SOUTH AUSTRALIAN
BOWLER
Official Publication of Bowls SA
April 2013
STAN BURNETT Club stalwart and three generations of a bowling family
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s the newly appointed General Manager of Bowls SA, I want to offer two quick notes of appreciation. To my predecessor Ben Scales for his time and efforts over four years as General Manager, and to the Members and Staff who have made my induction to Bowls SA seamless. I thank you for your trust and support. With any changes in management come new thought processes and ideas to effectively deliver. Like most sporting bodies Bowls SA is a member based organisation which acts for the membership and in the direction in which you, the members, want the sport to take. I therefore see my role as acting for you “The Member” and this can only be delivered through effective communication which I encourage at all levels of the sport. Within my previous role, as a Bowls Australia Community Development Officer, I travelled around the State to visit Bowling Clubs; working with them towards engaging their business
and strategic plans, encouraging members to accredit as coaches and umpires and consider ways of addressing participation levels. The mention of the word ‘change’ in most Clubs usually comes with questions aligned with ‘When to Change?’, ‘Why Change?’ and ‘How to Change?’ We will all have our different views on the ‘How to’. The simple message is, become involved through your Club, Committees and the Council. We need to employ “best practices” amongst our Clubs and this will ensure the longevity of our great sport and we can only do this through effective communication. I ask that you utilise the structure of your Region, your Councillors and Assistant Councillors and your CDO and provide feedback. They are your conduit to Bowls SA. Finally, I congratulate the Port Elliot and Mount Barker Bowling Clubs on reaching their milestone of 100 years in which I was fortunate enough to attend celebrations of two very proud
“Bowls is a science, the study of a lifetime, in which you may exhaust yourself but not your subject. It is a contest, a duel calling for courage, skill and self-control. It is a test of temper, a trial of honour, a revealer of character. Bowls is a cure for care and an antidote for worry. It includes companionship with friends, sociability and opportunities for courtesy, kindliness and generosity to an opponent. It provides not only physical health but moral force.” Supplied by Annie Lowe
and well managed Clubs. Thank you to both Clubs and your volunteers for a truly enjoyable day.
Mark Easton
Contents Features & Articles
26 STAN BURNETT Waikerie member Stan Burnett, club stalwart and three generations of a bowling family
Lawn Bowls - The RSL & Legacy Smart Investing Prestige Medley MGA Men’s & Women’s Country Carnivals City v Country The Den has expanded National Pharmacies State Triples Jenny Threadgold - The Consummate Professional National Pharmacies join Bowls SA The Bowlers Den Country Round Robin - Yorke Peninsula Dominate Stan Burnett - Club Stalwart and three generations of a bowling family
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Holdfast Bay’s Bar Manager, Jenny Threadgold has been a part of the club for 30 years
BOWLER Official Bowls SA Publication
President’s Message Bowls SA Update Alsco Volunteer Award Regional Roundup High Performance Unbiased Opinion You be the Umpire - Questions Classifieds We will Remember Them Vale - Jim Baldwin Spot the Jack Upcoming Events You be the Umpire - Answers
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President's Message
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ince my last report there has been a lot of activity with most State events finalised, and the MGA Men’s and Women’s Country Carnival, Prestige Medleys, Schroeter, Kennedy and Under 18 Shield events played. Reports are included on Pages 10,12 and 14. Congratulations to Bowls Operations Manager Rhys Taylor and his helpers on their management of these events. A big thank you goes to the volunteers and Clubs that supported Bowls SA events by offering their expertise, facilities and catering. With pennant competitions completed or the finals underway it’s almost time for presentations and Annual Meetings and I urge everyone to show their support for their Club
administrators by attending meetings and expressing appreciation for the work they do in keeping the clubs functioning. Maybe you could put your hand up to take on one of these very important roles. Since the last edition of the Bowler we have welcomed Mark Easton into the role of General Manager. Many of you would have met Mark when he visited clubs throughout South Australia in his capacity as a Bowls Australia Community Development Officer. Mark has stepped into his new role with a broad knowledge of the sport and many fresh and innovative ideas. We also welcomed Brad Jonnek to the Sports Administration Trainee role, replacing Nicole Carey who has commenced a Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Management at Uni SA. Tickets are now available for the Bowls SA Awards Night to be held on Friday May 24 at the Festival Function Centre. Please come along and celebrate the achievements of our South Australian bowlers. A new category ‘Club of the Year’
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will be included this year. There will be three categories, Large Club (101 + members), Medium Club (51 – 100 members), and Small Club (1 – 50 members). Has your Club considered the criteria and put in a nomination? Nominations are now open for Bowls SA Committee positions for 20132014 and forms are available on the Bowls SA website or from the Bowls SA office. Do you have a business background that would be beneficial to the governance of the sport? Have you considered nominating for a position on a Committee or the Board of Bowls SA? If you would like further information please contact General Manager Mark Easton or members of the Board. Nomination forms for Board positions will be distributed in July and will also be available on the Bowls SA website.
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Update BOWLS SA TREASURER It is with regret that the Board accepted John McDougall’s resignation as Treasurer and from all Bowls SA positions. A big thank you is extended to John for his time, dedication and expertise over many years. In accordance with the Bowls SA Constitution the position of Treasurer is now regarded as a casual vacancy. The Board are seeking Expressions of Interest from members, who have a strong financial background and meet the criteria, to complete the term which concludes at the Annual General Meeting in September 2013. Further details can be obtained by contacting General Manager, Mark Easton on 8234 7544 or email gm@bowlssa.com.au SPORTS TRAINEE Bowls SA welcomes Brad Jonnek who commenced a 12 month Sports Administration Traineeship with the organization on February 25. Brad has already demonstrated strong leadership skills in his chosen sport of basketball and the traineeship will provide opportunities for him to gain experience and qualifications in the sports industry.
The traineeships program is subsidised by the Federal Government and the Office for Recreation and Sport and Bowls SA acknowledges the support of these bodies. During the 12 month appointment Brad will undertake training at Sport SA to complete a Certificate III in Sports Administration, provide administration assistance to all Bowls SA departments, as well as providing support to the development and events team at Active After School Clinics and events to enable him to gain a broad understanding of sport and event management.
on Monday March 25 provided this opportunity and the Board will now give consideration to the feedback and the issues raised. Distance in regional areas is a major issue but the Board appreciates the time taken by the members who made the trip to attend. On Tuesday March 26 the Board met at the Kirton Bowling Club for their monthly Board Meeting. Sincere thanks to the Cummins and Kirton Clubs for the use of their facilities and to the members for their wonderful country hospitality.
