifully decorated ina pale turquoise, apricot and creamtheme and clusters of balloons on eachtable added a festive touch.

After morning tea a game of bowlswas enjoyed in perfect weather and thenmembers and guests sat down to a delicious luncheon. Director Beryl spokeabout the role of NSWWBA and relaxedeveryone with her easy manner andsense of humour.

Director Beryl, assisted by PresidentFay, then presented merit badges to thevery happy recipients – J. Roberts,

Left to right: NSWWBA Director Beryl Watsonand South Cronulla President Faye Watts.

Left to right: Sutherland Shire District PresidentIlse Deuschle, Sylvania Club President KayMakin, NSWWBA Director Beryl Watson.

A. Webb, T. Nagy, J. Stephen and B. Compton. Speeches were brief butno less sincere and after prizes were presented for winning rinks and luckydoor, a most successful day concludedwith a rousing rendition of the NationalAnthem.

SYLVANIA Women’s Bowling Clubcelebrated its Presidents Day on April23rd, 2013. The club’s President, KayMakin welcomed the official guests,NSWWBA Director, Mrs Beryl Watson,Mrs Ilse Deuschle, Sutherland ShireDistrict President and Mr Don Crotty,President Sylvania Bowling Club.

The Club room looked a picture, decorated with blue and white posies,

TERRIGAL Women’s Bowling Clubcelebrated President Pam Ison’s specialday on April 16, 2013.

A guard of honour welcomed specialguests to the Club, including NSWWBADirector Pam Andrich, Central CoastDistrict President, Pat Frewin, accompa-nied by Central Coast District Secretary,Diane Elsom. Pam’s family, some fromWestern Australia, were also in attendance along with special guestsincluding Club Patron, Life Membersand representatives from Club Terrigal.

After morning tea, the sun began toshine enabling all present to enjoy afriendly game of bowls with the officialteam adjourning for drinks prior to lunch.

The Social Committee, headed byMo Costar, must be congratulated fordoing such a beautiful job in decoratingthe Club with a beach theme includingaqua, apricot and mauve balloons withshells interspersed on the tables foradded decoration.

Vice President and Toastmistress,Dianne Fernance, chaired the proceed-ings with toasts made to those beinghonoured, while all guests enjoyed thedelicious luncheon. State Director Pamand District President Pat joined theguest of honour, President Pam, in the

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Left to right: NSWWBA Director Pam Andrich,Terrigal President Pam Ison, Central CoastDistrict President Pat Frewin.

and flowers. After a delicious morningtea, a game of bowls was enjoyed.

On returning to the Club room toasts were made to NSWWBA andSutherland district, and the Club.

Roast lunch was served [and cooked]by some men members.

Beryl presented award pins to severaldeserving ladies. President Kay gavespecial thanks to members of her familyfor their attendance to help make theday so special. Thanks also to represen-tatives from other Clubs.

Kay was then called to cut the cake,and was joined by Beryl and Ilse.

All who attended and helped makethe day one that Kay will not forget werethanked, and the day concluded withthe singing of the National Anthem.

cutting of the cake which had beenmade by Vice President, Rose Bendalland decorated by Margaret McCreadiefrom Wamberal.

At the closing of the day, PresidentPam, thanked Toastmistress Dianne,special guests, family and members formaking her special day such a memo-rable one.


Life Member Edna Arnold (RydalmereCentral)

Life Member J. Hollingsworth (Ballina)

Ballina club member JoanHollingsworth has been awarded LifeMembership.

Joan’s achievement started when shejoined the Ballina WBC in 1994. Sincejoining she has worked on SocialCommittee, Match Committee andGeneral Committee. In 1996/97 shebecame Hon. Secretary and held thisposition on 6 different occasions, VicePresident for 2 years and then becamePresident for the following next 2 years.

Whilst in the position of Secretary andPresident Joan has also been Delegateto the District and RSL Sports CouncilDelegate. Joan had one year as VicePresident of the NRDWBA and 2 yearson the Social Committee of NRDWBA.

Joan is a National Umpire and regularly umpires at the Women’s Club,Men’s Club and any other club requiringan umpire for an event. She has competed in all Championships bothClub and District and has representedthe Club in Pennants for most years.

In this time Joan has won the MinorSingles, Major Singles and with a bighelp from her team, Major Fours andTriples.

� � � �Lithgow City recently bestowed Life

Membership on two of their Members —Shirley Addison and Irene Watkins.

Shirley joined Lithgow City in 1968, atrained soprano; she was soon involvedin organising and performing in the popular Christmas concerts till their disbandment in 2006.

Due to other commitments, Shirley’sbowling was mostly club and localevents. She was appointed PublicityOfficer 2003 and later Historian and wasproud to be made Club Patron in 2009.

Irene joined Lithgow City in 1973; shewas also a member of the concert party.A fine bowler, Irene has skipped District,Pennants and Club Championships overa long, period with great success, andhas held the position of President.

Both ladies continue to play and enjoytheir bowls and are wished good healthand good bowling for the future.

� � � �Members of Rydalmere Central

awarded Edna Arnold Life Membership atthe recent Annual General Meeting. Ednahas held the position of Treasurer,Secretary and President of the club andis currently Secretary/Treasurer. In 1999she was elected to the NSWWBA Inc.Journal Committee and in 2003 waselected Chairman/Editor, a position sheheld until 2009 when she retired.

Life Members (l to r): S. Addison, I. Watkins(Lithgow City)

Edna has now just completed herthree year term as Macquarie DistrictPresident. Two other positions she is currently carrying out are Treasurer forBowl for Others and Publicity/Editor forNSWWBA Past Presidents’ Association.Although no longer a competitive bowlerEdna does enjoy playing social bowlswith her friends.

Letter to the EditorHi Barbara

I was one of the lucky ones who went to the State Carnivalheld on the South Coast. It was a great success!

I took this photo at Gerringong Club, while you was relaxingon the first day ot the Carnival. Hope you didn’t mind. I titled it“Hard Work for State Officials”.

Congratulations on the State Carnival.Janice Mark, Publicity Officer

Region 8 South Coast District – Gerringong

Thank you. It’s good to hear thoughts about the Carnival. Iadmit to being tired. I had driven down the day before andattended the dinner that night. No drinking though, as I wasthe designated driver. I did have a great time, Gerringong wasone of many lovely clubs on the South Coast and everyonewas so welcoming.

Life Memberships

Barbara Hazeltine and John Zarb (Gerringong)

Metro v Country


Clarification ofSelection ProcessThe recent intoduction of the Metropolitan v Country

series seems to have stirred up some discussion regard-ing the selection of the 48 players, who will be partici-

pating in this inaugural event at Port Macquarie City BowlingClub on August 25-26, 2013.

The reasons for the introduction of this event, in this format,was to give consistent achievers at District and Regional level (inthe last 18 months), the opportunity to showcase their game at ahigher level and possibly be considered for selection in NSW rep-resentative sides in the future. No members of the 2013 Under18’s, Under 25’s, State Side or the 2012 Senior Interstate Sidewere considered eligible for selection in the 2013 Metro v Countryevent. The 2012 Senior Interstate Side is still the incumbent rep-resentatives, until the 2013 side is selected in late August 2013.

Because there were no candidates who put themselves forward for the position of State Selectors at the 2012 AGM thetask has fallen to the Board to act on recommendations to fill thepositions for any representative games in 2013. Selections thisyear have been based on results received in the NSW Office, ofevents at International, Australian, State, Regional and Districtlevel, and the final decisions for the Metro v Country sides weremade in early May. For notification to those players we had toawait their acknowledgement and agreement to participate beforeany announcement could be made. District or Regional resultsachieved after this date or received in NSW Office after this time,could obviously not be taken into account. As much as possiblethis selection has been carried out fairly and without bias.

Because State Selectors are given the opportunity to attendRegional playoffs and other significant games across the State,their base for selection is not purely reliant on submitted results,as is the case in the current situation, with only a recommenda-tion being made to the current Board members who already havenumerous other official duties as well to carry out.

As mentioned only 24 players from Metropolitan and 24 players from Country NSW were selected for the upcoming seriesand it would be appreciated by all members, that there wereother worthy candidates who fit the criteria as set down, andmissed out, but again only 24 for each side were required.

Any member who fits the criteria to nominate as a StateSelector is most welcome to put their name forward for the 2013AGM and become part of the NSWWBA Association in a moreeffective, active and constructive manner.

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Karen Murphy claimed her 6th Australian IndoorChampionships crown in 7 years against formerAustralian Commonwealth Games representative,51 year old Maria Rigby, at the Tweed HeadsBowls Club on August 1st, winning 10-4, 10-4 in ahighly entertaining finale to the championships.

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Dad was very pleased withme.

Soon, I was into serious tennis competi-

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until I was around 20 years and decidedto get married. I mention all of thisbecause I firmly believe that sportingskills definitely transfer across all sports,and if I ever think back on my bowlingcareer, tennis is somehow intertwinedwith it all.

I continued to play tennis after mov-ing into the Canterbury-Bankstown area,where I played No. 2 District representative to the wonderful localplayer, Gail Sherriff, and played A1 tennis in every available aspect with theSherriff family (father Ross Sherriff wasone of the most talented players to everdon a towelling hat), and I was fortunateenough to have tennis great, TonyRoche, as my mixed doubles partner fora couple of seasons. He was thenaround 18-19 years of age, and had justcome to the city from Tarcutta.

I was around 30-31 years of agewhen my husband, Lloyd, came up withthe following brilliant idea. “I’ve beenthinking we should take up a sport wecan both play into our later years, andI’ve been making some enquiries andam told that the Picnic Point BowlingClub has a lot of things going for it.”

