Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Wangaratta Bowls: Weekly Highlights

Despite some visitors leaving, Wangaratta Bowls kept up the action with Monday's self-selected triples. Winners were Albi Vigar, Greg Colquhoun, and Kennedy Whitton, narrowly beating Kevin Daniels, Allan Rolfe, and Mark Drummond. Ken Wallace, Peter Donoghue, and Chris Frew took runner-up honors.

Tuesday's social bowls saw Pam Breakwell, Liz Palmer, Keith Aykens, and David Madden winning on Rink 5. Runners-up were Joan Atkinson, Deb Retchless, Vic Palmer, and Pearl Aykens. The jackpot was not claimed.
On Fun Friday, Joe Paynting, Darrell Hams, and Ron Boska secured victory, while other matches included several close games, with the jackpot once again remaining unclaimed.

Sunday's games featured seven rinks of triples and a pairs match. Lindi Suann, Jim Coad, and Peter Donoghue emerged victorious, with Gwenda Lydom, Wendy Mc, and Joe Paynting as runners-up. The jackpot stayed unclaimed.

A group from Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach enjoyed a Friday night sausage sizzle and barefoot bowls, with another event planned for this Friday at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Next Tuesday is Ladies President Day, sponsored by Tropical Beach Caravan Park. Visiting clubs and NQDLBA officials are expected. Play starts at 9:30 a.m.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren.


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