Three Burdekin locals have done the region proud at the 2025 National Touch Football Championships in Coffs Harbour, representing at the highest level in both playing and officiating roles. Veteran player Ian Kerr suited up for Brisbane in the Over 65s division and helped steer his team to an undefeated run in the round robin stage. In a tense grand final clash against the Sydney Scorpions, Kerr and co. held their nerve to clinch a 3–2 victory and take home the national title. His efforts didn’
Read the full storyIt was a red-letter day for Burdekin rugby league on Saturday in Ayr, with the Roosters defeating Charters Towers across all three grades. A Grade made it three straight wins with a convincing 38–18 victory, backing up recent triumphs over Western Lions and Centrals. Despite a sluggish start and conceding the first try and conversion to trail 6–0, the Roosters didn’t take long to hit back. Front-rower Tate Brombal strolled through the Miners' defence to score beside the posts, and from there, c
Read the full storyLast Sunday, the Home Hill Tennis Association hosted its second annual Cane Country Cup pickleball tournament, with cheers, sighs, lows and highs marking each match from the first at 8am to the last at 3:30pm. The tournament featured 24 teams—a mix of local and travelling outfits—all battling it out for glory on a day that, for the most part, delivered perfect weather conditions. Play was split into two divisions: competitive and social. Each fixture across both categories included four matche
Read the full storyA great Pennants practice session was held on Wednesday, with the Home Hill ladies joining in. Margaret Linton, Judy Elton, Lyn Storrie, and Colleen Olsen secured a win over Meryl Smith, Ann Newton, Sandra Darwen, and Helen Collins. Despite low numbers on Friday, 6th June—due to other commitments—10 bowlers braved the very smoky conditions and enjoyed the games. In a tight game of triples, Dave Sheehan, Lyn Storrie, and Ross McLaughlin defeated Dion McIntosh, Rob Jorgensen, and Gary Pearce. I
Read the full storyPeto's Marine won the toss and elected to bowl as they faced Crowned Mongrels on a steamy Saturday afternoon in Home Hill.
Their top order got the Mongrels off to a good start with openers Thomas Sarri and Andrew Wallwork scoring 24 runs from 28 balls and 12 from 17 respectively before first drop Jaidyn Lambie-Fabbro made 26 from 29.
The numbers seven and eight batsmen briefly resurrected the batting side from a middle order collapse with Alex Stillhard making 10 from 12 and Joel Hanson making 15 from 24, but the Peto’s Marine bowlers took the final wicket with one ball to spare.
Simon Vickers led with the ball, taking three wickets for 19 runs while Daniel Olditch took two and Josiah Ballin, Darren O’Keeffe, Ben Walters, Christopher Penna and Greg Flanagan all took one, restricting the Mongrels to 114 runs.
Despite losing an early wicket, Peto’s Marine made short work of their 115 run target, batting through their 25 overs to finish on 2/194.
Opener Ben Walters and number four bat Greg Flanagan both retired not out with half centuries, Ben making 50 from 50 and Greg 51 from 33.
Darren O’Keeffe contributed with 29 from 26, Simon Vickers with 27 from 20 not out and Mark Nosworthy with 15 from 13 not out.
Wickets for the Mongrels went to Jay Leckenby (one wicket for 10 runs from three overs) and Thomas Sarri (one for 12 from two).
Crowned Mongrels will back it up against Guardian Pharmacy this Saturday in the last game of the year.
Ben Walters retired not out on 50 runs from 50 balls
Simon Vickers took 3 wickets for 19 runs off 3 overs
Photos supplied
Thursday November 30 saw 16 players turn up for a roll in very oppressive conditions.
Two games of 3 bowl triples and of game of pairs were played.
Rink 4: Joe, Des and Henry out lasted Jimmy, Roy and Trevor 18 to 10, 9 ends each.
Rink 5: Tony, Judy and Glen proved too strong for Mick, Alex and Gary winning 22 to 8, 11 ends to 7.
Rink 6: A very close game between eventual winners John and Stephen over Ray and Mick M 16 to 14 with Ray and Mick winning the ends 10 to 8.