REGION 5 OPEN FORUM A goal of the Board is to meet with as many members as possible to update them on significant issues and to find out firsthand the concerns of local members. A forum at Cummins Bowling Club
BOWLS SA COMMITTEES Nominations for Bowls SA Committees are now open for the term, 1 July 2013 – 30 June 2014. Nominations close on April 19, 2013 and need to be accompanied by supporting information relevant to the respective position. All nominees must be fully registered members of A Member Club and of Bowls SA. Nomination Forms are available from Bowls SA or on the Bowls SA website or for further information contact Administration Manager Nola Byass on 8234 7544 or email admin@bowlssa. com.au
Alsco Volunteer Award TOM HARRIS
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om started his bowling career in 1963 at the Yorketown Bowling Club and also became an instigator and foundation member of the Warooka Club in 1964. Next season Tom will realise 50 years’ service, and his outstanding voluntary commitment, work ethic and readiness to assist no matter what the job are a credit to him. His broad range of roles have included Club Secretary, Selector, Green keeper, making sure the ditches remain weed free, putting up the flags, and willingly doing the dishes on women’s pennant days. Even though totally deaf for three years and only able to communicate by writing, until he was fitted with a cochlear implant, Tom still played pennant bowls and Club tournaments. His prowess on the green resulting in 11 Club Champion and four Club Pairs titles and this year at the age of 89, he again won the Pairs title playing with his brother Bob aged 84. The Warooka Club in nominating Tom for the Volunteer of the Year Award thank him for his endeavours, his integrity and for being a wonderful member and volunteer.
BERYL WESTPHALEN
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eryl, as Club Secretary of the Marion RSL Bowling Club is the prime organiser and delegator for activities within the Club. She has shown dedication in her many and varied roles, always giving encouragement and direction to bowlers under her care and making sure coaching is readily available. An important part of her role is Fundraising Coordinator and, as Marion RSL is a small club, organising successful Gala Days and social events have been crucial to the Club’s survival. Another of her many hats is Night Owls Coordinator and Beryl is always on the lookout for new bowlers and has successfully attracted a lot of younger members to the Club, encouraging them to go on to play pennants. Despite family commitments Beryl has always maintained an enormous vigour and eagerness that never wanes. Congratulations Beryl, you have proven to be a reliable and conscientious leader and a wonderful mentor and the Marion RSL Bowling Club express their gratitude by nominating you for the Volunteer of the Year Award.
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drian’s list as a volunteer is extensive from President, Treasurer, Vice President, Committee member (20 years), Umpire for 15 years and Green keeper for 10, through to working on the Club Constitution. Adrian has certainly covered most roles within the Port Neill Club and as a member for 30 years he has also achieved success on the green winning the Club Champion title seven times, the Club Pairs and the Association Champion of Champions twice. His love of the sport has seen him pass on his knowledge by coaching school children and giving his time as a selector and delegate. Despite surgery on his right shoulder, Adrian continued to play; he simply bowled with his left hand for two years before converting to a Bowling Arm. A further set back with the loss of sight in one eye has still not deterred him from going out to play his much loved sport. Adrian’s dedication, character and strong volunteering spirit has been gratefully acknowledged by the Port Neill Bowling Club in nominating him for the Volunteer of the Year Award.
All six Nominees will now be in the running to be named 2013 Volunteer of the Year at the Bowls SA Awards Night to be held on Friday 24 May, 2013.
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Lawn Bowls - The RSL & Legacy
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itting in the clubrooms at the Loxton RSL Bowling Club in early January of this year was an experience I will not soon forget. I had been seated at a similar spot many times before at tournaments in the mid 2000’s when living in the township but on this occasion I was on the premises to attend the funeral of a good mate of mine, Bill Chisholm. Bill had been in the navy and an image of the ship that he served on was prominently displayed. It was a sobering experience as many said goodbye to a fellow bowler and friend. It got me wondering about the relationship between RSL’s and bowling clubs and whether they were generally one entity or two. It was a question that was answered very quickly after I had arrived home but until that point I had never actually thought of the working relationship between the two. I was also uncertain where the Legacy organisation fitted in to the equation. What I did know however was that each year on behalf of the RSL, Loxton Bowling Club ran a Legacy charity tournament. It is a special day on the calendar and is always well supported. The club has run the tournament for the last 64 years without a break. Many other bowling clubs support Legacy on an annual basis. With RSL committees preparing for ANZAC Day on April 25 I took the time to spend a couple of hours with Trevor Whitelaw who is the President of the Brighton Sub-Branch of the RSL. I also caught up with Brighton Bowling Club President John Kirby and between the two they explained how the two clubs had co-existed from 2007 onwards. I was left in no doubt that the two men get on very well and that the respective committees work well together. “A lot of hard work went in prior to the set-up of the model we had chosen” Whitelaw explained when asked to talk on what was a complicated process. “The RSL owned only half of one green at the old premises and that was sold to the council to help fund our move. The key element was that we couldn’t just create a new club. The RSL had to maintain its own identity and in the end that suited both clubs. At the time the RSL bowling club was near to closing down and the Brighton Bowling Club was looking for a changed focus. We now have around 400 RSL and 286 members and many use the bar facilities as their “local”. The RSL’s responsibilities in the new set-up include the stocking and running of the bar facilities”. Kirby added that his club was happy with the relationship and said that the key to the success of the operation was good communications. “We all get on with each other and we are aiming for a “win-win” situation” he commented. Strangely while re-construction went forward at the current premises the two clubs operated out of the old RSL premises on Brighton Road for the first year of operation. At present the club has a Friday night dinner once a month and also leases out the club for private functions. As with all bowling clubs Saturday night functions can be a problem with players coming off the green and enjoying a couple of drinks with opposition players and mates as visitors arrive. With this in mind the two committees are looking at an extension which will allow for after match drinks in an area separated from the function room as the operation looks to the future.
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So how do the two clubs co-exist? “Firstly it is important to recognise that although we share these premises we run as completely separate entities” Whitelaw stressed. “However we work under a three party agreement which includes Brighton Bowling Club, Brighton RSL and the local Council. Three person committees from the bowling and RSL meet once a month and we have few problems in the running of the facilities. The bar proceeds are split 50-50 between the two clubs.” In 2006/07 the Brighton RSL was at the point of shutting down. However the decision to move in with the bowling club has changed the fortunes of the RSL dramatically and much of the current success of ANZAC Day in Brighton can be attributed to the Brighton Bowling Club members. “Brighton ANZAC Day is now one of the biggest in the State” an obviously happy Whitelaw explained. “The bowling club supplies traffic marshalls and key catering staff and that allows RSL members to enjoy what is “their day”. We now have around 5,000 at dawn service and over 100 marching and it is one of the biggest turnouts in South Australia.” If the attitude of Trevor Whitelaw and John Kirby is anything to go by the two clubs will go from strength to strength in the future.