To say that this idea was out of aclear blue sky is to underestimate itsshock value to me. Lloyd informed mewe would be going down to the club onthe following Saturday morning, with thekids (3 of them at that stage) in tow. Iwas quite horrified. Begrudgingly, I wentalong with the plan, happily knowing itwould be short-lived, and met up with agreat coach, Bill Prosser, from theRegents Park club, who then coachedat Picnic Point every Saturday. From thefirst moment I picked up his 5 inchheavyweight bowl and Bill told me the fundamentals of a smooth delivery, I’mafraid I was hooked, and Bill predictedfor me a bright future.

No doubt, you will find, that, as Ibegin to write down thoughts on lifeand bowls in general, it will most likelygrow to rival the length of “Gone Withthe Wind”, but better too much thannot enough, I guess. Because I wasmuch younger than they were, many ofthe bowlers with whom I played early onare, sadly, no longer with us, and I havetaken pains to ensure nobody will behurt in any way by my accounts ofbowls “back then”, and that’s an important measure.” As with Karen’sstory, I will begin at the very beginning.

I lived all of my earlier life in BexleyNorth with my parents and three siblings. My father was a very keen tennis player, and used to sometimestake me to White City grass courts onweekends, where he either played orwatched various, then Australian tennisgreats, many of them female – NancyBolton and Thelma Long come readily tomind. I was the only child in the familywho took any particular interest in sport,and I took to tennis at around age 11with untold enthusiasm. Holidays wouldsee me every day from sun-up to duskplaying tennis on the street with localboys, or else hitting up against a brickwall in the backyard, practising my volleys and imagining I was representingAustralia.

I had not actually played in any tenniscompetition when my Dad saw an ad inthe local paper asking for young girls tocome and try-out for inter-district teamsin the strong Illawarra District. He toldme he would be taking me on Sunday. Ibawled in anguish – “But Dad, my dressis dowdy, my racquet only has nylon gut(much frowned on), and I won’t knowanybody.” Nonetheless, off we went –the 472 bus to the end of Harrow Road,and a hike around to tennis courts nearthe railway line in Kogarah.

I was miserably apprehensive, thegirls were cliquey, the male officials were unimpressed with my appearance, but,in true Hollywood movie style, I managed to trounce all three of theirmajor singles stars that one afternoon.

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Disappointingly, Lloyd never gained allthat much enthusiasm for the game,preferring his other major pursuits,namely, fishing and gardening, so hisplans for our jolly, mature-aged socialactivities never did eventuate.

I believe I was around 32 years ofage when I actually joined up as a player, which, as you can imagine, was considered ridiculously young. At thattime, I couldn’t wait to get down toPicnic Point every Saturday, and thiswent on for about the next 12 months. Ibegan to play a bit of social bowls,some night matches and some week-end ones, and I entered some of theclub championships. Within the year, Ihad won my first club singles, and was immediately put into the top grade ofNo. 1 pennants, playing third to a lovely player named Phyllis Bass.

Those early days were wonderfullyenjoyable and inestimably educational inthe art of our great game. However,bowling was then quite different. It wasnothing unusual at all to find yourself ona green running at 18/19 seconds, andthere had been no reduction, or evencontemplation of it, in the bowl’s bias,so a game could take a very long time,as the bowl arced out beautifully andslowly trundled all the way back in to itstarget.

When I first became a bowler therewere two things which then put the fearof God into almost every player. Onewas champion bowler, Merle Richardsonfrom the Bulli or Corrimal club who wasa superb bowler and won almost every-thing, and the other was the AshburyWomens’ Bowling Club, which also woneverything about the place and had adozen or more very strong players.Sweat beads would begin to form withmy team-mates if I mentioned we wouldbe tackling Ashbury. Things were goingalong nicely on the bowls front when Idiscovered, within 18 months of joiningthe club, that I was pregnant. I won mysecond club singles title when 6-7months pregnant, and reached the finalof the Brighton Master Pairs when I wasaround 8 months pregnant.

You have to realise that rules and regulations were much more lax backthen, so having a new baby didn’t dauntme at all. During pennants, I was able torun my car right up to the edge of thegreen, feed my baby prior to pennants

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starting, put her to sleep in the backseat of the car, and play the entire gamewith nary a problem – fortunately, mybaby was a good predictable sleeper,and never slept less than the requisitefour hours, plus pennants was then inwinter, and snuggling down in a carbassinet was not all that unpleasant.

My keen attitude caused some tut-tutting, but my own club loved havingme available for pennants and statechampionships, and, though it couldn’tand shouldn’t happen in these muchmore regulated days, it was fine backthen, and nobody really suffered, especially not my sociable daughter.Predictably, I did run into bother at someclubs with some rather narky ladies who(possibly correctly) believed I should beat home tending my baby, but, beingyoung and silly and receiving greatencouragement from my own club, it did not particularly worry me. I hadabsolutely wonderful days at PicnicPoint, made many friends, and will neverforget their support and friendship.

I went on to win 19 club Singles atthe Picnic Point Club and many otherclub championships and also manageda grand slam of club championships, aswell as many district championships.Back then Picnic Point had become oneof the strongest clubs in the State and itwas from there that I won both my StateSingles championships, first in ‘73-74,and again in ‘79-80. I also won anAustralian Pairs with the brilliant MerleRichardson in the late seventies, andthe State Pairs with Ruth McRae in ‘83-84, the State Triples twice, in ‘76-77and again in ‘81-82, a No.1 StatePennant, a National Round Robin winplaying second for Ashbury great LilThoms, a State Fours in ‘75 and againin 1990, the State Master Singles in ‘81,the Belmore Maestro Singles in ‘78, andprobably my biggest win was I think in1981, the National Champion of StateSingles Champions held in Melbourne.

I recall when I made my first Stateteam and found myself playing secondfor the tiny bit scary Lil Thoms, wholiked nothing more than having bowlsaround the jack, both lead, BettyBunyard, from the north side, andmyself were almost paralysed with fear,but it was a great experience, and Lilproved to be a great skipper and a veryencouraging team-mate. I had many

trips away interstate representing NSW,and they all had their moments.

I remember, on, I think, only my second interstate trip away, roomingwith a player who was notoriously late. Iwas shaved, showered and ready to goto the designated club, when I realisedthat she was still in her “nightie”, and stillon the phone to her partner, who,apparently, liked to provide her withmany long, long phone calls of undyingdevotion when she was away. I mentioned to my room-mate that wehad only 10 minutes before the bus wasdue to leave, and she looked at me inhorror, and said something like, ”You’renot going to leave me, are you?” I wastorn. I was a new chum, and knew Iwould be in big trouble if I missed thebus. I elected to stay with my pal, andhad to undergo a severe tongue lashingwhen, eventually, we did get down tothe foyer.

I was often, the one who might suggest a small party back at the room,or watching a movie after lights-out, orvolunteer to duck down and bring backsome drinks for our organised get-togethers. Sometimes, you would findbowlers with rather strange habits. Oneof my room-mates liked to practise herdelivery in the hallways of the motel/hotel where we were billeted, and thereis something slightly weird about hearingthe clunketty-clunk of a bowl traversingits way down a wooden-floored hotelhallway. I’m afraid I was never quite asdiligent.

Very soon after that, I was chosen asa State skipper at around the tender age(for those times) of 36-37 years of age. Ican distinctly recall, when my name wascalled out as skip, you could have hearda pin drop, and it must have been a

massive shock for the, then, almostentrenched skippers, but, I would haveto say, that, once the bitter pill that theywere about to be skippered by a “youngster” had been swallowed, theywere wonderfully supportive of me.

At that time, I was anything but highlyorganised, even though I was trying torun a family of four kids (with the essential help of my mother, because, in those days, husbands were not supposed to be worried about the day-to-day running of a household, andmy husband, Lloyd, was no different,even though he was otherwise veryencouraging of me in my bowling pursuits). I recall, for instance, when Iwas due to attend a very importantevening team dinner at an inner-cityhotel, and go off to a bowling practisethe next day, I had forgotten my bowlshat, which was then tantamount todoing away with a troublesome neighbour, and after a quick phone callhad my husband Lloyd racing into thecity by train to bring me my hat. Suchmishaps were hugely frowned on, and Ithink I was looked on as a bit of a concern, someone who definitely needed to be watched!

We were always having the hems ofour dresses measured by an unforgivingwooden ruler, and if the lower sides ofour shoes had not been fully included inour shoe cleaning routine, we would behauled over the coals (or as one of myfar more descriptive neighbours waswont to say, “called over the holes”). Iwas always in bother for having a bowlscloth slightly protruding from my dresspocket, and once, during a State Triplesfinal, loud mutterings were ongoingamong those seated and watchingaround the green that the length of my

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Attending on the day were 112 members. Central Coast President PatFrewin, Region 6 representative LeslieSwales and District Match representativeRobyn Cosgrove.

The morning opened with morning teaand Bateau Pay President Liz Cohenwelcoming everyone including the WyongGrade 2 players who were runners-up forthe season, then Secretary Sue Ryanread a number of cards from well wishers.

Following Morning tea President Lizcalled on Central Coast President Pat tounfurl the Grade 2 flag and present thewinning badges to Bateau Bay ladies andcertificates to the runners up. Then therewas time for photos, a game of trivia anda short break before lunch was served.President Liz then invited the two winningand two runners up skips to cut theunfurling cake. Judy Wheatly andPresident Barbara Janson from Wyongand Gloria Schofield and President Lizfrom Bateau Bay cut the unfurling cake.

The very attractive birthday cake wascut by President Liz, Central CoastPresident Pat and Gayle Mackie whomade the cakes and was then presentedwith a beautiful bouquet of flowers for hercontinued contribution.

President Liz thanked her committee

for the excellent organisation of the dayand especially the Social Committeeladies for their untiring work.

A special mention was made for theoldest playing member BonnyO’Gorman, having recently turned 90 andto Gayle Mackie and her husband Tedwho had made the two special cakesand would celebrate their 50th anniver-sary on Saturday.

Raffles and lucky prizes were awardedand President of Wyong ladies BarbaraJansen congratulated the winners andwished them well at the Regional Playoffsin June. With guests singing the National Anthem the day concluded.

