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Mudcrabs Awards FROM Page 20 the semi-finals, a great achievement said coach, the inimitable Hugh (Flash) Gordon. “‘We were the most
disciplined side in the competition and played above our weight being smaller and younger.” “Everyone will always get a game, that’s what being in a town football side means,”
Flash said. And it was a night to pay tribute to the dedicated supporters and committee members who worked tirelessly for the Mudcrabs throughout the season. Accolades went to new President Heather Davy, Secretary Ann Scully, All-
round organiser Geoff Scully and organising committee members Stephanie Rushby and Fiona Mobbs. During the year the Mudcrabs also did their bit for charity raising $700 for “Beyond Blue.” As for the players. James Bowden was named Best
Back, James Farmer received the Coaches Award, Jackson Page Best Forward, Nathan Colver Most Valuable Player, Stephanie Rushby. Geoff Scully and Fiona Mobbs were awarded Club Persons of
the Year and Ann Scully, the Pelican Award. Coach “Flash” Gordon summed up the season when he said, “We played the game for the right reasons and we adopted the spirit of Rugby.”
q Best Forward, Pat Laver with Coach Hugh (Flash) Gordon.
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winner was Glenis Hartcher, attaining 92 points. THURSDAY evening, 25 August, was the highlight for all the social darts competitors for the club. A great evening of darts was had from all those who were attending. The winners and runner up team had to battle through a four way teams play off after already playing the regulation four games to be in the running for the winning position. The mixed doubles winning team were Robert
Muddies Presentation.
q Club Persons of the Year, Stephanie Rushby, Peter Weir, Fiona Mobbs.
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BOWLS Tea Gardens Women’s Bowls By Lynda RICHARDS TUESDAY 23rd August: First round of the club Triples Championship was contested by four teams. Great bowls delivered by all players. The team of Bev Stephens, Lily Smith and Dale Winter
Peet-Kay Series BOWLS Tea Gardens Men’s Bowls By The JAFFA
THE weather played an important part in the bowling news this week with the usual Wednesday Nominated Triples washed out and rain threatening through until Friday. 26 August: The sun came out on Friday morning so as to allow the Peet-Kay bowlers from Tasmania a chance to play a team from Tea Gardens. The Peet-Kay Series, as it is known, has been played between the two rival States
Geoff and Ann Scully.
Bartlett and Pauly Day. Closely following for the runner up position were the mixed doubles team consisting of Gene McKenzie and Marion Smith. One of the highlights for the evening was the perfect score obtained from a visitor to the club,Pauly Day. From a possible 180 points available, Pauly Day scored 180 points and also received the mens highest score for the social darts evening. The ladies highest score was 126 points, achieved from Marion Smith.Great Darts.
Triples Championship, played in atrocious weather conditions, cold, windy with the occasional shower. The comment was made “it must be snowing somewhere.” The competitive spirit of the game was not dampened all teams hoping for a win. The winner teams on the day were as follows Rink 2 Bev Stephens, Lily Smith and Dale Winter.
Rink 3 Julie, Kennedy, Sheril Johnson and Anne MacKenzie. Rink 4 Kathy Stone, Wendy Jones and Olive McKeown. Rink 5 Karen McPhie, Robyn Webster and Liz Kelly. These teams play round three of the championship on Tuesday 30th August. There was no social bowls played. The 7th October is Oncology Day, this is an annual event held by Tea
Gardens Women’s Bowling Club to raise money for Mater Calvary Newcastle Hospital the club recognises that this event would not be possible without the support and donations made by the local community and businesses and appreciates their assistance again for this year’s event.
of NSW and Tasmania for over 50 years having its infancy way back in 1961. The Tasmanian players are selected from bowling clubs all over Tasmania for the privilege to play in a series of bowling events against a test side from NSW and “friendlies” with other Clubs included in the itinerary. Players are selected not only on their bowling abilities but also on their social skills and their compatibility with the overall touring party. At Tea Gardens a total of 64 bowlers competed, 32 from q Peet-Ray Secretary/Chairman presenting a commemorative each side in a game of Fours plaque to Country Club President Ken McKeown. over 21 ends. President Ken McKeown with The last time the two go by this was a fitting result. teams met, Tea Gardens were The game of bowls the winner a commemorative plaque. by a country mile! The visitors then headed victorious. Not this time. The adjudicator appointed The players enjoyed a off to Sydney for two days to compute the scores Country Club lunch where R&R before commencing the determined that the match to mark the occasion, the three test series against a Secretary/Chairman and Royal NSWBA side concluding ended in a draw. If the goodwill and tour leader, Max Minns, with the third test at Club Country Club Mount Lewis on 1 September. camaraderie was anything to presented
Bowling Club Patron, Gary Melrose played a big part in ensuring that our guests enjoyed their stay and much praise is due to the management and staff of the Country Club. 27 August: Perfect spring weather greeted the Sunday Introduction to Bowls players today with 28 bowlers enjoying the conditions. The winners with the highest margin were; Dianne Kiss, Dean Harsh and Beverley Thrift. Lucky Losers were Jean Glover, Laurel Laver and Dennis Wilberforce. Thank you to the Cooks Barry Goode and Ron Webster and Coach, Geoff Muggleton. Next week, Fathers-Day, there will be some special prizes for dads. New bowlers always welcome to come along and join the Sunday bowlers. During August each year
the NDBA runs the Mattara Carnival and several Tea Gardens bowlers have taken part. In the Mattara Triples the Tea Gardens combination of; Richard Lee, Sean Mearrick and Steven Pell, were successful in the early stages but were eventually eliminated. Great effort! The entry form is on our notice board for participation in the RSL Nominated Mixed Pairs that will be played as a three bowls event over five games of ten (10) ends on Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th September. Entry is $40.00 per pair which covers bowls and lunch after the second game each day. Prize Money of $1000.00 has been provided by the RSL LifeCare at the Grange. Starting time 9.30.a.m. Dress is Uniform.
defeated Pam Gilchrist, Bev Rhodes and Kathie Rimmer. Lynda Richards, Verlie Gray and Maynie Roberts winning against Jan Kuzmic, Francis Betar and Wendy Brand. Other members of the club enjoyed playing social bowls, winners were with the highest margin on ends
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were Dianne Kiss, Dorothy Thompson, Karen Green and Vicki Rankin. Prior to play Welfare Officer Margaret Smith gave us an update on Merle Sargeant’s progress following her recent hip surgery. Hopefully Merle will be back on the green soon. Happy birthday to Susan GateRigutto. Thursday 25th August: Second round of the club
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