Trevor Whitelaw and John Kirby
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Prestige Medley
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etro West claimed the Prestige Medley double when they took out both the 2013 Men’s & Women’s Prestige Medley events at Payneham over the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend. The women’s Prestige Medley played on Thursday and Friday got the five day extravaganza at the Payneham Bowling Club off to an early start, with Metro West and Metro East exerting their authority on the first day with three wins. Day two saw the two eventual finalists go through the Preliminary Rounds undefeated whilst Metro North secured 2nd spot in Section 1 with their only defeat at the hands of Metro East on Thursday afternoon. In Section 2, there was a monumental battle for second spot with Eastern’s five shot win over Lower North handing them second place on shots from Metro South, who both finished on three wins and 34 points. Friday afternoon the top four played off in the Finals. In a brilliant Final between Metro West and Metro East, Metro West ended the reign of the three time defending champion by four shots. Danielle Fuss and Mila Grimshaw took out the Pairs 19-7 over Marie Roberts and Laini Murray whilst Jackie Gardiner got East back on track, skipping the Fours to a solid 21-12 victory over Maxine Savage. With the Triples last off, East’s Avis Steer needed a three on the last end over Riina Bradbrook to force a tie. With her bowl half way down, it looked like a draw was on the cards, however the shot just held out wide to miss the conversion, handing Metro West one shot and a four shot overall victory. Metro North came through to claim third position with a nine shot victory over Eastern. Raelene Heitmann, Carol Prior and Cherie Morgan’s 21-13 Triples win over Helen Lindner being the highlight. In the men’s Prestige Medley, played on Saturday and Sunday, it was again the Metro side that dominated proceedings, with 10 | SA BOWLER | April 2013
the four regions taking out the top four positions. Metro North dominated Day one in section 1 with three wins; slightly ahead of Metro East and Eyre Peninsula. In section two, Metro West only dropped one rink for the day to lead, ahead of South and Fleurieu. North Eastern came out fighting on Day two with a 31 shot belting of Metro North. This along with Metro East’s three shot win over Eyre Peninsula saw all four sides fighting for the top two spots going into Round 5. Metro North put things beyond doubt and claimed top spot with a 29 shot win over Eyre Peninsula whilst Metro East won and North Eastern lost to hand Metro East second spot. In section 2, Eastern delivered Metro West their first defeat of the event, while South’s win over Fleurieu made things interesting in both sections. However, as was the case with Metro North, a win by West would guarantee them top spot, which they got with a 13 shot win over Fleurieu. Metro South claimed second place with a win over Upper North. Before the Final commenced, Metro East and South agreed to take equal third honours due to the extreme heat, leaving North and West to do battle for the top prize. Metro West took an early lead and it seemed that every time North looked like catching up West would break away. However, a late surge by North pair, Simon Dorr and Matthew Nicholls, saw them drop a six before taking out the match 20-10, putting North into contention. Once again with the Triples last off, Metro West required two shots for victory, but only managed one, sending the match into extra ends. After losing his Fours match to Max Kleinig, Ben Johnson claimed a one while Marc Evans got the one back for West, following on from his 22-14 victory over Gary Meekcoms. A great shot from Mark Haines in the Pairs however was the difference, claiming two shots to hand Metro West the Prestige double.
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PAIRS In tricky conditions, and pushing late into the evening, Port Elliott pair Jim Gamble and Len Basford claimed the 2013 MGA Men’s Country Carnival Pairs title in a see-sawing Final at Marion Bowling Club. The pair drew level twice, before claiming the lead for the first time on the 13th end of the 15 end final against Bordertown’s Wayne Wiese and David Lack. After a slow start, which saw them trail 0-5 after two ends and 2-8 after five, counts of two and two on the final two ends saw them claim a memorable victory. The Final had been pushed back to a 4.00pm start following the multiple discipline appearances of Kadina’s Derrick Bushell (Fours and Pairs); Ken Willcox (Fours, Pairs and Singles) and Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend players Darren Niblett and Ted Saltmarsh (Fours and Pairs). After losing the Fours Semi-final earlier in the day, Bushell and Willcox struggled whilst Gamble and Basford were brilliant in a 23-1 trouncing, that only lasted 13 ends, to secure their place in the Pairs Final. On the other hand, Wiese and Lack eventually got the upper hand of an intriguing battle with Saltmarsh and Niblett, eventually taking the Semi 17-10. FOURS BHAS Port Pirie players Trevor Gill, Barry Magor, Ray Baverstock and Barry Scarman recorded a thrilling 15-14 final end victory over Murray Bridge Four of Haydn and
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David Hein, Tailem Bend’s Ted Saltmarsh and Murray Bridge member Darren Niblett at Marion to claim the 2013 MGA Men’s Country Carnival Fours title. With the lead at no more than three throughout the entire final, the BHAS combination claimed a two on the 13th before dropping a two on the penultimate end, leaving the score at 14-14, after 14 ends, with both teams having won seven ends. In a true indication of the closeness of the Final, the head changed on numerous occasions before the BHAS Port Pirie Club claimed their first Country Carnival Fours title. After Magor, Baverstock and Scarman got so close two years prior, with the late Mark Underwood, it was a bitter sweet victory for some of the true gentlemen of the green. Gill’s four had run through to the Final with a solid finish handing them a 15-12 win over Kadina’s Brian May, Brendon Starick, Derrick Bushell and Ken Willcox. After surviving an extra end thriller in what could arguably be the tightest contest seen on the final day of a Men’s Country Carnival, Niblett’s four were into the Final. Matched against Moonta’s Mick Hayes, Russell Moulds, Philip Woodward and John Richards, only one multiple was scored over the 16 ends. Fifteen single scores and a two saw the match squared at 8-8 after 15 ends before Niblett’s four claimed a one on the extra end to see them through to the Final. SINGLES After almost 12 full days of Country Carnival and Country Round Robin, Berri’s Andrew Hill came through to secure the 2013 MGA Men’s Country Carnival Singles title with a brilliant performance over Kadina’s Ken Willcox. The Singles event had been thrown into turmoil when Willcox’s brilliant performances saw him qualify for the Semi-finals of all three disciplines. The Final kicked off late on Friday afternoon, and no doubt both players were fighting the mental and physical pressure of an enormous two weeks. Hill’s 25-14 victory was set up by an early onslaught, which saw him claim 11 of the first 13 ends to lead 18-3. A conversion shot from Willcox changed the game over the next five ends, which saw Willcox get back to within seven at 12-19. To Hill’s credit though, any thought of him switching off was squashed quickly as he claimed a brilliant three to get into the 20’s before running out winner with counts of one over the last three ends. In the Semi-final, on the Monday, Hill had recorded a commanding 25-12 victory over Lobethal’s Joe Conte. Ken Willcox had been forced to wait until Friday for his Semi-final, in which he accounted for Ardrossan’s David Adcock 25-3. Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee Betty
Greenslade was on hand to present the Shield to Hill on behalf of her late husband, Bowls SA Life Member Bob Greenslade.