Double celebration forthe Bateau Bay ladies

Despite unusually lovely sunny weather for Autumn in May, Thursday 23rd, sawheavy rain moving the special function of the club’s 48th birthday and Grade 2Unfurling for the Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club to remain indoors.

Multi Disability National ChampionshipsANSW team of 6 men and 4 women

arrived in Brisbane in pouring rainto compete in this prestigious eventin the AAWD Calendar. SteveGlasson, Robbie Dobbins and JanPalatzi, Australian selectors were in attendance to select players for ateam of 3 to compete in the 2014Glasgow Commonwealth Games.�

The format for the Nationals was sin-gles and pairs events, the singles for thewomen played in 2 sections. Lynn Smithwon her section undefeated and CarolynNelson was 2nd place in her section.

They played each other in the semisand Carolyn was the victor. Carolynplayed Wendy Odgers from Victoria inthe gold medal play-off and Carolyn lostin the 4th end of the tiebreak withWendy drawing the ultimate shot withher last bowl. Carolyn had won the singles title the last 2 years. Lynn wonthe bronze medal in straight sets.

Carolyn and Lynn won the goldmedal in the pairs and were undefeated. The friendship, support aswell as the superb bowls made thiscompetition a memorable one. TheNSW women’s team was CherylBenbow (Raymond Terrace), JoanneHunter (Gymea), Lynn Smith (RoselandsFlames) and Carolyn Nelson (Engadine).

Congratulations to Carolyn Nelson,James Reynolds and Joshua Thorntonwho were selected in the AAWD Selection Trial Squad in Melbourne next month.

FAREWELL LIVERPOOL CITYIt is with sadness that I send this email and photos of our last day of

existence of our club after 63 years the oldest club in the metropolitan areaof Sydney. Patrons, Life members and our existing bowling member are inone photo and the other is our bowlers.

It was a lovely day having friends together and all enjoyed this uniqueday, the best way we could knowing our bowling family was breaking upWe wish you a fond farewell from our Liverpool City Women’s Bowling Club.

Congratulations to Liverpool City for having been in action for 63 years.Take care of yourselves and it is hoped some of you will be able to joinother clubs to continue your bowling. Sometimes meet for tea and coffeewith your family of ex Liverpool City bowlers. The Editor

35www.womensbowlsnsw.org JULY-AUGUST 2013

Abeautiful sunny Autumn daygreeted all bowlers forWoonoona’s 74th Birthday and

a great day of bowling was enjoyedby all. Then, back to the clubhousefor the Birthday Celebrations.

The tables looked a treat with flowersand greenery, beautiful vases of gardenblooms, all expertly arranged by hardworking lady bowlers, who work aroundthe club like an organized group ofworking bees, well done ladies.

After a Royal toast, the NationalAnthem and Grace – a great lunch for90 odd people was cooked and servedby our trusty Bistro caterers to all seat-ed, then our sweets landed on the table,nothing was left, a good sign of fresh

Woonoona’s 74th Birthday

food and good cooks. Well doneWoonona Bowling Club.

Toasts took place to Illawarra DistrictWomen’s Bowling Association – DistrictPresident, Thelma Lever and VicePresident, Dawn Driscoll to our Patronsand Life Members and to Club Ltd, all ofwhich were greatly appreciated.

Speeches were made and enjoyed byall the bowlers and dignitaries presentand a beautiful bouquet of Red Roseswas presented to our President, BevBloor.

Onto cutting the spectacular birthdaycake, made by one of the club’s ladybowlers, a work of art, honestly, toogood to slice up but we did – andenjoyed by all, thank you Joan.

Connie Smith (pictured) of WesternSuburbs Women’s Bowling Club

came up with the idea for a competi-tion for bowlers not playing pennants.The competition is run according tothe same timetable and at the samevenues as for the pennant matches.

Each week teams from each club accompany their pennant teams to thepennant venue and play in a “Not thePennants” match beside their clubmates. Bowlers put in a small contribution which pays green fees andallows for monetary prizes at the end ofthe pennant season.

The competition has benefits such aspennant reserves are always on hand, allbowlers are able to participate in competition, and support for the pennant teams abounds.

The competition was trialled on Saturdays in the recent pennant season.It was a great success and we all lookforward to it next pennant season.Bowlers from the various clubs in thedistrict especially enjoyed the opportunity to get to know one another.We welcome visiting bowlers to join us.

We will publicise the competition amonth before the next pennant season.

NOT THE PENNANTS

Matraville’s 50th AnniversaryMatraville RSL celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 11, 2013. It was a

fine day and the club was very nicely decorated in blue and gold. Among those attending were New South Wales Women’s Bowling Association

representative, Director Sue O’Keefe, along with Eastern Suburbs DistrictPresident Rosemary Lingarde, as well as all members, past and present and twoLife Members Marie Hurworth and Noreen Carr, all of whom enjoyed the day.

The cake was cut by President Pat Moore and the club’s Life members Marieand Noreen.

May’s 90th Birthday

Belmont Sporties member MaySmith celebrated her 90th Birthday

with her daughter Jeanette and friends, plus many of her bowling mateswith a lovely luncheon at the BelmontSporties Cub. May still enjoys her bowls once a week.


Around the Greens


The final of the Kiama LadiesBowling Club Pairs was

proof that you should nevergive up trying to achieve yourgoals and showed that age isnot a barrier to performance onthe green.

All four competitors had a cumulative age of 328 years withthe ultimate winners being theteam of Mabel Leon and EleanorParker being 76 and 83 years.Neither Mable nor Eleanor hasever won the Pairs Championship before.

The match was a very thrilling eventwith Mabel and Eleanor going out to anearly lead being 10-3 after 8 ends

before Leonie and Joan fought back withsome fine bowling to get to the lead 12–11 after 12 ends. The next couple ofends went shot for shot before Mabel

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and Eleanor took control, winningthe last four ends to take thematch 22–13 to claim the PairsChampionship title.

Congratulations to all ladies ona fine display of bowling, bothteams were very worthy finalistsand an inspiration to youngbowlers.Thank you Kiama ladies for

sharing this tremendous success with our readers. Otherclubs may have similar or other

appenings they would like to share andthe journal would be happy to write ofthese deeds.

The Editor

Mabel Leon and Eleanor Parkin. Leonie Mair and Joan Brownlie.

TUNCURRY’SMOTHERS ANDDAUGHTERSTuncurry bowlers are happy toreport a rather unique situation ofhaving 7 mothers and 7 daughters,all currently playing at the TuncurryWomen’s Bowling Club. They arelisted as follows:

Club Patron Daphne Brumby anddaughter Lynnette Mooney; VicePresident Fay Smith and Simone Tuffnell(Fay is a 40 year member and still playing No 1 Pennants); MarionMcDonald bowls with her daughter,Robyn, who is a very new and keenbowler.

A current Umpire who loves herbowls is Kay Negus and her daughter,Karen; also Pat Murray and daughterRhonda Murray who travels regularly upfrom Sydney to play with her mum.Another is Zena Snow and daughterVicki Thomson; along with another longstanding member Audrey Redman andJoy Redman.

We must not forget the club’s motherand son combination of Jill Holohan andSteven Holohan.

What’s the adage, "The family whoplays together, stays together"? Well itlooks like it’s working here in Tuncurry.

Nepean District 2013 Pennant season Grade 1 was won by Penrith BowlingClub, not only with great gameship, but with sisterly love ... 4 sisters in

one team.

Left to right: Mandy Snow, Michelle Pearce, Fiona Logan, Kerry Shiels (skip) (Penrith).

There ladies are well known aroundthe district and played club champi-onships with and against each other.There are 5 sisters all talented and cre-ative, Melanie doesn’t play as yet, and itwill be interesting when she does start.

Penrith are a very proud club and2013 had been a big year with Grade 1 and 2 Pennants sides winning,and District pairs were also won byPenrith .

Well done Penrith.


96 and not outValerie recently celebrated her

96th birthday. She is a muchloved member of Gosford City WBC.

She commenced herbowls at Inverell in 1977and came to Gosford Cityin 1983. Val becamebowls organiser andworked in this position forsome years. She becameChairman of the Selectionand Social Committee. Val

retired from this position 21 years laterat age 90 years.

In 2007 Valerie Costello received LifeMembership. She is still raising moneyfor the club at 96 years, selling raffletickets at every opportunity and runningthe monthly lotto barrel competition. Valis said to have raised money with a lotof help from great friend Beryl West.

Daph McPherson was bornOctober 2, 1924. She moved to

Tumbarumba in 1948 where she andher late husband raised 3 children.

The family owed the Rose Cafe andDaph was the cook. Daph joined theTumbarumba WBC in 1958, but afterthe death of her husband didn't playfor some years, re-joining in 1968 andhas played ever since.

During this time Daph has enteredin Club Championships, Shield Days,local and District tournaments, and forthe first time this year played inPennants and was in the winning teamthat won the District Pennants.

Daph has been on Committee andbeen our Historian for many years,

always ready with a smile, a poem, ajoke (sometimes a little bit risqué) asong, skits on our Presentation Night.Daph makes a day on the green, aftera good shot she does a little jig!!

Daph is an all rounder, always readyto help, regardless what is asked.Never a dull moment when Daph isaround, truly our little gem. Daph is atrue team member and loyal to herClub – a fine example to us all.

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Regional News

REGION ONERESULTS

Singles winner at Region 1 level: C. Withers(Pottsville).

Pairs winners at Region 1 level – W. Fielding,C. Withers (s) (Pottsville).

Triples winners at Region 1 level – B. Sprengel(s), L. McGowran, K. Gallard (Ocean Shores).

Open Fours winners at Region 1 level: C. Withers (s), W. Fielding, M. Jackson,A. Mackay (Pottsville).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Region 1 level (l to r): C. Byrum, L. Connor, M. Grimes, J. Hannah (s), S. Squires, W. Haslum, C. Shannon, M. Ryan (s) (Maclean).

