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MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS CLUB

Thursday February 9th

Meeting Day: Winners pulled out of the hat was the team with the least amount of ends won: Jan Stokes, Margaret Smith and Barbara Withers; R/ ups: Margaret Cooper, Beverley Zilflesch and Robin Petrus. A birthday cake was had at our afternoon tea for Barbara May and Kay McDonald. Raffle winner: Trish Arnold. Next week is the start of the 2 Bowls Singles. Please check the noticeboard to see when you are to play or be a marker. Also on the board are flyers for people interested in playing at other venues like the White Ladies Funeral Fun Day at West Cairns Bowls Club. Names in by 12pm and play is at 1pm, all welcome. Ladies interested in learning to play bowls, there is free coaching available. For more information contact Carole Maxted: caroles44bb@ dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537.

Sunday 5th February: Sunday

Social Mixed Bowls: Winners: Leonie Sims, Mary McGrory and Ted Holms; R/ups: Russell Snook, Ian Bailey and Richard Anderson. All welcome. Contact the Mossman Bowls Club on 4098 1434.

Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: Winners: Rick, Dave, Ross; R/ups: Bob, Jim, Les.

Tuesday Night Bowls: Spider: Deb, Sandy, Michael, Mick, Rod, Sisca. Wednesday Mixed Bowls: Winner: B Andreatta, L Roberts, D Kenshole, L Kenshole; R/up: J Carey, L McCarthy, J Smith, A Clarkson. Thursday Mixed Triples: Winner: B Smith, R Blake, N Robson; R/ups: P Standidge, R Gillman, A Tymms, W Morris. Club Championships: Ladies

4’s: O Morley, E Parkes, L Roberts, J Whitehead def C Thompson, B Andreatta, D Deegan, B Drewitt, 19-15. All bowlers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls available for free, ph 4057 6931. Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes before start. Club championships to be played: Check boards for play by dates for Championship games. Like us on Facebook.

MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday February 8th: A great turn up for the Bob Pitson Memorial Bowls afternoon with bowlers coming from near and far. Winners: Janenne, K Hogan, R Willimas, J Lewis; R/ups: P Widdows, Val Trevor, S Stefferson; 3rd: P Brown, G Brown, P Soda. Thursday February 9th: Jackpot Pairs: Winners: C Barry, B Fitzpatrick; R/ up: V Tiraboschi, E Tiraboschi. Best of 2nd Game: J Alcorn, K Kitson. Sunday February 12th: Winners: H Wallace, L Cadorin, D Harrigton, E Thompson; R/up: G Burrows, P Brown, J Dennis, C De Zen. Nominations for singles pairs and fours close on February 16th so please put names on board. February 26th will be January and February Birthdays, 1pm start. Bowls meeting will be on February 16th. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288. Wednesdays: Club selected games, 2x 12 ends: 12.30 for 1.00pm.

MOSSMAN MEN’S

BOWLS CLUB

Saturday February 11th: 32 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls: Ted Holmes, John Hopkins, Peter Worley draw against Charlie Toohey, Jock Constantine, Bernie Savage, 14-14; Col Widdows, James Ashcroft, Jim Geddes draw against Dave Blain, Peter McGory, Derek Franklin, 24-24; Peter Busch, John Fleming, Troy Churchill def Ranald Edwards, Richard Anderson, Nev Tesch, 22-19; John Cochrane, Dick Pitt, Tony Brlyack def Eric Smith, Jarrod Kearney, Mike Sims, 19-18; Terry Richards, Nev Fletcher def Bill Smith Bill Allison 3118; and the winners for the day, Sas, Steve Hudson def Wayne

Parkes, Bob Carrol, 30-10. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday: names in by 12pm with card call at 12.45pm for a 1.00pm start. To register ring the Club on 4098 1434. Calendar of events for February and March now posted on the noticeboard. Club Championship book for 2023 is now open and will close at 4pm March 6th. Anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Follow Mossman Bowls Club Men’s Section on facebook or see our website www.mossmanbowlsclub.com. au.

BTFNQ

District Championship

Singles held over the weekend of February 11th-12th at West Cairns and Marlin Coast. The Saturday games produced 16 players to go forward to compete in the Knockout games on Sunday morning at Marlin Coast. The following 8 players went into the second round going head-to-head to move to the third round: J Walford def W Petrohilos 25-19; B Moore def C. Riddell 25-20; K Mitchell def S Henson 25-17; M DeVries def M Frese 25-20. In the afternoon B Moore def J Walford 25-9. The M DeVries vs K Mitchell game was sus- pended at 13-11 due to Mick’s ill health and will continue Saturday February 18th at 10am at Marlin Coast. The winner will then Play B Moore in the final game. The Final of the District pairs between N Twining & L Braggins and D Lawton & D Goode will be played on Saturday February 18th at 10am.

Gordonvale Bowls

CLUB

Wednesday February 15th: Social Bowls at 1pm; Thursday February 16th: Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs at 1pm. Last week’s Winners: R Moody & G Spicer. Fridays: Barefoot Bowls & BBQ. Enquire 4056 1050 by previous Thursday. Reminder that Club Membership Fees were due 1st January. Our AGM will be on February 26th at 10am.