SINGLES Port MacDonnell’s Heather Richards claimed her second successive MGA Country Carnival Singles title, and her third in total, when she defeated Loxton’s Lorraine Lee at Lockleys. In tricky conditions, the reigning ‘Country Athlete of Year’ looked very comfortable as she was never headed in the 25-13 victory. After the perfect carnival in 2012, Richards now joins the greats of the country game with three Singles’ victories. One title behind Hall of Fame inductee Audrey Hefford who recorded four, she now joins Venus Bessell and Di Milner with three championships, and becomes the first woman to successfully defend her Singles crown since Bessell did so in 1991. Her spot in the Final was confirmed that morning with a 25-10 win over her Prestige Medley Pairs partner, Bordertown’s Dianne Murch. Lorraine Lee also had an early fight on her hands against Mallala’s Yvonne Howard. After getting out to a 6-1 lead, Howard claimed the next four ends to close the gap to one. However, the consistency of Lee shone through and she ran out winner on 25-13. PAIRS In the MGA Women’s Country Carnival Pairs, Murray Bridge pair Myrna Gerlach and Helen Lindner came from behind to claim victory over Ardrossan’s Lois Jones and Annette Rowntree. Leading 5-3 after five ends, Gerlach and Lindner saw their slim lead vanish as the Ardrossan duo claimed the next eight shots to lead 11-5, including a four on the ninth end. That end however seemed to fire up Myrna and Helen, with counts of 2, 2 and 5 on the next three ends to hold a 14-11 lead before running out 17-12 victors. Their place in the Final came after a 15-9 Semi-final win over Mt Gambier RSL’s Veronica Opie and Carmel McQuade and Jones and Rowntree had a remarkable 23-6 Semi-final victory over Murray Bridge’s Faye Campbell and Heather Fromm. During the day, it was also announced that five times Country Carnival Champion Venus Bessell (three Singles, one Pair and one Four) had offered to donate a shield for the Women’s Country Carnival Pairs event. Bowls SA and the Country ladies extend their gratitude to Venus for her support of the Women’s Country Carnival.
FOURS The final event of the Carnival saw the Fours title head to the Riverland when Lyrup’s Sue Lloyd skippered Joy Brown, Ros Smith and Barbel Howe to successfully take out the game, 15-10. Matched against BHAS’ Shirley Bennett, Helen Magor, Lina Amato and Lorraine May, Lloyd and her team were leading 10-2 after six ends. With a score of five on the 11th to Bennett the gap closed to three before Lloyd claimed three of the last four ends to take out the championship. Convincing starts set up the Lyrup four all day and again they withstood a fight back from their opposition before steadying in the final third, to defeat Victor Harbor’s Valerie
Secomb, Raelene Johnson, Jill Gordon and Ebba Ness 17-8. Bennett and her team secured their spot in the Final with a 13-8 win over Naracoorte’s Fay Vogel, Chris Johnson, Janet Clark and Suzanne Bennett. Bowls SA would once again like to thank MGA Insurance Brokers for their support of the Women’s Country Carnival. A big thank you also to all the metropolitan Member Clubs for hosting the events and a final ‘Thank you’ is extended to Region 3 Councillor Rita Jones and husband Terry for managing the knockout stages of the Women’s Carnival.
36 Ladies represented Wallaroo in the Women’s Country Carnival
Heather Richards claimed back to back titles in the Women’s Country Carnival Singles
y r t n u o C s V City The annual Schroeter, Kennedy and Unde r 18 Shield events were played on the Sund ay of the Adelaide Cup weekend and while the Metro seniors once again showed their dominance over their country counterparts, the Country Under 18 side won their first event after recovering from a mammoth morning deficit. The morning session of the Schroeter Shield was eventually claimed by the Metr o Kenn group, but only after a brief scare. In the edy end they won by 19 shots; both Wayne Winn Shield ers Ruediger and Scott Thulborn enjoying 19-12 victories. A similar story in the afternoon saw Metr o gain the early ascendancy before running out 70-5 2 winners to claim the overall trophy by 37 shots. Wayne Ruediger and Max Kleinig each claimed their second win of the day, whilst for the country; Will McPharlin recorded their only rink victory with a 15-14 win over Marc Evans. In the Kennedy Shield, a different resul t was on the cards early with the Coun try side bolting to an early lead. However, to their credi t the Metro side displayed fighting quali ties to snatch the session by four shots. Laini Murray and Jackie Gardiner gained points for Metr o whilst Kerry Treloar and Heather Fromm did likew ise for Country. With the scene set for a nail biting afternoon session, the Metro girls exploded, dominating the afternoon matc hes to win 78-38 and claim the Kennedy Shield with an overall 44 shot victory. All rinks went the way of Metro in the afternoon, with Laini Murr ay’s 28-4 victory, and Jackie Gardiner’ s 23-7 win the highlights. The shining light for the day was the victo ry from behind by the Under 18 Country side in their shield event. Loxton’s Tamzin Jenk e’s 25-20 Singles victory over Bailey Raffe rty was the only highlight in the morning session for the Country, with Metro’s lead at lunch sitting at 33. Whatever happened at lunch remains a mystery but it certainly spurred on the Country who in a massive turnaround won the afternoon session 83-54 and claimed the shield by six shots. Curramulka’s Luke Brind had a solid 25-1 1 victory in the Singles whilst Bute’s Marc Scott and Kapunda’s Carly Otterspoor led their respe ctive country rinks to victory.
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defending champions Jackie Gardiner (Kensington Marryatville), Lyn Prosso (Marion) and Renata Callisto (Grange). Wendy Clarke also became a second time champion, after previously teaming with Treloar, whilst for Morgan, it was her first State Triples title. Up until end 14, there was no clear leader with the score 10-9 in favour of Treloar. However, counts of five and two on ends 15 and 16 changed the game completely and some tight heads late in the game ensured that no big scores would spoil their day. Treloar was brilliant as always whilst the form of Clarke and Morgan over the last 12 months is up there with the best of them. Treloar booked her spot in the Final with a solid 23-9 Semi-final victory over Holdfast Bay’s Sandy Wallace, Hahndorf’s Sue Maddern and Streaky Bay’s Pam Edmunds. For Treloar and Clarke, a bitter sweet win after dropping the State Pairs final to Wallace and Maddern, in late December. In a great come from behind victory over Holdfast Bay’s Riina Bradbrook, Jeanette Hill and Brighton’s Jocelyn Hastie, the Kensington Marryatville defending champions secured their spot in another Final. Trailing 2-9 after eight ends, the Gardiner, Prosso and Callisto trio claimed 14 of the next 18 shots to lead 1613 after 18 ends before running out winners 22-16. A five on the last end blew the score out a little with Bradbrook forced to chase a shot to take the game to an extra end. Holdfast Bay green’s staff is commended on producing three immaculate playing surfaces for the final two days of competition.