Senior Fours winners at Region 1 level:J. Lake (s), G. Coustley, G. Cartwright,M. Overall (Cabarita Beach).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region 1 level (l to r) M. Jackson, J. Richards, W. Fielding, C. Withers (s),G. Moore, M. Comerford, D. Buckley, A. Swift (s) (Pottsville).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Region 1 level (l to r) B. Ford, N. Graham, D. McLachlan, M. Andrew (s), M. King, G. Linaker, B. Essex, E. Whitford (s) (South Grafton).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region 1 level – S. Pollock, J. Gale, C. Anthony, K. McPhail (s), I. Pettit, W. Moran, S. Mitchell, A. Pilkington (Urunga).

WINNERS:Singles: C. Withers (Pottsville), run-

ner-up E. Fleming (Cudgen Leagues).Pairs: C. Withers (s) W. Fielding

(Pottsville).Triples: B. Sprengel (s) L. McGowran,

K. Gallard (Ocean Shores).Open Fours: C. Withers (s),

W. Fielding, M. Jackson, A. Mackay(Pottsville).

Senior Fours: J. Lake (s), G. Coustley,G. Cartwright, M. Overall (CabaritaBeach).

Pennants: No. 1 Maclean (ClarenceRiver District), No. 2 Pottsville (TweedByron District), No. 3 Urunga (Mid NorthCoast District), No. 4 South Grafton(Clarence River District).


No. 1 Pennant winners at Region 5 level: A. Thompson, B. Simpson, R. Newbery, M. Barnett, H. Stokes, D. Price, N. Van Eldik, K. Richards(Raymond Terrace).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region 5 level: O. Lane, J. Handley, M. Unstead,M. Harman, O. Hyde, J. McCabe, K. Mulder, B. Thorpe (Kotara).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region 5 level: K. Collison, E. Moran, P. Harrington,I. Kearnes, S. Collison, L. Bourke, J. Collison, M. Brown (Scone RSL).

REGION FIVE RESULTSWINNERS

Pennants: No. 1 Raymond Terrace (Newcastle District), No.2 Kotara (Newcastle District), No. 3 Scone RSL (Upper HunterDistrict), No. 4 Singleton (Hunter River District).

WINNER:Singles: C. White (Port City).

Singles winner at Region 2 level C. White (Port City).

REGION TWORESULTS

No.4 Pennant winners at Region 5 level: D. Rowe, N. Bates, M. Loughrey, G. Lambkin, W. Cox, V. Trees, Y. Midwinter, M. Martin (Singleton).

WOMENS STATE PENNANTS PLAY-OFFTo be held at this Club – August 13, 14, 15, 2013

u For the Weekly Bowls Programme, phone the Bowls Office at the Club on 4984 4190 (leave a message on the answering machine)

u Free Bowls Coaching is available phone 4981 4585 (Ann Murray)

or 4984 7007 (Cheryl Johnstone)

Come ROLL UP and have some FUN • Celebrate Any Occasion with a Game of BOWLSMembers $2 • Non-members $4 • Packages available – Phone the Club 4984 1244 to book and enquire about the packages

Free Courtesy Bus is also available • Club Bistro open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner – Daily Specials available

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Regional News

REGION SIX RESULTS REGION NINE RESULTS

WINNERSPennants: No.1 Terrigal 1 (Central Coast District), No. 2

Bateau Bay 1 (Central Coast), No.3 Ettalong Memorial (CentralCoast), No. 4 Dora Creek Workers (Lake Macquarie).

No.1 Pennant winners at Region 6 level – J. Silvia, M. Ardill, P. Colbran, G. Hardwick (s), A. Koutsellis, L. Murphy, K. Croker I, Croker (s) (Terrigal).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region 6 level: M. Bakon, L. Vetter, C. Butler, E. Cohen (s), P. Nemeth, D. Carey, D. Edwards, G. Schofield (s) (Bateau Bay).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region 6 level: R. Holden, L. Chivas, A. Middleton, S. Murphy (s), D. Lowe, J. Taylor, D. Reeves, M. Silvester (s) (Ettalong Memorial).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Region 6 level – B. Bowling, L. McEwan, M. Cooper, D. Davies (s), S. Holman, M. Macbeth, M. Hardy, D. Grace (s)(Dora Creek Workers).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Region 9 level – W. Rusling, S. Pope, S. Neilson,L. Pucci, P. Reynolds, L. Jacobsen, I. Ballard, C. Hayes (Tura Beach).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region 9 level – N. Stove, M. Firth, J. Joslin, L. Govey, V. Edwards, B. O’Dwyer, L. Brown, J. Duncombe (Tura Beach).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region 9 level – M. King, M. Philistin, S. Grobler, G. Savill, C. Chase, K. Burns, J. Jones, K. Scrivener(Merimbula Imlay).

No.4 Pennant winners at Region 9 level – E. Lavis, M. Carpenter, J. Jones, P. Barklem, L. Dunbar, M. Laker, I. Peady, V. Howie (NSCCDalmeny).

WINNERSPennants: No.1, 2 Tura Beach (Bega Imlay), No. 3

Merimbula Imlay (Bega Imlay), No. 4 NSCC Dalmeny (FarSouth Coast).


REGION FIFTEEN REGION SIXTEEN

WINNERSSingles: L. Thompson (Neutral Bay).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Region Fifteen level: C. Gordon, J.Newell, G. Dessaix, L. Belling, M. Sato, S. Laidlaw, R. Constable, R. Kennedy (s) (Harbord).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region Fifteen level: R. Morrow, N. Crawshaw,B. Harlovich, J. John, S. Ewins, J. Crothers, R. Fenton, C.Turner (DeeWhy).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region Fifteen level: J. Welsh, R. Courtney, B. Andrews,J. Adrian, S. Siobin, H. Kenny, E. Campbell, S. Marshall (Dee Why).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Region Fifteen level: back row – R. Hanson, L. Amos, N. Hau, L. Campbell; front – P. Tan, Y. Gallagher, J. Hunt, M. Grey(Artarmon/Chatswood).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Region Sixteen level: J. Williamson, J. Whittington, F. South, S. Shipley, D. Brown, J. Dennis, P. Marney, C. Keys (Northmead).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Region Sixteen level: J. Turner, J. Lang, K. Uren,F. Monk, I. Harwin, M. Ryan, L. Willis, J. Ohk (s) (Carlingford).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Region Sixteen level: back – V. Salis, E. Bartlett, J. Rathborne, M. Reidy, C. Aston, A. Schultz, D. Bullen ; front row –M. McIntosh, S. Roosen (Reserve) (Blacktown Workers).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Region Sixteen level: Reserve L. Coyne (playedfor J. Wilson), J. Wilson, S. Andrew, N. Crump, B. Davis, J. Bennett, V. Henderson, H. Maloney, M. Khamis (Asquith).

Singles winner: L. Thompson(Neutral Bay)).

WINNERSPennants: No. 1 Asquith (Northern Suburbs), No. 2

Northmead (Mitchell), No. 3 Carlingford (Macquarie), No. 4Blacktown Workers (Mitchell).

Pennants: No. 1 Harbord (Manly Warringah), No. 2 Dee Why(Manly Warringah), No. 3 Dee Why (Manly Warringah), No. 4Artarmon/Chatswood (Bennelong).


Charity Days

Bowral – BiggestMorning Tea in May

The ladies of the Bowral Women'sBowling Club held their annual

Biggest Morning Tea in May and weresupported by their local communitynewspaper and radio, advertising theevent.

There was a wonderful attendancefrom bowlers and residents of Bowraland over $400 was raised for the Cancer Council.

The photo shows the happy morningtea ladies.

Chester HillCharity Day

Chester Hill RSL - held their annualCharity day on Thursday, May 2

attended by eight visiting clubs. Theamount raised being $1,100 to beshared between Westmead ChildrensHospital, Break Thru People Solutions(formerly Dunrossil Home) and theSpider collection of $100 will be donated to the Cancer Council NSW.

There were 93 bowlers present andeveryone had a most enjoyable game ofbowls, the weather was kind and thecompany was great.

President Mrs N. Howard would liketo thank all the members for the wonderful gifts, and all their time andwork, to make this such a friendly andsuccessful day.

Corrimal’s Pink

Corrimal Women’s Bowls Club GalaCharity Day took place recently

raising $1,500 for Cancer Carers andChristina’s House of Hope by way ofa Tombola Raffle offering several substantial prizes. Two greens of members and visitors were to playtwo games of Triples, each of 15ends but the afternoon game wasshortened when rain fell.

After lunch Corrimal President RobynSweeny distributed the prize money of$540 to the winners – Emelia West,Narelle Mushett and Julea Morgan ofWarilla who were the overall winners andthe runners-up were Shirley Lentle, AnneCross and Judy Ramsey of Bellambi.The morning prize went to Theresa Fox,Carole Micale and Mary Noonan while

Pictured (l to r): Carol Dunwell, Jan Tucker, Yvonne Chapman (Bowral).

the afternoon trophy went to BevEmmett, Maureen Congdon and Isabel Fenton. Consolation trophies wentto Jan Halbert, Pauline Martin andRobyn Walker.

Newport Beach –Biggest Morning Teafor Cancer

Every year Newport Beach Women’sBowling Club holds a Biggest

Morning Tea and it was again a verysuccessful event.

Around 100 women enjoyed ascrumptious morning tea followed by abeautiful fashion parade from Mona ValeBoutique ‘Chances’. Some of the ladiesdid the modelling and everyone enjoyedthe morning.

Newport has been holding ‘BiggestMorning Teas’ for the past 11 years and

have raised over $21,500 for the CancerCouncil. A great effort by all members.

The Hills –Pink in the Support of the Cause

The ladies of The Hills WBC celebrated their annual Biggest

Morning Tea on May 14, 2013, and agenerous amount was raised for cancer research.

The raffle money on the day will also be donated. Carole Elvin and thesocial ladies presented a delicious morning tea in a beautifully decoratedroom.