The lucky Rink went to John and Stephen (again) and the raffle was won by Bones Berrigan.
Wednesday night bowls is on at 6pm for a 6.30 start.
Don't forget bingo on Thursday morning at 9:00am.
There were 23 starters last week.
Last Saturday saw a large turnout for Karl Rummeny’s 100th birthday.
See you all on Thursday arvo or Wednesday night.
Contributed by Stephen Doig
Lucky rink winners Stephen Doig and John Hall. Photo supplied
And that's a wrap-up for 2023 season of tennis.
Congratulations to the Spring Season Team winners: Captain John Chandler, Tim Branch, Paul Godfrey, Amy Howie, Sarat Tata and Georgia Howie - amazing efforts from you all.
The top three players who won the most games for the season were Amy Howie with 68 games, Sarat Tata with 67 games and Tim Branch with 61 games.
To get in the running for this prize, it showed just how important it is to not miss a night all season.
Amy H, Georgia H, Tim B, Mick Z, Lindsay A, Kerry F, Joel H and Paul G showed commitment to Monday night tennis by coming every week.
You make the fixture coordinators job a dream.
They were all rewarded for their efforts with prizes donated from BCF.
The Closed Club champions were also presented with prizes.
Dallan Garvey was the men’s singles winner and Bernie Claussen took out the Ladies’ singles.
B Grade Men’s Singles was won by Tim Branch.
Dallan Garvey teamed up with Andrew Wallwork to take out the Men’s Doubles and the Ladies Doubles was won by Bernie Claussen and Amy Howie.
The Mixed Doubles was rained out.
Tennis fixtures recommence on January 29 with a Club Open Day straight after the Australia Open.
The courts are available for night hire through play.tennis.com.au – follow the prompts and pay online.
Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
Contributed by Home Hill Tennis Association
Patron Jill Barbagallo presenting the Club Singles trophy to Ladies champion Bernie Claussen
Jill Barbagallo presenting the Club Singles trophy to Men’s champion Dallan Garvey
Photos supplied
Last weekend, 31 members from the Ayr Surf Lifesaving Club headed to Sarina to compete in the annual North Barrier Branch Championships.
This carnival is the culmination of the season for the region with members then being up for selection in the North Barrier Branch Youth State Team to travel to Burleigh in March 2024.
It was an extremely hot two days of competition where competitors put in 110 per cent effort in both water and sand events.
Two local lifesavers, Taylor and Isla Chapman, were named as age champions after stellar performances, and seven club members were named in the 2024 NBB Youth State Team.
The Ayr Lifesaving Club had some fantastic individual and team results bringing home a great swag of medals from the North Barrier Branch Championships held last weekend in Sarina. Some of the highlights according to the club president were the Under 10 girls getting a clean sweep in Beach Flags, the great camaraderie and sportsmanship shown by competitors, as well the Ayr All Age Relay bringing home gold.
A massive congratulations to Taylor Chapman who was named Under 10 Female Age Champion and Isla Chapman being named Under 14 Female Champion.
The Club had seven competitors named in the 2024 NBB Youth State Team. Congratulations to Mia Wicks (U11), Milla Chapman and Emma Jones (U12), Parker Bonato and Zachary Dale (U13), Isla Chapman (U14) and Ryley Sartori (U15).
The Ayr Surf Club will be holding its final points day for the season this Saturday afternoon at Alva Beach to culminate the season, followed by its Christmas break-up. Over the coming months, there will still be plenty of action around the clubhouse with an Australia Day Party, Beach Golf Day and a Family Fun Day planned in the New Year.