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or decades bowling clubs from around the State have relied on support not only from volunteers within the membership group but also from specialists in areas such as green keeping to exist and move forward. One area that has changed considerably over the years is that of the bar facilities which have such a significant impact on profitability. The advent of Night Owls and night competitions in general have extended opening times and when one considers the rewards achieved from these initiatives the impact is enormous with some clubs running Night Owls up to three times a week. As membership groups get older and new members often work during the week volunteers are becoming thin on the ground in most bowling clubs. Many Boards or committees have made the decision to employ bar staff on a casual basis and this is rapidly become the norm rather than the exception. Sitting discussing the game or just enjoying a drink in the clubhouse after a tournament or Pennant match is something that has been a ritual for decades and it has always been a great part of our sport. Members from all trades and professions dressed in club colours mix freely together discussing the game or upcoming events over a few drinks and the blending of such diverse talents is where our sport’s strength lies. In recent times a younger group of bowlers has joined the fray often urged on by grandparents or parents who have found the sport rewarding. The dynamics have changed dramatically both on the green and in the clubhouse where food is often available, bowling clubs are again looking to involve the community in club events. The professionalism of bar staff in an age of rules and regulations is important to individual clubs and the sport as a whole and it is worth looking at one of these hard working individuals whose association with the bowling fraternity has been rewarding from all perspectives. In mid-December of 1983 a 19 year old girl walked into Holdfast Bay Bowling Club and applied for bar work. She had only recently arrived from Streaky Bay with her future husband Danny and had moved into a house four doors down from the club. She had managed to pick up work as a barmaid at the Brighton Hotel and was looking to supplement her income. The Bowling Club Committee had the wisdom to accept her application and she began work in the clubrooms on December 16 which was the Club’s Christmas night
that year. That early introduction began an association with Holdfast Bay that has endured for 30 years with no sign of abating. Jennifer (Jenny) Threadgold is one of the most recognisable faces around metropolitan bowls and there would be few pennant bowlers who haven’t met her and enjoyed her company at some point. When asked what made her come to Adelaide she replied “I fell in love and ran away to the city but I was so naive that I got off the bus at Port Wakefield thinking it was the city! The only reason I got the job at the club was that I was prepared to get my hair cut. At that time it was very long and bleached and my makeup was typically 80’s with black eyes. I am glad that I didn’t go back to Streaky Bay and that I got my hair cut” she continued. “The last 30 years working at Holdfast Bay Bowling and Croquet Club hasn’t been a job to me it has been my life. Danny and I were married at the club. How could I not invite people that I had been so closely associated with for 25 years? I married my best friend. He is a good, hardworking man and it was the best day of my life.” I have been fortunate to have spent time with Jenny on many occasions and I’ve often asked jokingly “has the club supplied you that bed behind the fridges yet?” She laughs off such a suggestion but she always seems to be in action and working hard whenever I’m in the facility. At the time she took up the responsibility behind the bar Ross Crichton was President of the club and the sport of lawn bowls in South Australia was at a point of high participation and great success. That position would change dramatically over the ensuing 25 years with playing numbers decreasing and Jenny has seen changes aplenty and heard most things on her brief. As with hairdressers one can open the soul with apparent impunity when in the presence of a bar person and Jenny has proven to be one of the great listeners of the world. Her official title in 2013 is as it has been for many years, that of “Bar Manager” but she holds no credence with such formality. “Yes I’m called Bar Manager but I’m still just Jen. I’ve never been into titles or power trips” she commented during a recent conversation. “Right from those early days members would knock on my door if they wanted something from the club and this involved me very quickly in the operation.” Over three decades at the club one would have thought that Jenny would
have taken up the sport of bowls but that is not the case. “I have played three games in 30 years but it doesn’t really do anything for me” she replied in answer to the obvious question “I’m not really a team player but I love going to the gymnasium which is set up in our premises. It has done wonders for my health and wellbeing and I’m pretty good at throwing a keg now!” When discussing this article I asked Jenny if she could describe what it has been like to work under so many Presidents and committees. “Ross Crichton was a very stern man. All Presidents are different and in reality they can only do their best during their time in the position” she commented before adding with a smile on her face “one President put me in a Polka dot dress and what a nightmare that was. It kept getting ripped on the kegs so we had to give it away, shame about that!” Over the years she has served behind the bar during international events, club tournaments and Pennant competitions and 2012 was a busy year by any criteria. In the lead up to World Bowls 2012 Holdfast Bay hosted the SA International Six Nations event in May. The four day tournament saw Jenny and her helpers working hard behind the bar each day. During World Bowls in November and December hot and windy weather were par for the course and the bar was again working overtime during the first week. Ably assisted by 82 year old Danny Dahlitz and other volunteer members she catered for international bowlers, Team Managers and spectators from early in the morning until late at night and they never missed a beat. There is no doubt that for the consummate Bar Manager it is a labour of love and with the Scottish contingent among others enjoying our local product on both occasions there were plenty of drinks to be poured. ”I love all the events that we have at the club” she commented. “The buzz and excitement of it all is great for all clubs. The players are getting younger and more serious and that is the main difference I have seen. The thing I like most is how the members all rally together to make these events such a success. I have a lot of help and I am thankful for that. Hard yakka and sore feet are what these events mean to me.” “I have enjoyed every minute of my time at the club and I would like to thank my family, extended family and friends for all their support during what has been a wonderful period of my life.”
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Stan Burnett was born at Moorook on the August 25, 1925 to parents Roy and Elsie (nee Ruediger). He had four siblings, older sister Lyla (88), twins Joy (82) and Lindsay (deceased) and Jennifer (72). The family moved to Waikerie in 1930 where Roy and Elsie ran a butchery business and Stan began working for his parents while still at Waikerie High School. Each day he would do a delivery run before lessons. For some years Stan and brother, Lindsay ran the business and in later times Stan and wife Thelma continued in the enterprise until retirement. It will be of interest to many people that Stan and the late Ron Ruediger were related. They
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Stan and Thelma were married on February 7, 1949 in the township and the two had four children. Three were girls Lesley (Wentworth), Christine (Barmera) and Jane (Berri) all who are bowlers. Son Brian is a chip off the old block and skips a 1st Division Pennant side at the Club. Like his father he has represented the North East Region (formerly Riverland/Silver City) in Country Round Robin and Prestige Medley and is seen each year at the Country Carnival. Like most country kids Stan would have a crack at any sport. As a teenager he was an excellent swimmer and did the “Swim Thru Adelaide” as a junior recording the fastest time. He swam locally and has many pieces of silverware to show his prowess at the sport. At tennis his abilities were well known and each year he would
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Stan began bowling at Waikerie Bowling Club in 1957; the year that the age requirement stating you had to be 32 or older to join as a playing member was lifted and he has played at the Club for the ensuing 55 years. Along the way he has served two terms as President, has also been a member of the Greens Committee and has spent many years on the Administration Committee. Both Stan and his wife Thelma are Life Members of the Club. When he began bowling he was following in the footsteps of mother Elsie who was a Champion of Champion Singles winner. It is easy to see where the bowling pedigree of the family began. His career and his longevity at a high level is something that puts this top quality bowler amongst the most competitive that country South Australia has produced. We can see from the following appraisal that the high level of expertise he has achieved within his own club and beyond has
member of Riverland/Silver City Prestige Medley teams on many occasions. In what is an astounding statistic he has attended a total of 53 Country Carnival events winning one Pairs title and two Fours. At State level Stan served a three year term as Selector and played in the second side. Off the green he attained Level 2 Coaching accreditation and was able to pass on his wealth of knowledge to other Pennant bowlers as well as those new to our great game. In the Schools Sports Program he coached high school students and one of these was current Australian representative Wayne Ruediger as he learned the rudiments of the game. In 1996 he skipped Kim Ruediger (Wayne’s dad), Bruce Mason and Wayne to success in the Berri $10,000 Open Fours event. He also skipped Gary Pursche to a win in the $1,000 Open Pairs and at that time he was the only bowler to have won both events in the same year.