Prior to commencing bowls that day,all the Hills ladies, dressed in pink anddisplayed a ‘heart’ to show love andtheir support for the cause of cancerresearch. It was a great day!

Corrimal Gala Charity Day winners (l to r): Emelia West, Julea Morgan, Narelle Mushett (Warilla).


District Association News

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CENTRAL COASTResults at District level:Singles: M. Smith (Everglades).Triples: J. King (s), L. Cross, P. McLeod (Everglades).

CLARENCE RIVERResults at District level:Singles: C. Nixon (South Grafton), runner-up S. Squires

(Maclean).

CENTRAL WESTERNResults at District level:Singles: L. Burton (Forbes).Pairs: M. Grant, P. Cooney (Parkes).Triples: I. Fogg, J. Day, R. Fogg (Cowra).Open Fours: M. Hawken, M. Gray, R. Morgan, P. Cooney

(Parkes).Senior Fours: L. Burns, N. Baker, E. Brown, N. Brown

(Cowra).

BENNELONGResults at District level:Major Singles: S. Hardacre (Gladesville), runner-up

B. McClintock (North Ryde RSL).Pairs: L. Amos. Y. Gallagher (Artarmon).

Singles winner at Bennelong District level: S. Hardacre (Gladesville).

Pairs winners at BennelongDistrict level (l to r): L. Amox, Y. Gallagher (Artarmon).

Singles winner at CentralCoast District level: M. Smith (Everglades).

Triples winners at Central CoastDistrict level (l to r): J. King (s), L. Cross, P. McLeod (Everglades).

Singles winner at CentralWestern District level: L. Burton (Forbes).

Pairs winners at Central WesternDistrict level (l to r): M. Grant, P. Cooney (Parkes).

Triples winners at Central Western District level (l to r): I. Fogg, J. Day, R. Fogg (Cowra).

Open Fours winners at Central Western District level (l to r): M. Hawken, M. Gray, R. Morgan, P. Cooney (Parkes).

Senior Fours winners at Central Western District level (l to r): L. Burns, N. Baker, E. Brown, N. Brown (Cowra).



Pairs: S. Macneill, J. Harrop (Iluka).Triples: D. Lawson, D. Rapley, N. Mawhirt (Grafton).Open Fours: C. Johnson, L. McKay, S. Squires, M. Ryan

(Maclean).Senior Fours: E. McKew, C. Nixon, G. Ryan, C. Kane (South

Grafton).

Singles winner and runner-up atClarence River District level (l to r): C. Nixon (SouthGrafton), S. Squires (Maclean).

Pairs winners at Clarence RiverDistrict level (l to r): S. Macneill,J. Harrop (Iluka).

Triples winners at Clarence River District level (l to r): D. Lawson, D. Rapley, N. Mawhirt (Grafton).

Open Fours winners at Clarence River District level (l to r): C. Johnson, L. McKay, S. Squire, M. Ryan (Maclean).

Senior Fours winners at Clarence River District level (l to r):E. McKew, C. Nixon, G. Ryan, C. Kane (South Grafton).

EAST GWYDIRResults at District level:Major Singles: M. Hawke (Ashford), runner-up M. Woodward

(Warialda).Pairs: E. Mepham, J. Hobday (Delungra).Triples: T. Brooks, J. Gobert, N. McIntyre (Inverell).Open Fours: J. Anderson, M. Kennedy, D. Montague, P. Yee

(Inverell).Senior Fours: G. Anderson, E. Mepham, L. Ogilvie,

J. Hobday (Delungra).Pennants: No. 3 Inverell – T. Brooks, J. Gobert, M. Watling,

A. Barry, J. Leader, P. Yee, N. McIntyre, A. Cook.

FAR SOUTH COASTResults at District level:Open Fours: C. Hayward, D. Monks, D. Lidbury, S. Fahey

(Tuross Heads).Senior Fours: M. Bridges, A. Innes, Y. Lynch, G. Biggs

(Batemans Bay).Pennants: No.1 Batemans Bay, No. 2 Tuross Head, No.3

Tomakin, No. 4 Dalmeny, No. 5 Batemans Bay.

Open Fours winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): C. Hayward, D. Monks, D. Lidbury, S. Fahey (Tuross Heads).

Senior Fours winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): M. Bridges, A. Innes, Y. Lynch, G. Biggs (Batemans Bay).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): P. Baird, E. Cox, M. Rollinson, M. Kathleen, M. Carney, J. Whalley, J. Lane,P. Bill (Batemans Bay).


HARRINGTONResults at District level:Major Singles: J. Spencer.Pairs: F. Fairbairn, G. Jeffery.Triples: V. Richards,

P. Harrison, B. Matthews.Fours: L. Hawkins, M. Grofos,

C. Jennens, D. Tufnell.

HASTINGS HAVENResults at District level:Pennants: No.1 Port City, No. 2 Port City, No. 3 Westport,

No. 4 Wauchope, No. 5 Lake Cathie.

Singles winner at HarringtonDistrict level: J. Spencer

The Top bowlers at Harrington District.

No. 2 Pennant winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): C. Hayward, D. Monks, A. Linney, R. Farrington, M. Peck, D. Lidbury, R. Downie, S. Fahey, P. Mazzucchelli (Tuross Head).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): B. Connor, D. Ziebell, M. Starkovski, J. Colefax, M. Devine, R. Salkeld, J. Smith, V. Stephenson (Tomakin).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Far South Coast District level (l to r): P. Barklem, J. Jones, M. Carpenter, E. Lavis, L. Dunbar, M. Laker, I. Peady,V. Howie (Dalmeny).

No. 5 Pennant winners at Far South Coast District (l to r): B. McInnes, K. Giannasca, J. Burggraaf, P. Wheeler (Batemans Bay).

No.1 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): J. Brady, L. Bishell,J. Stockham, L. Thompson, C. White, K. McFarlane, S. Devine (inset M. Salmon-Stewart) (Port City).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r) C. Banks,C. Bowman, D. Amor, B. Schubert, B. Barrett, E. Ramsay (insets F. Schollum, J. Wallis) (Port City). �46

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No. 3 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r):Y. Hansell, K. Stingel, P. Lakey, L. Grovenor, C. Owen, D. Penney, G. Oliver,M. Carkeek (Westport).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District level (l to r): H. Bartlett, A. Jones, J. Hall, L. Allen, J. Coombes, P. Coombs, T. Hamilton,R. Ansley (Wauchope).

No. 5 Pennant winners at Hastings Haven District (l to r): F. Brassey, R. Jones, P. Hibburt, B. Robertson, D. Spinks, A. Innes, M. Simmonds (Lake Cathie).

ILLAWARRAResults at District level:Pennants: No.1 Warilla, No. 2 Corrimal, No. 3 Windang, No.

4 Bellambi.

MACLEAYResults at District level:Open Fours: D. Mobbs, J. Flanagan, S. Maitland,

J. McEnally (South West Rocks).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Illawarra District level (l to r): E. West, P. Orgill, B. O’Donnell, L. Barnett, J. Morgan, V. Turner, M. Murphy, J. Taylor(Warilla).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Illawarra District level (l to r): L. Beattie, B. Clark, E. Critcher, L. Neilson, P. Purdie, R. Buhagiar, H. Service, T. Clarke(Corrimal).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Illawarra District level (l to r): G. Hopper, V. Forbes, V. Smith, A. Murray, B. Alabah, D. Driscoll, R. Bagnall, M. Sharp(Windang).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Illawarra District level (l to r): G. Walsh, L. Felgate, A. Cross, B. Cairney, J. Ramsey, I. Fenton, E. Rowe, M. Noonan(Bellambi).

Open Fours winners at Macleay District level (l to r): D. Mobbs, J. Flanagan, S. Maitland, J. McEnally (South West Rocks).


Senior Fours: D. Verrall, Y. Carter, A. Fletcher, M. Dummett(South West Rocks).

Pennants: No. 1, 2 South West Rocks, No. 3 KempseyHeights, No. 4 (Smithtown RSL).

MACQUARIEResults at District level:Pennants: No. 1 Denistone, No. 2 Ryde XPhoenix, No. 3

Carlingford, No. 4 Rydalmere Central.

Senior Fours winners at Macleay District level (l to r): D. Verrall, Y. Carter, A. Fletcher, M. Dummett (South West Rocks).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Macleay District level (l to r): back row –R. Daley, L. Cohen, M. Fleming, J. Hargraves; front row – B. Adams, J. Flanagan, C. Patterson, S. Maitland (South West Rocks).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Macleay District level (l to r): back row –M. Dummett, Y. Carter, L. Simpson; front row – J. Barnett, A. Fletcher, J. Kesby, W. Sainsbury (Inset C. Ellem) (South West Rocks).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Macleay District level (l to r): back row –J. Lovenfosse, S. Rudder, A. Fisher, L. Saul; front row – E. Swain, C. Melody, F. Dykes, W. Fittock (Kempsey Heights).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Macleay District level (l to r): Y. Millard, R. Brown, M. Clark, N. Harvey, S. Fowler, R. Germon, B. Ryan, R. Avery(Smithtown RSL).

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No. 1 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): M. Stucliffe, E. Whatmore, M. Sugula, J. Elliot, J. Halvorsen, B. Hammond,M. Horne, B. Peddell (Denistone).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): F. Domanko, M. Caldwell, R. Isaacs, H. Tumminello, J. Vinton, B. Smith, K. Staunton, I. Piasevoli (Ryde XPhoenix).

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No. 3 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): J. Turner(s), J. Lang, K. Uren, F. Monk, I. Harwin, M. Ryan, L. Willis, J. Ohk (s) (Carlingford).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Macquarie District level (l to r): T. Lindsay,C. Ghest, J. Lonergan, N. McLeod, D. Dennis, P. Ryan, S. McWhirter, J. Thelander (Rydalmere Central).