Contributed by Kellie Lawry
Taylor Chapman and Charlotte Dale came first and second in the Under 10 Female Board Race. Taylor was also named as U10 age champion for the carnival. Photo supplied
The Winning Ayr All Age Relay Team - Audrey and Ross Rickards, Isla, Milla and Taylor Chapman, Alissia Gibson, Mia Wicks, Zachary Dale, Ben Lawry, Ryley Sartori and Toby Hatherell
Isla Chapman was 1st Under 14 Female 2km Beach Run and Under 14 Female Age Champion
Luca Lawry 3rd and Lewis Bonato 1st in Under 10 Male Surf Race
Charlotte Dale, Taylor Chapman, Lachlan Jones and Lewis Bonato 2nd Under 10 Wade Relay
Emma Jones 3rd and Milla Chapman 1st - Under 12 Female Beach Sprint
Zachary Dale in Under 13 Male Beach Sprint
Charlotte Lawry, Emma Jones, Milla Chapman and Emilee Wassmuth 2nd in Under 12 Surf Team
Alexandra Moloney 3rd, Taylor Chapman 1st and Charlotte Dale 2nd - Clean sweep in Under 10 Female Beach Flags
Audrey Rickards, Under 9 Flags
Tuesday November 21 Social Bowls
Rayleen Hervey, Betty Schultz and Dot Cutting defeated Katharina Stuckler, Beryl Cornford and Sandra Stidston
Ruth Moore, Heather Jorgensen and Pam Power defeated Merle Nixon, Karen Page and Irene Wilson
Wednesday November 22 Men’s Social Afternoon
Red, Ray, Col and M Power defeated Green, Mick, Richard and Chris
J Hall, R Aplin and W Coonan defeated J Murry, H Horan and L Stidston
J Papale and R Soper defeated V Batia and H Hazel
Wednesday Night November 22 Results
1st - Katharina Stuckler, Robyn McAllister and Richard Moore
2nd - Mick Murison, Rob Jorgensen and Joe Grabbi
Thursday November 23 Competition Final of the Parkside Triples
Won by Ruth Moore, Karen Page and Irene Wilson defeating Isabel Cislowski, Di Lindridge and Pam Power
Ayr Ladies break up day is on Tuesday December 5 with a Luncheon at the Kalamia followed by Presentation of Trophies at the Ayr Ladies Bowls Club.
Saturday November 25 Alan Cornford Memorial
Vince and M Power defeated Joe and Dot
S Caltabano and T Klopper defeated J Grabbi
K Stuckler, B Cornford and P Power defeated M Murison, R Moore and W.Coonan
T Feaks, M Nixon and H Hazel defeated P Yass, S Darwen and B Schults
J Hall, B Hewson and R Wall drew J Murry, Young and C Olditch
Winners of the day Vince and M.Power
Sunday November 26 Club Championship Games
A&B Mens Pairs Finals – J Grabbi and L Stidston defeated B Walker and S Caltabano
Honeycomb Mixed Singles Finals – M Parravicini defeated G Pearce
Contributed by Michael Parravicini
On Thursday November 23, we had 15 players on a rather warm start to the afternoon’s battles.
With the new rink we are attempting to use all the rink, it was then that we discovered that we don't have any mystery balls for rink 8 mainly because we never used it previously.
So, rinks 5, 6 and 7 were used with 5 and 6 for 4 bowl pairs and 7 for 3 bowl triples.
Rink 5: Joe, who is really bowling beautiful, and Stephen defeated Judy and Mick 32 to 13 over 22 ends with Joe and Steve 15 ends to 7 ends.
Rink 6: John and Glen walked away with a comfortable win over Jim and Trevor 25 to 18 being 13 ends to 11 ends in a 24 end match.
Rink 7: Jocelyn, Des and Henry went on to win over Karl/Ray M, Alex and Gary 15 to 6.
The ends went to the former 12 ends to 6.
Winners of the lucky rink were Joe Linton and Stephen Doig and the weekly raffle winner was Gary Nosworthy.
Don't forget that Wednesday night bowls are on and a BBQ or sausage sizzle dinner prior to bowling, names in by 6pm for a 6:30 roll.
Thursday, names in by 1pm, roll off first bowl by 1.30pm.
Contributed by Stephen Doig
Lucky rink winners Joe Linton and Stephen Doig. Photo supplied
The Rookies Blaster group had their last session of the year at EASS on Tuesday November 21 as they will move over to the Nutrien Ag Solutions Cricket complex this Friday for their final games for this half of the season. They will return to EASS in the new year when school resumes.