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were “distant cousins of sorts,” to quote Stan’s daughter Lesley.
If I had one piece of advice for new bowlers it would be to make sure that they have coaching at the start. It will ensure that they begin with the correct delivery which will give them the opportunity to win games. It is a much more enjoyable sport when you are winning.
attend Country Carnivals in Adelaide and in his spare time, or what there was of it, he managed to slip in a few competitive rounds of golf until two back operations forced him to give the sport away. “It must have been frustrating not being able to swing the club properly”, Lesley commented during a recent conversation “the clubs used to wind up in some funny places.” However, one of his great loves was football and he was a prominent player for the Waikerie Football Club. During a stellar career he won two “Mail Medals” or the equivalent and represented the Riverland, formally Upper Murray Association on many occasions.
been a credit to the man. His family continues its involvement in the bowling fraternity to this day. Over his club career he has won many Pennant competitions and playing in a rink that included his brother Lindsay and father Roy he won the Flag on the first occasion they played together. In Club Championships Stan has picked up nine Singles and 15 Pairs titles of which four have been with son Brian. He has also taken out five Divisional titles and skipped a winning Riverland Champion of Champion Fours quartet. At country representative level he played 30 years of Country Round Robin (over 250 games) and grabbed five Flags along the way. He was also selected as a
Stan Burnett is not a man who broadcasts his successes and we appreciate him taking the time to make the following comments: “I have enjoyed every minute of my long bowling career. I have made many friends along the way and when I look at photographs of the old days it brings back many memories. However, there aren’t many of us left now. If I had one piece of advice for new bowlers it would be to make sure that they have coaching at the start. It will ensure that they begin with the correct delivery which will give them the opportunity to win games. It is a much more enjoyable sport when you are winning.”
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Noni Hall Noni, is a valued member the Kingston Bowling Club who has served as President 2000/2002 and been a member of a number of committees. In her 22 year bowling career she has also been successful on the green, winning Triples and Fours Championships. Noni was presented with her Super Veteran badge by Country Councillor Jenny Waugh. Congratulations Noni.
Jenny Waugh with Noni Hall Andy Ashby Top Mt Gambier RSL bowler Andy Ashby defeated Adam Wilson of Port MacDonnell to claim the prestigious Champion of Champion Singles event held at the Mount Gambier Bowling Club on Sunday March 3. Andy will now prepare for the Region Champion of Champions challenges where he will meet the Upper SE Association Singles winner Trevor Towill from Keith. Other Champion of Champions winners from the Upper South East includes the Bordertown team of Chris Poulton, Ingrid Hubl, Marilyn Newman and Sharon Cavanagh in women’s Fours; Chris Fidock, Marg Rowett and Cheryl Excell (Mundulla) in the Triples and Pairs winners Yvonne Schriever and Marj Richardson of Keith.
Club and raised over $3,500 in support of the ‘Together for Trent Support Group’ fundraiser for Trent Rothall, a Kingston footballer who was tragically injured on his 21st Birthday in a football accident at Kingston. Trent’s grandparents are members of the Robe Club and along with the Robe community have put their full support behind the fundraising. The need for ongoing support is huge as when Trent is able to leave Hampstead there will be many essential purchases and modifications to his home, plus ongoing care and treatment. The Club is holding a two bowl Triple, Double Fill Tournament on Sunday April 28 to raise more funds for the ‘Together 4 Trent’ Support Group. For more information contact Mark Giles on 0427 682 726 or if anyone would like to make a donation to the Together 4 Trent Support Trust Fund banking details are Bank SA 105-095 Account No: 025968540. Singles Championships The final three rounds of the Robe Men’s Singles Championships were held on Australia Day and a large crowd gathered to help two members Nesla and Dennis Boundy celebrate being named Robe ‘Citizens of the Year’ and to watch the Singles Championship. The big drawcard was undoubtedly the morning playoff between the youngest member, 14 year old Sam Denton and the eldest member and last year’s champion, 90 year old Vic Dawson. With both players displaying bowls of the highest calibre, it was Sam who overcame Vic in a very tight game. In the Semi-finals it was another tight finish when Sam went head to head against Michael Golding. The Final was a beauty between Sam and Dean Burgoyne and showing great composure over 33 ends and, finessing some brilliant up shots Sam defeated Dean 25-21. Congratulations to our youngest member who has now been chosen to join the Under 18 State Squad, the second Robe member to join the squad. Jake Golding has been a member of the Under 18 team for the last two years and is now playing pennants with the Hawthorn Club.
Andy Ashby and Adam Wilson Robe A Twilight bowls evening for both tourists and locals was held at the Robe Bowling 28 | SA BOWLER | April 2013
Vic Dawson and Sam Denton
REGION 2
Minlaton The Minlaton Invitation Fours, held on Monday March 4, was an excellent day with 104 visiting ladies in attendance. During the day, Councillor Annette Rowntree made presentations on behalf of Bowls SA to three valued members; a Super Veteran badge to Audrey Edwards, and Jean McMahon and Margaret Wilde were acknowledged with 90 Years of Age Certificates. Winners on the day were Ardrossan four of Annette Rowntree, Jenny Adcock, Irene Grieg and Wendy Lambert. Many thanks go to the sponsors for their support.
Annette Rowntree, Jenny Adcock, Irene Grieg and Wendy Lambert Wallaroo Wallaroo Bowling Club has two members Glad Nelson and Airlee Fellenberg who have recently turned 90 years of age. Both are still playing Division 2 pennants. Congratulations Glad and Airlee.
Glad Nelson and Airlee Fellenberg
REGION 5
Port Lincoln Common phrases heard in every Bowling Club are, “We almost got there; just another half inch; if only”, and so they flowed when 12 regional clubs played in the Invitation Fours tournament. The history of this event is interesting being initiated by the late Mrs Billie Johnson following her attendance at a similar event in Whyalla. To raise money Billie initiated a Mixed Fours Day each season which is still held every year in her name. The Invitation Day started at the
CLUB & REGIONAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STATE ‘Ladies Club’ (by C Green) many years ago and continues today, thanks to Billie. It was a carnival day, and many of the best players in the district were competing, but ‘names’ don’t mean a thing on some days in this game. Successful on the day were a Cummins four of Marie Mahoney, Annie Minhard, Carly Cabot and Mary Kearsley with 84 points.