Macquarie District (l to r): Super Veterans J. Hartley, P. Dunlop, StarVeterans J. Cameron, E. Richardson, District President Edna Arnold, StarVeterans I. Kirby, E. Mitchell, E. Smeal (inset Star Veteran E. Howieson).

Macquarie District held Veterans’ Day at Rosehill Bowlingclub. After a very delightful morning tea, eight ladies were presented with Super and Star Veteran badges by DistrictPresident Edna Arnold.

These Veterans all being a young 80 years of age still loveplaying the game of bowls and are very keen. Those amazingStar Veterans who are still members of their club, also enjoy ashort game and everyone enjoyed the friendly morning tea.

MANLY WARRINGAHResults at District level:Singles: T. Overy (Avalon Beach).Pennants: No. 1 Harbord, No. 2, 3 Dee Why, No. 4

Balgowlah Heights.

Singles winner at ManlyWarringah District level:

T. Overy (Avalon Beach).

No. 1 Pennant winners at ManlyWarringah District level (l to r): L. Belling, G. Dessaix, J. Newell, C. Gordon (s), M. Sato, S. Laidlaw, R. Constable, R. Kennedy (s)(Harbord).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah Districtlevel (l to r): S. Ewins, J. Crothers, R. Fenton, C. Turner (s), J. Johns, B. Harlovich, N. Crawshay, R. Morron (s) (Dee Why).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): S. Marshall (s), E. Campbell, H. Kenny, S. Slobin, J. Welsh (s), R. Courtney,B. Andrews, J. Adrian (Dee Why).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Manly Warringah District level (l to r): S. Goldberg, H. Gulliford, M. Dunai (s), J. Hull, P. Reese, P. Fizell, M. Burrell (s) (Balgowlah Heights).

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MID NORTH COASTResults at District level:Singles: D. Peake (Park Beach), runner-up J. Brown (Park

Beach).Pairs: C. Dodds, J. Monks (Park Beach).Pennants: No. 1 Woolgoolga.

Singles winner at MidNorth Coast Districtlevel: D. Peake (Park Beach).

Pairs winners at Mid North CoastDistrict level: C. Dodds, J. Monks(Park Beach).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Mid North Coast District level (l to r): J. Womersley, J. Hampstead, M. Short, M. Carruthers, E. Nielsen, W. Bracher, J. Hankins (Inset J. Slater) (Woolgoolga).

MID WESTResults at District level:Singles: A. McMillan (Dubbo

City).Pennants: No. 1 Dubbo City,

No. 2 West Dubbo, No. 3Dubbo Railway, No. 4 Nyngan.

Major Singles winner at MidWest District level: A McMillan

(Dubbo City).

No. 1 Pennant winners at Mid West District level (l to r): M. Taylor, G. Elliot, L. Lawson, A. McMillan, A. Jeffery, P. Kilfoyle, R. Reynolds, M. Knaggs (Dubbo City).

No. 2 Pennant winners at Mid West District level: back row: –J. Cassidy, K. Ashby, D. Morrow, B. Agnew.; front row – J. Madden, D. Foyster, S. Rae, S. Clark (West Dubbo).

No. 3 Pennant winners at Mid West District level (l to r): H. Purcell, S. Honeyman, R. Shanks, P. Hardwick, H. Brook, Y. Foxall, H. Davis (Dubbo R’wy).

No. 4 Pennant winners at Mid West District level (l to r): D. Vane, M. Arandale, E. Wynne, M. Christoff, B. Carney, A. Hamstead, R. Rose, L. Hawley (Nyngan).


Cl2013 OPEN MIXED FOURS CARNIVAL

ENTRY FORMHOST CLUB: Merimbula Bowling Club (Far South Coast)OTHER VENUES: Tathra Bowling Club, Tura Beach Bowling Club, Narooma Bowling ClubENTRY FEE: $100 per Team (Morning Tea and Lunch $15 per person per day to be paid for at venue Clubs).ENTRIES CLOSE: 30th August, 2013 (or when filled). Team Entry Fee must be send in with entry on correct form, signed by the Skip.

Composite teams are allowed, but must be entered from the Skips Club, eg. B. Black – Loftus (Composite).

Team make-up: 2 male and 2 femaleLead & 2nd – Male/Female (position optional)3rd & skip – Male/Female (position optional)

Prior to the start of the first match, teams may be reformed (in accordance with the conditions above), provided at least one (1) of the original teamremains, as per Conditions of Play available on event page.

PROGRAM: 28th - 30th October (Monday - Wednesday).Play commences 9.30am (1 trial end AM & PM – No Dead Ends Jack Respotted on “T”).2 games of 18 ends each day. At completion, Section winners will play off in an Open Draw on the knock-out principle.

31st October & 1st November (Thursday & Friday).Open Draw as Carnival Program Book. Section Winners and Daily Section Winners will be the teams having the greatest number ofwinning matches. If two or more teams have an equal number of wins, the winning team shall be determined by, firstly, the highestaggregate margin, secondly the greatest number of winning ends, or thirdly, shots.

Trophies to be presented to Section Winners All matches are to be played under the Laws of the Sport of Bowls and Conditions of Play (on both Association websites)

DRESS REQUIREMENTS: Composite teams may wear their respective Club uniforms or white/cream

ONE TEAM PER ENTRY FORM If you require more entry forms, please see www.womensbowlsnsw.org or www.rnswba.org.au

PLEASE DETACH CONDITIONS FROM ENTRY FORM

MIXED OPEN FOURS ENTRY FORM–2013Please print full name, as it appears on your NSW registration card

CLUBFULL NAME REG. NO.

(Skip)

ALL ENTRIES TO BE SENT TO, AND ANY CHANGE MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY TONSWWBA HEAD OFFICE, LEVEL 7, 309 PITT STREET, SYDNEY, 2000. PHONE (02) 9267 7155

Skip’s Postal Address:

Home Phone Number: Mobile (Essential):

Email (Essential): Email Contact Name:

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PAYMENT DETAILS: Cheque (please tick) Cheque No.

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ENTRY FEE: $100 per team (Entry will NOT be accepted without payment)

Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2013

PLEASE NOTE: ONCE ENTRY FORMS AND FEES ARE RECEIVED, NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSING DATEALL ENTRANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL WITHIN THE DISTRICT

COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO BRING THE CARNIVAL TO A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION


Meet a BowlerContinued from page 33

Rosemary O’Brien

short-sleeved bowls dress might notpass a measurement test. Fortunately,we lost that particular final, so there wasno scary measure produced ...... whichmeasurement, I was quite sure, I’d havefailed miserably.

During that decade of my life I alsofound myself participating in several TVquiz shows, and won quite a stash ofmoney and prizes, which also meant Iwas spending any spare time I had instudying up trivia, entertainment factsand general knowledge, in an attempt tooffset the growing financial demands ofa young family.

My greatest thrill came in 1982 whenI was selected as lead in the Triplesteam for the Brisbane CommonwealthGames. It was the first time that awomen’s team had been allowed representation in a Games, and thewarm-up matches were played in Fijiand we travelled extensively aroundQueensland in efforts to drum up support for lawn bowls.

There had been a very strict selectionprocedure, and we had needed to be upin Brisbane for a week, playing practisematches both in the day and sometimesat night, and the selection panel wouldsit behind all our rinks and mark off theworth of the particular bowl we had justplayed.

I did not have very high expectationsof selection at all, especially when facedwith the opposition of the 3 or 4 bestplayers from every State in these lead-up games, and them only needing3 players for the Australian team. It wasa hard slog during the trials and then wehad a dinner at which the team wasannounced. I was not paying the attention I should have been, when Iheard in the distance, “RosemaryO’Brien from the Picnic Point Club.”Feather-knocking down was the order ofthe day, be assured.

Our team performed quite well, winning 11 matches out of 14, and withZimbabwe being the clear winner,Australia, England and Scotland endedup in a tie of matches won for the silverand bronze medals. Guess which teammissed out by .00000 of a point – yep,Australia. However, the overall experience was unique, and entailed aride around the arena during the closing

ceremony on the footboard of the Royalcar, at which time the Queen and Philipasked us would we like another ridearound the block, and, of course, yourstruly said “Yes please”, with gusto. Wewere also part of the ticker-tape paradearound Brisbane streets, and it was oneof the few times I was ever asked for my autograph. The wonderful Robert deCastella, Tracy Wickham and RaeleneBoyle were part of the Games contingent, and it was a great experi-ence to chat with them.

Things settled down again at PicnicPoint after my Commonwealth Gamesadventure, but the club was going into abit of a decline, player-wise. Many of ourtop players had left or were leaving, andI agonised for around four years, beforefinally succumbing to an offer to join thestrong (and soon to be much, muchstronger) Cabramatta club. I did not timemy Cabramatta arrival all that well as thesame week that I arrived, the very brilliant player, Dorothy Roche(Australia’s best ever at that stage), haddecided to abruptly leave the Merrylandsclub and join Cabramatta, so my arrival,after my years of being torn, barelycaused a stir. I had a very successfultime at Cabramatta club, winning fourclub singles, and also managing toannexe another grand slam of clubchampionships, as well as winning aDistrict Singles, back-to-back DistrictPairs championships, and a couple ofdistrict Fours events. I made a lot offriends at Cabramatta, and managed tobe, once again, at the centre of any fun-making activities.

Around five years ago, I was asked tojoin the strong Merrylands club, whichhad been trying valiantly to win yetanother No. 1 pennant. There had beena few minor hiccups at Cabramatta, Iwas feeling a bit jaundiced with bowls ingeneral, and thought a move toMerrylands might re-vitalise me, so Iagreed to join. It was the first year thatthe New Zealand players were asked toplay pennants for the club, and I playedsecond for the brilliant, Jo Edwards. Inthe final analysis, yes, we did win theState No. 1 pennant flag that year, but,whether it is ultimately a good thing,overall, or not, it did seem to lead to thearrival at all these strong local clubs ofsome of the most brilliant players frominterstate to help in the ever-ongoing

quest for the holy grail of bowls, a No. 1State Pennant flag.