There was some fine batting and bowling in the Challengers last week with Jaime Goldsworthy scoring 21, Kip Nicholas 19 and Tait Parker 17 runs. Wickets were spread out amongst the players, but Kye Quinlan had the best figures of 3 for 3 runs. Others to get multiple wickets were Anna Muilwyk 3 and Tyler Smith and Evelyn Mahoney 2 each. ‘Players of the Week Award’ winners were Billy Muilwyk and Jaime Goldsworthy.
Michael Finn and Oscar Mahoney both top scored in the Under 13 game with 21 runs not out, next highest was Marshall Parker on 19 also not out. Oscar took 2 for 11 when he was bowling but the standout was Jacques Gardner with 2 for 8. Others to take a wicket each were Marshall Parker, Logan Pickup, Nate Elphinstone and Tyler Schultz, Marshall also got a run out. The ‘Players of the Week’ were Jacques Gardner and Tyler Schultz.
Contributed by Scott Heidke
Billy Muilwyk and Jaime Goldsworthy
Jacques Gardner and Tyler Schultz
Photos supplied
The 2023 Queensland Solo Championships are done and dusted following a successful weekend of racing at Brandon’s Pioneer Park Speedway.
Speedway staff thanked everyone who competed, support classes, spectators and volunteers for their support.
Local rider Ky Mitchell backed up his Australian Championships taking out both 125cc and 125cc Pairs classes.
500cc Champions
U21 500cc Champions
250cc Champions
125cc Champions
125cc Pairs Champions
Photos supplied
Results
500cc
1st Josh Gracjzonek
2nd Tate Ziscke
3rd Declan Kennedy
4th Zaine Kennedy
U21 500cc
1st Tate Ziscke
2nd Jacob Hook
3rd Cordell Rogerson
4th Broc Hall
250cc
1st Viv Muddle
2nd Lachie Hawgood
3rd Jai Bainbridge
125cc
1st Ky Mitchell
2nd Beau Baker
3rd Jai Bainbridge
4th Kai Moran
125cc Pairs
1st Ky Mitchell and Beau Baker
2nd Jai Bainbridge and Kai Moran
A morning shower of rain saw Saturday’s cricket action take to the astro wicket where Guardian Pharmacy faced off against Peto’s Marine.
Guardian Pharmacy won the toss and elected to bat with boundaries off the first two bowls getting them off to a flying start and helping opener Mark Coventry to a rapid 25 runs from 15 balls.
Hugh Smith and Damien Ricketts stood tall amongst a middle order collapse with 54 runs not out from 41 balls and 34 runs from 31 balls respectively, guiding Guardian to 188 runs all out from 24.3 overs.
Josiah Ballin and Leo Olditch took three wickets each for Peto’s while Leon Franklin, Jay Leckenby, Ben Walters and Jeff Sullivan all took one.
Peto’s opener Simon Vickers led the run chase finishing on 65 runs from 36 balls while Shaun Goldsworthy contributed with 28 from 32, Leo Olditch with 14 from 17 and Leon Franklin with 11 from 8 not out.
A third three wicket haul for the game went to Andrew Cardillo for Guardian with Matthew Gardner taking two and Joey Southwell, Damien Ricketts, Kane Batchelor, Jamie Grabs and Lee Watts all taking one.
Lee nabbed the prize wicket of Simon Vickers on the last ball of the 24th over, seeing Peto’s fall short on 176 runs all out and guiding Guardian to their second win of the season.
Peto’s Marine will take on Crowned Mongrels this Saturday at Barry Richards Field.
Simon Vickers top scored with 65 runs from 36 balls
Andrew Cardillo, Leo Olditch and Josiah Ballin took three wickets each
Photo credit: Tiffany Olditch
The Burdekin Clay Target Club had another successful shoot on Sunday November 12, with 43 competitors competing. Conditions were pleasant with a slight breeze throughout the day, which reflected in the scores. Thank you to sponsors Peter and Juanita Delle Baite and Mick Parison from the Giru store. The club’s next shoot will be the Christmas shoot held on Sunday December 10.