Winners Annie Minhard, Carly Cabot, Mary Kearsley and Marie Mahoney with President Jeanette Rynne
REGION 7
Encounter Bay
Life Member of the Encounter Bay Bowling Club, Patricia Jenkins, recently received her 50 Years Continuous Service Award from Bowls SA. This was presented to her by the Patron of Great Southern Women’s BA, June Halstead at Patron’s Day at the Club. Patricia joined Encounter Bay in 1962 and has won many Championships, including eight Club Pairs, four Singles and three Fours, plus four Country Championship Fours and 20 Pennant flags. An accredited coach and umpire Patricia held numerous positions within the Club and at Association level. Patricia doesn’t play pennants anymore but still has a great interest in the Club and plays social bowls (very well)! Yacka turns Pink The annual Yacka Men’s Fours playing for the Gig Fuller Memorial Trophy, better known as the T-bone tournament, held on Tuesday 4 March, had unexpected visitors during the second round of competition when two young guys wearing pink, one riding a Unicycle and the other on a motorbike enquired if it was possible to purchase a soft drink. Country hospitality being what it is they were invited into the Clubhouse without hesitation, where the
new air conditioners were delivering a cool 21 degrees and were provided with a drink of their choice. Who were these two hardy young men? Well none other than actor Sam Johnson riding for his sister and raising funds for breast cancer research “www. loveyoursister.org” and support man Leighton Thomas (Johno driving the truck and towing the caravan came later). Once the realisation of the epic journey being undertaken by Sam and his crew became known they were cordially invited to join members for lunch where a great deal of discussion was undertaken about the challenges of their journey. Once lunch was finished they were asked to hang around for a short while until the current competition round was completed so that a photo shoot could be taken with them and all players. What else could a man who had a role in the Aussie iconic bowling movie “Crackerjack” say other than “Yes, we would love to”. At the end of the round Sam and Leighton were introduced to all competitors and a group photo taken. Sam then gave a short demonstration on riding the unicycle and how he is amongst the best when it comes to “rolling a bowl” and was told he can become a member of the Yacka Club anytime he wishes. With the arrival of Johno, the van and caravan it was time to head off to their overnight stay in Gladstone. Sam said that it was another amazing highlight and special part of their trip that would not be forgotten. Members and competitors generously donated $120.00 to the cause. Back to the main event for the day where very spirited competition between the 12 teams was fierce with the overall winner’s a Jamestown team of John Bishop, Don Mudge, Brian Hilliam and Kevin Hawkins. Yacka Bowling Club would like to thank all participants and to all the members who provided their time and energy to another successful event.
Claude Prizibilla Claude, Kensington/Marryatville’s oldest playing member, celebrated his 100th birthday in early March. In the early 1950s when Claude was 42 years old, he joined the Kensington
Gardens Club and now nearly 60 years later he has celebrated his centenary. He has played pennant bowls at many levels, including 1 Red, and now plays and organises Social bowls on Wednesdays and Saturdays during summer. He will be there at winter and social games using the same bowls he bought in the 1950s. He enjoyed watching the Millers represent him at the Claude Prizibilla Centenary Tournament held at the Club in February and although unable to play he will no doubt be back out bowling as soon as possible.
The Miller ‘boys’ with their Coach Region 12 Lockleys Bowling Club hosted their second Ladies Grand Classic tournament in February, on the eve of the Men’s Country Carnival which gave our country girls a chance to increase their representation this year to 13 teams. Along with 25 outer metro and city teams there were 152 ladies (10 more teams than in 2012). Bowls SA President Ivy Kluske, a member of a very competitive Jervois team, officially opened the event. Twenty-eight ladies shared the $2,000 prize money with the overall 1st prize going to Holdfast Bay, 2nd to Somerton and 3rd to Yankalilla. Lockleys Club President, Bill Green and his all-male team of handsome waiters in black tie and black aprons transformed the Club with the sponsors colours of orange, black and silver, and then proceeded to serve lunch and drinks with great skill and flair.
Winners - Holdfast Bay
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High Performance OUR AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES DO US PROUD
SUPER 6 AND AUSTRALIAN SIDES CHAMPIONSHIP
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Bowls SA representatives Wayne Ruediger, Breeanna Dickson and Renee McPharlin all contributed to the continuing success of our national teams. To have bowlers from our State representing Australia at Under 18, development level and senior level provides all our aspiring State players with a pathway to international level bowls. In addition to the players Faye Luke and Dave Stockham attended the event in the role of Manager and Selector respectively. Again this contribution to our national campaign from representatives is heartening and shows a strong contribution from Bowls SA. Test Series Results U18 girls: AUS d NZ 2-1 U18 boys: NZ d AUS 2-1 Dev. women: AUS d NZ 2-1 Dev. men: AUS d NZ 2-1 Open women: AUS d NZ 2-1 Open men: AUS d NZ 2-1
State Selectors have named the following players for this year’s Super 6 and Australian Sides Championship teams:
With season 2012-13 coming to an end Bowls SA is looking for accredited coaches who would like to nominate for coaching positions within the High Performance program for season 2013-14. With current senior men’s coach Dave Stockham taking up the role of Australian Selector and some coaches not continuing there are opportunities for qualified coaches to express their interest in these roles.
Super 6 - Men Singles: Scott Thulborn Pairs: Simon Dorr, Wayne Ruediger (S) Triples: Mark Haines, Ashley Klose, Max Kleinig (S) Men’s Sides Matthew Northcott, Cameron Dickson, Simon Dorr, Wayne Ruediger (S) Duane Edwards, Marc Evans, Ashley Klose, Max Kleinig (S) Adam Forbes, Adrian Green, Mark Haines, Scott Thulborn (S) Super 6 - Women Singles: Jackie Gardiner Pairs: Breeanna Dickson, Renee McPharlin (S) Triples: Renata Callisto, Laini Murray, Cherie Morgan (S) Women’s Sides Renata Callisto, Lyn Prosso, Breeanna Dickson, Laini Murray (S) Kate Smith, Helen Minhard, Jackie Gardiner, Cherie Morgan (S) Erin Haines, Carol Prior, Liz Gooda, Renee McPharlin (S) Bowls SA congratulates the debut players in Erin Haines, Kate Smith, Liz Gooda and Matthew Northcott. The sides will compete at the Bendigo Bowling Club in late April, we wish all selected players every success.