My bowls ride has been, what I didnot ever contemplate it could possiblybe, when first I rolled down a bowl atPicnic Point. It has been a huge part ofmy own and my family’s lives, and it hasprovided me with much fulfilment andjoy.

Only yesterday I received an invitationfrom the Bankstown City Council toattend a luncheon on the 3rd March, atwhich time I will be inducted into thebrand new Bankstown Sporting Hall ofFame, alongside such luminaries as theWaugh brothers, the Konrad twins,swimmer Sandra Morgan, Len Pascoe,and many other greats of sport. So, itappears, bowls remains a huge part ofmy ongoing life.

As far as the City of BankstownSporting Hall of Fame luncheon, it was ahuge success, with over 250 peopleattending, many sports stars, some politicians and other luminaries. Finewine and beautiful food was the order ofthe afternoon and no expense had beenspared.

The new building is a two storey onewithin the grounds of the MemorialCricket Ground at Bankstown and isnow open to the public, with photos ofall the inductees gracing its walls. I was honoured to have been one of only eightchosen photographs on the back of theofficial menu/presentation pamphlet forthe luncheon.

I suddenly felt uplifted by the Hall ofFame event and justified by my recollected decision to dedicate a largeportion of my life to the game.

To be included in such a rare gathering of sporting talent, gave meback a much needed serving of self-confidence and I realised once againthat on that Saturday morning, long,long ago, when I first rolled a bowl downa beautifully inviting piece of turf andfound myself hooked, I had not made awrong decision.

Congratulations Rosemary on beinginducted into the Bankstown Hall ofFame. These nominations are onlygiven to well deserved and highlyawarded sports people in the Councilarea. There is no doubt you haveearned your place in the Hall of Fameand thank you for allowing us to shareyour life experiences with us.


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Aug 4 North Epping E. WatfordMixed Fours 9869 2304

Aug 5 Blacktown Workers S. RoosenLadies Triples Carnival 9671 4856

Aug 5 Gymea L. HazenCharity Day Fours 9524 2674

Aug 5 Stuarts Point J. CalderPoint Triples 6569 0330

Aug 7 Park Beach J. FarrellOne Day August Carnival 6652 4537/6652 3622

Aug 11 Rosehill L. RoleMaltese Bowlers Triples 9726 0782

Aug 14 Lismore Workers Heights E. Swain-15 Fiesta Fours 6625 2459

Aug 17 Western Suburbs J. Wisby-18 Under 5 Years Carnival 0402 141 472

Aug 18 Brush Park B. DewhirstJacobs Creek Mixed Triples 9871 6943

Aug 19 Gladesville M. JohnsonGala Day 0413 000 051

Aug 19 Ballina J. Sully-20 Classic Fours 6686 8971

Aug 21 Caringbah J. SantlebenCharity Triples Carnival 9524 8727

Aug 21 Wyong F. WatherletSpringtime Carnival 4358 8856

Aug 22 Tuncurry Forster Sports K. Griffiths-23 Open Fours Carnival 6554 5553

Aug 23 South Cronulla L. LowderVersatility Six 9523 0702

Aug 24 Parkes M. Riordan-25 Ladies Classic Pairs 6862 5313

Aug 25 Gymea K. GoochBowl & Dine 0417 077 501

Aug 26 Port City C. Bowman-27 Coca Cola Triples Carnival 6584 9229

Aug 28 Carlingford L. PinciniLadies Pairs Carnival 9871 6360

Aug 29 Urunga J. Dew 6655 6846Toast Urunga Carnival – Ladies 3 Bowl Triples

Aug 30 Mosman L. ArmstrongBoomerang Shield 9955 2541

Aug 31 Urunga J. DewMixed Bowls 6655 6846

Sept 2 Newcastle District (Various Clubs)Grand Carnival E. Taylor 4950 0159

Sept 2 Sylvania K. McGregorSpring Carnival 9531 8035

Sept 2 The Entrance L. BarterSpringtime Triples 4333 1546


Sept 4 The Entrance L. BarterSpringtime Triples 4333 1546

Sept 4 Warringah J. MountainWarringah Trophy 9953 1561


Sept 6 West Dubbo A. Brown- 8 Oasis Classic Fours 6884 3000

Sept 9 Lake Cathie N. Scott 6584 49043 Bowls Pairs – Spring Carnival

Sept 9 Sutherland R. YoungCharity Day 9521 4662

Sept 11 Albion Park M. Duley-12 Ruth Williams Tournament 0409 562 207

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Sept 11 Lismore Workers Heights E. Swain-12 Fiesta Fours 6625 2459

Sept 11 Woy Woy L. Pointing-12 Waterview Carnival 4341 8323

Sept 12 Maclean L. McKaySpringtime Triples 6647 6690

Sept 14 Malua Bay M. MulcahyOpen Pairs 4472 2121

Sept 14 Birrong Sports M. Bodle 9644 6102-15 Lynn Smith O/60’s Ladies Pairs Classic

Sept 15 Beecroft L. ThornewellUnder 5’s Gala Triples 0424 291 549

Sept 15 Brush Park B. DewhirstJacobs Creek Mixed Triples 9871 6943

Sept 15 Callala Bay RSL L. RoleMaltese Bowlers 9726 0782

Sept 16 North Ryde RSL A. RichardsonGala Day 9419 8143

Sept 16 Lake Macquarie District P. Hulbert18, 20 Festival of Bowls 4950 6662

Sept 16 North Ryde RSL C. RenwickTriples 9878 1295

Sept 16 St Georges Basin L. ClarkeTooheys Open Triples 4443 2103

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Sept 16 Taren Point I. DeuschleCharity Day Open 4’s 9528 2113

Sept 16 Yamba W. BallantyneBlue Pacific Fours 6646 3437

Sept 18 Pt Macquarie Panthers T. MerchantOpen Three Bowl Pairs 6583 8496

Sept 19 Bowral M. ScrivenTulip Time Open Fours Tournament 4861 7850

Sept 20 Bankstown Sports M. GiacominOpen Triples 9790 0176

Sept 20 Cronulla J. Thornton75th Birthday Carnival 9531 0950

Sept 20 Newport Beach B. GreenNorthern Beaches Shield 9971 7627

Sept 21 Western Suburbs J. WisbyMagpie Pairs 0402 141 472

Sept 21 West Wyalong H. MacKenzie-22 Triples Carnival 6972 0420

Sept 22 Gymea K. GoochBowl & Dine 0417 077 501

Sept 22 Double Bay B. Shotland-23 Invitation Triples 0414 621 261

Sept 23 Figtree RSL L. PhoenixMajor/Minor Pairs 4229 1657

Sept 23 Mosman M. ScreenTop 5 Shield 8021 3538

Sept 23 Oak Flats L. WilkeVersatility Triples 4257 6875

Sept 28 Marrickville G. BarnesMargaret Osborne Remembrance Fours 9799 1052

Sept 30 The Hills District W. ByersOpen Fours Carnival 9634 1664

Oct 5-7 Cowra L. BurnsMaster’s Pairs 6342 2957

Oct 8 Northern Rivers B. Conroy-10 56th Annual Fours 6624 1792

Oct 9 Hazelbrook P. MitchellOpen Fours 0407 660 488

Oct 12 North Haven S. Globits-19 Riverview Carnival 6559 8259

Oct 13 Rosehill L. RoleMaltese Bowlers AGM 9726 0782

Oct 15 Blacktown City T. HornbyMixed Triples Carnival 0407 435 467

Oct 17 Inverell N. McIntyre 6722 1564Sapphire City Carnival – Open Women’s Triples

Oct 18 Inverell N. McIntyre 6722 1564Sapphire City Carnival – Triples or Mixed Triples

Oct 20 Brush Park B. DewhirstJacobs Creek Mixed Triples 9871 6943

Oct 21 Oak Flats L. WilkeCharity Day 4257 6875

Oct 21 Nambucca Heads L. Hartman-22 Charity Triples Carnival 6568 3347

Oct 27 Cronulla J. Thornton75th Birthday Carnival 9531 0950

Oct 27 Gymea K. GoochBowl & Dine 0417 077 501

Oct 28 North Haven E. PenderStocklands Carnival 6559 9150

Oct 28 Mosman M. Screen-30 Master Pairs 8021 3538

Oct 28 Woolgoolga L. Kaufmann-29 Gem Carnival 0439 245 006

Nov 2 Taren Point I. DeushleTravelex 2 Bowl Triples 9528 2113

Nov 5 Port City C. BowmanMelbourne Cup Day 6584 9229

Nov 8, 9 Holbrook J. Cookson10 Master Pairs Tournament 6036 3224

Nov 10 Rosehill L. RoleMaltese Bowlers 9726 0782

Nov 12 Dee Why R. CourtneyVersatility 5-a-side 9982 6087

Nov 17 Brush Park B. DewhirstJacobs Creek Mixed Triples 9871 6943

Nov 19 Windang K. Taylor-20 Versatility Fours 4295 1039

Nov 20 Pt Macquarie City C. BowmanGala Day 6584 9229

Nov 22 North Haven SecretaryOut of Hat Triples 6559 8259

Nov 23 Mount Lewis M. CornerLadies Open Triples 9709 5928

Nov 24 Gymea K. GoochBowl & Dine 0417 077 501

Nov 26 Port Macquarie City C. BowmanEncouragement Day 6584 9229

Nov 28 SawtellMajor/Minor Pairs Carnival

Dec 2 Albion Park M. Duley 0409 562 207Christmas in the Park – Ladies 3 Bowl Triples

Dec 2 Lithgow Workmens Valley N. WilliamsVersatility 6’s 6351 4056

Dec 7 Mona Vale R. VadeHam & Turkey Fours 9913 9189


In Memoriam

Cronulla WBC lost their esteemedmember and Patron Mrs Joan Smee,who passed away on April 25, 2013.

Joan moved from Blayney NSW andsettling in Cronulla joined the LadiesBowling Club in1973.