Contributed by Sylvia Rossato
Results
Event 1-25 Target Novelty Event
Sponsored by Peter & Juanita Delle Baite
AA Grade 1ST Aaron Lemphers 25/25, 2nd Michael Zabala 28/29
A Grade 1st Joe (snr) Sebastiani 24/25, 2nd Alan Lord 24/26
B Grade 1st Aiden Sebastiani 22/25, 2nd Jay Murray 26/30
C Grade 1st John Dickerson 24/25, 2nd Pedro Le Blowitz 24/26
Event 2-25 Target Double Barrel 15m
AA Grade 1st Ron Gough & Joe Caruso 25/25
A Grade 1st Colin Ferguson & Bill Gall 25/25, 3rd Tony Robinson & Joe (Snr) Sebastiani 24/25
B Grade 1st Jarrod Coleman 25/25, 2nd John Kinnimonth 24/25
C Grade 1st Peter Giardino 24/25, 2nd Peter Delle Baite 23/25, 3rd Pedro Le Blowitz 22/25
Event 3-30 Target Burdekin Pointscore Championship 15m
Sponsored by Giru Store
OPEN 1st Wayne Cislowski 90/90
AA Grade 1st Ron Gough 89/90
A Grade 1st Wayne Cislowski 90/90
B Grade 1st Mark Simpson 87/93
C Grade 1st Isaac Sebastiani 82/90
Event 4-25 Target Single Barrel
AA Grade 1st Ron Gough 24/25
A Grade 1st Joe (Snr) Sebastiani 24/25
B Grade 1st Jarrod Coleman 24/25
C Grade 1st Pedro Le Blowitz 22/29
Event 5-25 Target Double Barrel Handicap
OPEN 1st Tony Caruso 30/31
2nd Joe (Snr) Sebastiani 29/30
3rd Joe (Jnr) Sebastiani 28/30
Event 1-25 Target Novelty Event. Back row: Sponsor Peter Delle Baite, Aaron Lemphers, Michael Zabala, Joe Sebastiani Snr and Alan Lord. Front row: Aiden Sebastiani, Jay Murray, Pedro Le Blowitz and John Dickerson
Event 3-25 Target Burdekin Pointscore Championship 15m. Presenter Peter Giardino, Wayne Cislowski, Ron Gough, Mark Simpson and Isaac Sebastiani
Event 4-25 Target Single Barrel. Ron Gough, Joe Sebastiani Snr, Pedro Le Blowitz and Jarrod Coleman
Event 4-25 Target Double Barrel Handicap. Tony Caruso, Joe Sebastiani Snr and Joe Sebastiani Jnr
Photos supplied
Following the success of last year’s event, which saw 260 players raise $17,000 for CORES (Community Response to Eliminate Suicide), the End of Harvest Golf Classic is returning in December.
The Golf Classic is a local Burdekin community event welcoming anyone in the region to put together a team and join in the fun whilst raising money for a local charity.
Proceeds from this year’s event will again be generously donated to CORES, a community-based program which educates the local community on how to intervene when they encounter a person they believe may be suicidal.
As a direct result of the event’s fundraising, the money raised has stayed in the Burdekin region and had a direct impact, seeing 72 people complete CORES suicide intervention training, 12 people complete CORES self-care session, 129 people receive the CORES toolbox talk, 50 high school students receive the CORES choices presentation and 129 free counselling sessions delivered to people in crisis.
The golf day will comprise of a 9 hole Ambrose format and teams will consist of 4 players.
While all tee times have already been filled, proving the popularity and importance of the event, members of the public are invited to attend and enjoy the social atmosphere of the day.
For more information, visit End of Harvest Golf Classic on Facebook.