Kate Smith will make her State Team Debut at the Australian Sides Champs
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THE GOVERNMENT GIVETH AND THE GOVERNMENT TAKETH AWAY
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ften I am critical of Government initiatives that I see erode civil liabilities. I commend the Government on a recent one which has seen a law passed which will mean that the door is not forever shut on convictions which are ultimately seen to be wrongfully obtained. In the past, once you had exhausted your appeal rights to the High Court, (which of itself are limited) that was the end of the matter. You then had to petition the Governor and put submissions to Government as to why the conviction was unsafe, unsatisfactory or why it should be overturned. This is an important issue even though it may only affect a small number ultimately. One wrongful conviction and the incarceration of someone for a significant period of their life on an unjust basis should be unacceptable to the community. This new appeals process, upon the production of compelling and fresh evidence, will mean that you can institute an appeal in the Supreme Court in a very simple and pragmatic way to examine the issue and if the conviction
has been wrongfully obtained or through the passage of time other materials or evidence emerges, then the court can correct errors that have occurred. Calling it an error is too simplistic. Whilst it is still commonly reported that living in jail is not a great penalty, unless you have actually been incarcerated you cannot appreciate the effect that the restraints on your liberty can have and the manner in which you are generally treated. Furthermore, “the floodgates argument” commonly adopted by Government agencies and by insurers in a number of other contexts holds no water. In 28 years of practice, the floodgates never seem to be opened. Indeed if anything it seems the opposite and civil liberties have not run riot as the floodgates argument might predict. In any event, is it an appropriate basis to refuse to deal with matters just because there may be a large number of applications? I think not. Complaints about workload are not a proper basis for denying people a hearing. Everything in life seems to come back to reflect economics these days. It is a pity the same argument was not turned around and used against those who are on the law and order bandwagon. It has been popular for a decade and there is no sign of it changing. The economics of incarcerating our population on an ever increasing basis just do not add up. Alternative justice solutions need to be found and endorsed by Governments. Lip service will not be good enough. Ultimately the economic argument will turn the law and order debate on its head. Unfortunately, we have not reached that point yet. I suspect it will still be a difficult road to obtain an overturning of a conviction. If you want to see a modern day version of how agencies and Governments do not wish to be held accountable, have a look at the movie “West Memphis” which was recently showing in Adelaide.
This law came about because of the hard work over many years from independent MP Ann Bressington, and also a number of academics. It is to be hoped that this becomes a template for other jurisdictions around the country. The Attorney General has always been keen on transparency and these types of laws certainly reflect that. Unfortunately, the same jurist who made famous the concept of “transparency being the best disinfectant” also said that “the greatest threat to liberty is the insidious zeal of men, well-meaning but lacking understanding”. This could be said of the Bill now before Parliament to reduce, diminish or indeed take away your right to compensation if you are involved in a motor vehicle collision through the fault of another. Rather than looking at the system as one which is an adjunct to a no fault scheme for the catastrophically injured (a commendable initiative by the Government again), it will take away the rights of probably up to 3,000 people a year on the basis of setting up a fund for an extra 12 catastrophically injured. The argument for doing so is again based on economics, so we set up another bureaucracy, a different set of laws which will take time to be interpreted and diminish the rights of our citizens by a significant degree. No floodgates argument there. However, statutory schemes have a habit of being confusing, and ultimately a great cost to the community. Have a look at our Workcover system and the one in New Zealand if you want to see the cost of statutory schemes in human suffering and in dollars and cents. So the Government gives and the Government takes away. Plenty to contemplate as the sun sets on another season.
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From time to time we see a player turn the mat over before he plays his bowl, particularly when he is about to play a drive. Is this allowed?
2
In a close match a team is holding three shots when the skip accidently moves the jack about a centimetre without changing the scoring situation. What should be done?
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When the umpire is called to determine which of two bowls is shot, must he make a decision in favour of one or other of the bowls in question?
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a) The umpire moves the jack slightly when measuring. He replaces it as best he can to its former position and continues measuring. Is he correct in replacing the jack? b) What happens if a third does exactly the same thing, is he correct?
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At the conclusion of an end, a bowl required to be measured, is resting on another bowl which prevents its measurement. What shall be done to allow the result to be determined?
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We Will Remember Them CHRISTIES BEACH Richard Stoker
HOLDFAST BAY Frederick (Jim) Baldwin
PENOLA John Hanel
WUDINNA Ernest Desmond (Des DuBois
CLARE Dick Goss
LOCKLEYS Brian MacKenzie
PORT WAKEFIELD Doreen Buttler
YANKALILLA Martin Barden
CLEARVIEW Lawrence Briddon
MEADOWS Helen Wouters Marjory Ellen Pearce
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EUDUNDA Kevin Heinrich GOOLWA Henry Spaan Isa Kilpatrick HAHNDORF Pat Faehrmann Bill Faehrmann
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orn in Yorkshire, England Jim joined the Royal Air Force in August, 1940 and served in Singapore, Ceylon, India and Burma. In 1946 he was promoted to Sergeant and awarded a Permanent Commission in 1950. He saw further service in Egypt (Suez Crisis), Sudan (Khartoum) and Australia (Maralinga) going on to reach the rank of Flight Lieutenant. In October 1960 he resigned to take up a position as Liaison Officer for A V Roe, the leading aircraft manufacturer in Britain. Based at the Weapons Research Establishment at Salisbury, Jim was involved in the testing of “Blue Steel”, the air to ground guided missile, using AVRO Vulcan Bombers. When the project wound down in 1962 he joined the Royal Australian Air Force as a Flight Lieutenant and was appointed Air Movements Officer at Edinburgh, followed by service as a Supply Officer at Regents Park, NSW and then as a Staff Officer, Storage and Explosives at Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. When Jim resigned in late 1964 it was only a matter months later, in March 1965, that he joined the Broadview Bowling Club. Bowls soon became his passion and he became the first recorded student to be awarded 100% in both the written and practical Umpires exams; all before he’d played his first Pennant match. Jim’s service to the governance of the sport started in 1968 when he took up roles with the Royal SA Bowling Association as Assistant to the Secretary and the Chairman of Match and Program. Throughout the following 11 years he worked each season on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays whenever a State Tournament was being conducted, and when results were to be phoned in. For Jim it was a labour of love, however, he still found time to play a Wednesday pennant every now and then. His initial qualification as an Umpire saw him remain on the Umpires Committee for over 30 years and with the exception of 1980 and 1981 he prepared the charts and recorded the results of each of tournament for 38 years. Jim became a member of the Adelaide Oval Bowling Club and was awarded Life Membership in 1990, having served as Club Secretary for 14 years. In 1994 Jim was appointed as Chairman of Umpires and Markers to train provisional squads of 40 Umpires and 30 Markers for the 1996 World Bowls Championships in Adelaide. Jim’s phenomenal service to the Royal SA Bowling Association and the sport as a whole was acknowledged with presentation of Life Membership in 2000. Jim finished his bowling career as a member of the Holdfast Bay Bowling Club and was awarded Life Membership of the Club in 2007. Rest in peace. SA BOWLER | April 2013 | 33
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You Be the Umpire
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Yes. There is nothing in Law 19.2 which states that the mat cannot be turned over. There is no law to cover this situation and so common sense should prevail as the position of the mat is not being altered. Foreword.
2
If a jack at rest within the rink of play is displaced by a player, the opposing skip or the opponent in singles should put the jack back to its former position. Law33.1.3
3
NO. If his measuring shows both bowls are equidistant from the jack then he shall declare the end tied, and record on the score card as a completed end. Law 41.1.2 and 41.2.
4
a) YES. If the jack is displaced by the equipment being used by the umpire during measuring, the umpire should put the jack back to its former position Law 33.4.3 b) NO. If the jack is displaced by the equipment being used by a player during measuring, an opponent should put back to its former position. Law 33.4.1
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If a bowl needs to be measured and it is currently resting on another bowl which is interfering with the measurement in any way, any player should use the best available means to secure the resting bowl in its position and then remove the other bowl. Law 40.6.2.
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