During the fortyyears of continuedClub membershipJoan acceptedmany committeepositions whichincluded ClubWelfare Officer,Match & SelectionCommittee, Vice President thenPresident in 1988-90 which coincidedwith the Club's 50th AnniversaryCelebrations and in 2012 was electedClub Patron.

In 1986 the Sutherland Shire DistrictWomen’s Bowling Association wasformed and Joan became a member ofthe inaugural committee.

A prominent bowler her achievementsincluded a member of winning teams ofClub Pairs, Triples, runner-up in FoursChampionships. She also participated inDistrict Pennant Teams.

Joan will be remembered for her performances in the club's AnnualChristmas Concerts and FashionParades when she would enjoy modelling the latest fashions.

With husband Reg they were activemembers of the club's Mixed TravellingBowlers and attended together many of the club's bowling days including visitations to Orange City.

Owing to ill health Joan was unableto play bowls for many months. Duringthis time she was supported by her family who along with her bowlingfriends kept in contact with phone calls,sent cards and visited her in hospital.

Joan will be remembered for hercourage with her health issues over pastmonths and will be sadly missed by allwho knew her.

Club members formed a guard ofhonour at her funeral.

• • • Dural Country Club members were

saddened to hear that their formerPresident and Patron Lorna Stangerhad passed away at the age of 90.

A lifelong sport lover, Lorna joined

Dural in 1990 where she soon becameproficient in her new sport. Lorna wonnumerous club events and was part ofthe first team to win a pennant flag forDural. Lorna soon became a coach andmany members thank Lorna for herencouragement with both their bowlsand in making othercontributions to theclub.

An excellentcook and needle-woman, the Duralsales tables alwaysfeatured some ofLorna’s beautifulhandcrafts andcooking.

When she retired from bowls shequickly adapted to snooker which shecontinued playing regularly until a fewweeks before her death. A very humbleand gentle lady, Lorna had a wickedsense of humour and love of life whichshe retained to the end as shown in this90th birthday photo.

Friends often heard her say, “I’m avery lucky old lady.”

Dural and her friends were indeed thelucky ones.

• • • Gloucester members were sad-

dened at the loss of their Life MemberKathleen Broadbent on June 4, 2013.Kath joined the clubin 1976 winning theChampionshipFours and Pairs in1982. She wasTreasurer for 19years.

Kath enjoyed herbowls up until ill-health preventedher from playing but still came down toenjoy a cuppa and a chat with theladies. The lady bowlers formed a guardof honour at the service.

• • • Grenfell and South Western District

were shocked and saddened by thesudden passing of Dawn Anderson onApril 8, 2013.

Dawn was a staunch and lovedmember of her club and district for 28years. At the time of her passing, shewas Club President for her third time.Dawn was a past District President anda current Vice President. She was an

exceptional bowler;winning club singlesseven times, districtsingles and manychampionships andpennants. A hardworker and strongsupporter, she issorely missed.

Local and districtbowlers and local men bowlers formed aguard of honour at her funeral.

• • • Harbord member Helen Glen

Lapsley known as Glenda to all hermany bowling friends passed awayMarch 28 2013, two weeks before her90th birthday.

Glenda started bowling in October1989 with Harbord Bowling Club andheld the position of Treasurer from 1998to 2006.

Glenda wasalways available onclub days to lend ahelping hand. Formany years Glendawas a member ofthe Pennants sidesand was part of the1993 Grade 4 winning side and 1995 Grade 3 winningside.

A successful Club member Glendawon Championship Triples in 1995,Championship fours in 1997, 2000, andMajor/Minor Club Pairs in 2011.

Glenda had a great sense of loyaltyto the club and her humour gave us all alift on many occasions. She will beremembered by all.

• • • Harden District members and friends

were saddened by the passing of BettyFisher after a long illness on February22, 2013, aged 85 years.

Betty loved herbowls. Although notplaying over thepast few years dueto ill health, sheenjoyed helping sellraffle tickets onPresident’ s Daysand catching upwith old friends andwelcoming new ones.

Betty joined Harden club in 1971; shewas Club President for 3 terms, and


Vice President of South Western Districtin 1987.

Betty won numerous Club andDistrict championships and Club MixedPairs twice. Her proudest win was beingin the No 4 Pennant team in 1975.

Betty will be remembered for hersmile and happy personality by all whoknew her.

At her funeral a Guard of Honour wasformed by her bowling friends. Betty willbe greatly missed.

• • • Harden District Women’s Bowling

Club was saddened by the suddenpassing of Life Member Theresa Peetaged 92 years onApril 13, 2013.

Theresa joinedthe club in 1973and held a numberof positions over 40years. Theresa wasSecretary for 16years, PublicityOfficer for 18 yearsand delegate for fiveyears.

Over the years Theresa was a member of our Pennant sides and amember of the winning Kelly Rose Bowlteam in 1989 and 2010.

Theresa always helped new bowlerswith her knowledge of the game and willbe remembered for her sportsmanshipand respect for her fellow bowlers.Members of Harden club and SouthWest district clubs formed a Guard ofHonour at her funeral and we will miss agreat lady.

• • • Kingswood members were sad-

dened by the passing of one of theirPatrons and Life Member, Patricia Ryanon May 18, 2013 at the age of 94 years,just two weeksshort of her 95thbirthday.

Pat, as she wasaffectionately knownand her husbandFrank started playing bowls atKingswood in 1979.She was a keencompetitor and a competent bowlerwinning a number of ClubChampionships. She was in the teamthat won the inaugural Nepean Plate in

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2002 and in other teams that wonPennant flags for Kingswood. Sheserved on Committee for a number ofyears and with her calm personality quietly went about doing things shecould see needed to be done. It wasalways a pleasure to sit and listen to Pattalk about the early days of bowling andhow things were done then.

Pat will be sadly missed by her familyand bowling friends.

• • • Maitland Park members are mourn-

ing the loss of fellow member, JoyceBrooks who passedaway suddenlyJune 7, 2013

Joyce joined theclub 36 years agoand was bowls co-ordinator for thepast 30 years. Shewas also a LifeMember, a verygenerous lady, Joyce was always readyto lend a hand to one and all. She was atireless worker for “The Park” who lovedher bowls.

We will miss her greatly.

• • • Urunga WBC members were deeply

saddened by the passing of JoanPartridge on May 31, 2013.

Joan was a gentle, kind and resilientlady who had emigrated from Walessome years ago and settled in Urungawhere she took up lawn bowls andbecame a valued member of the SocialCommittee on which she served formany years.

Sadly ill healthprevented her fromactively continuingto play bowls butthis did not deterher from attendingthe club onwomen’s bowlingdays and alwaysthere to fulfil commitments as a valuedbackstop for Chairperson of the SocialCommittee and dear friend, NoelaMcCabe. She had a wry sense ofhumour and was greatly loved by all herbowling friends.

On June 7 Joan’s bowling friendsfarewelled her in a moving service wherethey learnt much more about this quietachiever who will be sorely missed.

• • • Wangi Ladies Bowling Club lost a

part of its history with the passing ofAlice Wyborn. Alice was the first member of the Wangi Ladies BowlingClub, joining onDecember 8, 1957with a membershiplasting 56 years.

Alice was aFoundation Member,Patron, and LifeMember and duringher time at the clubserved as Presidentand Games Secretary and was alwaysinvolved in club activities. Alice hadmany achievements on the bowlinggreen included winning the MajorSingles, Pairs, Triples and was a member of the team that won thePennant Flag – Grade 4 for the club in1996.

Our thoughts and prayers are withher family and many friends.

• • • It is with great sadness that we report

the passing of Wingham’s beloved lifemember Lorna Budden on April 232013, aged 84 years.

Lorna’s bowling achievements werenumerous having won the Major Singles 6 times. In 1999 she achievedwhat was believed a club record at thetime, with a total of 6 championships inone year.

Lorna was named runner up DistrictPlayer of the year. Winning the DistrictTriples in 2000, 3 Pennant flags, sheloved playing championship pairs withdaughter Narelle, which they won andwere runners up on many occasions.Numerous championships of triples andfours were alsowon.

Lorna was anaccredited nationalcoach, a tirelessworker and supporter for theclub, showing kindness, friendship,never too proud toplay with new bowlers – such was hergenerosity for the love of bowls.

Lorna loved family, friends, life andbowls and will be sadly missed and longremembered by those who were fortunate to have known her.

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NORTH SHORE341A Condamine Street, Manly Vale 2093 Phone: (02) 9949 8096(Next door to Chemist and near Newsagency)

CENTRAL COAST66 The Entrance Road, The Entrance 2261Phone: (02) 4333 5589(Opposite The Lakes Hotel)

Shoes ASSORTED SIZES, COLOURS & STYLES

Ladies ColouredPolo Shirts4 STYLES

$29NOW

UP TO 75% OFF

NOW

$ 59LADIES & MENS

$35

Mens Polo TopsCREAMMIXED SIZES NOW

$ 39$19

Bowls Lifter3 PIECEMETAL NOW

$ 35$20

Jackets (Nylon)FULLY LINEDROYAL, GREEN, SKY BLUE, MAROON , WHITE NOW

$ 79$49100% WATERPROOF

Coloured BowlsHENSELITE, TAYLOR, DRAKESPRIDE, GREENMASTERMIXED COLOURS & SIZES NOW

$ 675$395

VestsWHITE, CREAM, NAVYMIXED SIZES NOW

$ 49$25

LADIES & MENS

Ladies HatsMEDIUM BRIM(STRAW)

$ 59$35

TOP QUALITY

NOW

Bowls MeasureMETAL (Australian made)3 COLOURS

$ 35$22NOW

Mens TrousersCREAM & WHITEROYAL

$ 79 $29$ 79 $49

NOW

NEW

TAILORED

Alterations while you

wait at Burwood store

July-August

Documents

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coaching report

windmatch report

umpires report

theaccuracy of material

barbara hazeltine email

lesley swales actingregion

journal correspondence