EDGE HILL BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Bowls: Social bowls for Thursday February 9th were washed out. Ladies your names must be in by 2.30pm for a 3pm start on Thursday February 16th.

Men’s Bowls: District Pairs Final will be Lyle Braggins and Nick Twining vs Don Lawton and Dave Goode to be played 18th February at Marlin Coast. Kim Mitchell will also complete his Semi Final game against Mick DeVries. The winner will then play Ben Moore in the Final. Give our players your support. Games start at 10am at Marlin Coast Club. Nomination sheets for Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours are on the notice board. Get your name down for these Club Championship events. All events will close on Saturday February 18th. Remember that all entrants MUST be Financial Members to be eligible for these Club Events. Tuesday February 7th: No Social Bowls played. Put your name down for a game. Wednesday February 8th: Winners: Tony and Terri McAlary; R/ups: Ray Owens, Matt Norrie and Wayne Hewitt. Saturday Social Bowls played but due to low numbers no winners were nominated.

Social Bowls: Social Bowls will resume with Tuesday at 1pm and Night bowls remain at 7pm, Wednesday night Self Selected Triples will also remain at 7pm. Saturday Social Bowls will still be played 1pm Saturday. Check with the Club for other start times or see the new Social Bowls Booking forms online on Edge Hill Club Website and Facebook page. You can contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for social bowls assistance and volunteering your time or ring the Club 4053 1036.

WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB

Friday Scroungers: Winner: Mal Taylor; R/up: Pauline Bent. Tuesday Afternoon:

Winners: Royston, Rick Radigna and Larry Mills, 27pts; R/ups: Peter Travers, Ted Hamilton and Phil Buntain, 17pts and +12 in the second game. Thirsty Thursday Best Players: John Cole, Yvonne Rutherford, and Edna. Sunday

Morning: Winners: Patty Pue, Steve Holles, and Steve Smith, 23 pts; R/ups: Mal Gordon, Billy Gill and Johno, 21 pts. The Jackpot was not won. Club Championship Season

2023: Men’s First Division

4’s First Game: Neil Mallyon, Jim Carr, Glen Donavan and Johnny Bent def Wally Edwards, Steve Howells, Ted Hamilton and Eddie Czarnecki in a hard-fought battle with both teams taking the lead, and in the final ends Johnny Bent’s team won with 15 pts to 13 pts after 25 ends. Happy bowling and see you on the Green. Social bowlers are always welcome.

West Cairns Tpi

Memorial Bowls Club

Playing in less-than-ideal conditions, twelve players participated in social mixed bowls on the carpet green at West Cairns Bowls Club last Monday. Winners awarded at the end of the day were Max Harker, Dave Nicholls and Ann Semken. Each Monday, our group of mainly senior retired bowlers meet at the club when the cards are called at 1.15pm with the game commencing at 1.30pm and concluding at 4.30pm. As part of the green fee paid, afternoon tea is provided. A random card is drawn at the end of play and a small cash prize paid to the winning players. Friendly social bowls is the feature of our games as no serious competition play is involved. To join us on any Monday, please contact our selector Rosemary on 0409 624 623 any time before midday on Monday to have your name included. Members are invited to nominate for any position on the new committee which will be elected early in March. Look forward to seeing you in the future at the club.

Innisfail Mens

Thursday Afternoon Social Bowls Winners: Gordon Goes, Doug Juhas, Dave Irwin and newcomer Robert Croatto. Visitors and new members most welcome. Names in by 12:30pm for a 1pm start. The master, Sergio DellaPozza continued on his winning way by defeating Warren Sinclair in the A-Grade Singles. Check the notice board for any club games to be played and organise to play them. This Saturday the next round of the Barry Wallis Shield will be played at Innisfail. Come down and support our club teams.

MILLAA MILLAA GOLF

4BBB kindly sponsored by Bruce Hunter, played on a beautiful day, by 23 players including two visitors: Richard Currie and Dave Morrison. Special thanks to Ross Ellen for filling two slots to give us an even number. Winners: Graham Suffield and Ash Healy on 17pts after a countback; R/ up: David Welch and Kelvin Groves; 3rd: Mark Twomey and Gary Soper. NTP: Dave Hay and today’s sponsor Bruce Hunter taking 1/10; Don McHardie 5/14. 5 Raffle draws: Winners: Dave Morrison, the club thanks to Bruce Hunter, Bill Dray and David Welch won twice. Members draw was $120 this week, and 45 Mark Twomey claimed the prize. Next week is a two ball Medley Ambrose Sponsored by the Millaa Millaa Hotel, it is a draw for teams so, 9.00 for 9.30. March 4th: Any ladies who would like to have a game or just try golf, Millaa Millaa Golf Club is hosting a free team golf afternoon, a team member will accompany each team to help with rules and tips on how to play: arrive at 1pm for a 1.30 start. We will only be playing nine holes so should be all back in the club house a bit after three.