WHAT: End of Harvest Golf Classic
WHEN: Friday, December 15
WHERE: Ayr Golf Club
CORES Queensland Coordinator Ross Romeo, event organisers Kelsey Shand and Ben Smith and 2022 emcee John Furnell. Photo supplied
The final of the Club Pennants was fought out on the greens on Sunday November 19 between Mac’s team and Nipper’s team with Nipper’s team coming away with a narrow victory.
Unfortunately for Mac, he was unable to play due to being hospitalized.
We’re all hoping you are on the road to recovery and back on the course soon Mac.
Thanks went to all the sponsors for our Pennants days and to Dave Falco who has done a great job over the last six years of running the event.
The pennants player of the year deservedly went to Guy LeBlowitz.
The stableford event winner for the day was Peter Dale with 37 points from runner up John Power with 35 on a count back from Craig O’Keeffe and Stephen Doig.
Next in the run down was Simon Power with 34.
The pin shots on 4/13 went to Eric Barbagallo and Megan Barbagallo (in the hole).
On 9/18 they went to Nipper Forno, Jan Cannavan and Mark Dale and on 7/16 were won by Dave Hay, Ross Wilkie and Stephen Doig.
Last Sunday, November 26 was the Power family day sponsored by John, Simon and Shaun Power with hams on offer.
Thanks went to the family for their ongoing support.
There were 52 players in this popular event and the sausage sizzle at the end of the day was enjoyed by all.
The winners of the 4BBB event were Shane Power and Charlie Cole on a count back from Ross Wilkie and John Nash all finishing with 47 stableford points.
Pins shots went to Shane Power, Mark Dale and Tara Cesconnetto (in the hole) on 4/13 and Simon Power, Mav Dall’Osto and Megan Barbagallo on 9/18.
This Sunday is our break-up day with the format being a Mystery Stableford.
Our AGM will be held at 11:30am on Sunday before the game and the club asks everyone to please bring a plate of finger food to enjoy after the game.
Contributed by Bev Macdonald
Shaun Power, John Power, Charlie Cole, Shane Power, John Nash, Ross Wilkie and Simon Power
Dave Falco and Nipper Forno
Shane Power, Nipper Forno, Simon Davies, Craig O'Keeffe and Mary Chatfield
Photos supplied
On Tuesday November 21, primary school swimmers from throughout the district competed at the Webber Shield.
Competing schools included St Francis Catholic School, East Ayr State School, Home Hill State School, Clare State School, Giru State School, Brandon State School, St Colman’s Catholic School, Maidavale State School, Osborne State School, Jarvisfield State School and Burdekin Christian College.
The overall winner of the Webber Shield was East Ayr State School presented by Alyson Robinson.
The Max Tavasci Trophy for the highest average points was St Colman’s Catholic School.
Thank you to the Burdekin Swimming Club for assisting the Burdekin Sports Association with the running and set up of the carnival.
Thank you to Sage and Vicki from the Ayr Swimming Pool for their assistance also.
Contributed by Jarvisfield State School Principal Lisa Bello
Age Champions
Age Boys
9yrs Lewis Bonato East Ayr State School
10yrs Harris Flanigan East Ayr State School
11yrs Nate Giddy East Ayr State School
12yrs Eli Wilkie Home Hill State School
Age Girls
9yrs Taylor Chapman St Colmans
10yrs Mia Wicks East Ayr State School
11yrs Arabella Sangiuliano Home Hill State School
12yrs Milla Chapman (Home Hill) & Asha Licciardello (St Francis)
New Records
Boys 11yrs 50 Freestyle – Nate Giddy (St Francis) – 32.05
Girls 9yrs 50 Breaststroke – Taylor Chapman (St Colman’s) – 51.30
Boys 9yrs 50 Breaststroke – Lewis Bonato (EASS) – 49.92
Boys 9yrs 50 Backstroke – Lewis Bonato (EASS) – 46.48
Girls 9yrs 50 Butterfly – Taylor Chapman (EASS) – 44.47
East Ayr State School won the Webber Shield presented by Alyson Robinson
St Colman’s Catholic School won the Max Tavasci Trophy presented by Max Tavasci
Age champions L-R Taylor Chapman, Lewis Bonato, Mia Wicks, Harris Flanigan, Arabella Sangiuliano, Nate Giddy, Milla Chapman and Eli Wilkie (Asha Licciardello not pictured)
Photos supplied
Home Hill Cricket Association hosted Bowen Cricket last Sunday, November 26 for an inter-town representative match with bragging rights coming down to the final wicket.
