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100 years old
competing against “A” Grade (State) players. They enjoyed the fierce competition and did not disgrace themselves.
Tuesday evening BBQ and Bowls/Croquet
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Once again, we joined the social bowlers on Tuesday evenings, which has proven to be most successful and enjoyable. Croquet volunteers prepare the salads every fortnight for the BBQ hamburgers. Thanks to the bowlers for sharing this evening event with us.
Finally I would like to wish all members a very happy, healthy and successful 2023
– Di McGivern
100 years old
Old time bowler and multiple state and club title winner Doug Arrowsmith from Hollywood Subiaco is over 100 years old but still has a regular drink at his club. I played there earlier this year and a beautifully maintained Holden Brougham (circa 1968) caught my eye as it left the car park. A few enquires later I learned that Doug still lives alone in City Beach.
One day recently a fellow followed him into his driveway. Nervously, Doug asked the visitor if he could help him and was asked if he’d sell his car to him for $30,000. Doug explained that the car was not for sale. The visitor then upped his offer to $40,000 but again Doug declined. And just to finish Doug’s tale he had to do his annual driving test a few weeks earlier, but he forgot his driving glasses…but still passed his test. A REAL TOUGH OLD FELLER, DOUG.
– Trevor Orton
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