Home Hill’s Andrew Cardillo, Alex Stillhard, Ross Parker, Simon Vickers and Darcy Walters did the damage with the ball while Hugh Smith, Ross Parker and Ayden Marano shone with the bat in hand.
The match reignited a rivalry between the two towns, with hopes for further representative fixtures involving towns like Bowen, Charters Towers and Ingham to continue into the future.
The Sunday fixture between Home Hill and Bowen saw the visitors win the toss and elect to bat.
Bowen’s top order got the work done early with high scorers Dylan Pettingill scoring 33 runs, Michael Pettiford scoring 31, Lachlan Altmann scoring 18, Mark Coventry scoring 13 and Daniel Borgh scoring 11, helping the team to a total of 153 all out after 38 overs.
Some fine bowling from Home Hill’s Andrew Cardillo saw him take four wickets for 37 runs from seven overs, supported by Alex Stillhard’s 2/27 from five, Darcy Walters’ 1/15 from five, Ross Parker’s 1/16 from five and Simon Vickers’ 1/27 from eight, with a run out helping clean up the visiting batsmen.
Chasing 154 runs for victory, Home Hill were off to a shaky start at 4/29 before the middle order steadied the ship thanks to Hugh Smith’s 48 not out, Ross Parker’s 34, Ayden Marano’s 18 and Andrew Cardillo’s 11.
Home Hill lost their ninth wicket with just four runs to make, the winning runs coming from fortuitous byes in the 38th over.
Bowen bowlers Dylan Pettingill (4/24), Seth McIntosh (3/17), Mark Coventry (1/12) and Lachlan Altmann (1/25) took the game right down to the wire, with Home Hill ultimately winning by one wicket.
Back row: Darcy Walters, Andrew Wallwork, Simon Vickers, Alex Stillhard, Ross Parker, Isaac Cardillo, Alex Romeo and Greg Flanagan. Front row: Hugh Smith, Ayden Marano, Andrew Cardillo. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
Ross Parker took 1/16 from five overs for Home Hill
Hugh Smith scored 48 runs not out
Tuesday November 14 Ladies Social
R Moore, K Page and S Stidston defeated I Cislowski, B Cornford and D Cutting
K Stuckler, H Jorgensen and P Power defeated D Soper, B Schultz and I Wilson
Wednesday November 15 Mixed Social
J Murry, J Hall and L Stidston defeated A Jones, M Chapman and R Hall
R Aplin, P Marsden and M Power defeated B Walson, S Darwen and C Berkerly
Red, Joe and Col defeated Green Mick and Henry
H Horan and W Coonan defeated T Battagia and R Soper
Wednesday November 15 Night Mixed Social
1st place - Les Andersen, Joe Grabbi and Heather Jorgensen
2nd place - Katharina Stuckler, and Ross McLaughlin, with a consolation prize to Bill Walker.
Thursday November 16 Ladies Competition
Parkside Triples
R Moore, K Page and I Wilson defeated M Nixon, S Stidston (sub) and D Cutting
I Cislowski, D Lindridge and P Power defeated T Achille, D Soper and H Jorgensen.
Winners will play off on Thursday 23rd 8am.
Saturday November 18 Mixed Social Bowls
R Hall, L Stidston and M Power defeated V Edwards, S Darwen and C Olditch
C Berkerly, J Grabbi and T Klopper defeated J Murry, M Chapman and R Soper
J Papale, B Hewson and P Power defeated M Murison, J Hall and S Stidston
Merle, A Jones and Dot defeated P Vass, W Coonan and H Hazel
Sunday November 19 Club Mixed Pairs Finals
Winners S Darwen and M Parravicini defeated D Soper and R Soper
Contributed by Michael Parravicini