HOME HILL CSC BENEFIT FROM BURDEKIN SHIRE COMFORT STOP

Gary Nosworthy (left), Michael Young (centre), and Betty Webb (right) snatched a win over Jeff Taylor, Ron Smith, and Sandra Darwin. Photo supplied.

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As the saying goes, build it and they will come. So much was the case Thursday 2 July when Home Hill members had the opportunity to welcome travelling visitors staying at the Home Hill comfort stop and looking for a game of lawn bowls.

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Shirley Thomas & Peter O’Loughlan from Dimboola, Victoria could not believe their luck by chance running into Home Hill member Des Chapman at the newsagent, who just so happened to be decked out in Home Hill bowls attire.

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Shirley and Peter enjoyed the afternoon at the club so much so they decided to extend their stay and play Saturday as well.

In addition to our Victorian visitors, the club had the pleasure of welcoming Rick Drill, who has recently sold up in Townsville and is finally looking to settle in the Burdekin.

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Home Hill members extend our thanks for your support.

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However, on a sadder note, the club was sorry to say farewell to Gary Schuler, who will be heading home to Elliott Heads come Monday.

Gary, we trust you enjoyed your time at the club and look forward to seeing you whenever you might return to our beautiful Burdekin.

Thursday saw another strong roll-up with five games of triples and one game of pairs being played.

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On Rink Two (2), Wayne Newton, Bruce McCallum, and Shirley Thomas had a convincing win over Joe Linton, Rob Darr, and Bob Young.

Insider mail has it that the standout player was our visitor, Shirley Thomas.

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On Rink Three (3), this encounter could have gone either way with Gary Nosworthy, Michael Young, and Betty Webb snatching a win over Jeff Taylor, Ron Smith, and Sandra Darwin.

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Rink Four (4), Keith Roser, Margaret Linton, and Terry Feakes had a convincing win over Mick McCloskey, Nev Webb, and Warren Bunn.

On Rink Five (5), the pairs game between Trevor Elton, Judy Elton, Les Hoey, and Margaret Chapman saw the Elton team being too strong for their opponents at the finish.

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Rink Six (6), Jo Roser, Peter O’Loughlan, and Bob Pickard had a win over John Hobson, Dino Poli, and Rick Drill.

The standouts of this game were both skips Jo Roser and John Hobson, who both demonstrated some precise bowling skills.

On Rink Seven (7), Glenn Berryman, Gary Schuler, and Janet Arthur got a convincing win over Hugh Mongomery, Des Chapman, and Joslyn Defranciscis.

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To all the winning rinks, well done and congratulations.

Random rink winners for the afternoon were on Rink Three (3): Gary Nosworthy, Michael Young, and Betty Webb.

Congratulations to you all.

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The seafood raffle for the day went to Jeff Taylor, with second prize of a bottle of wine going to Bob Pickard.

Wednesday night bowls continue to attract with two (2) games of triples and two (2) games of pairs being played out.

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Community members are invited to come and try Ron Smith’s sausage sizzle and the social atmosphere the evening offers.

Names in by 5.30pm, sausage sizzle with 6.00pm start.

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Saturday social bowls saw one (1) game of triples and two (2) games of pairs played.

Those considering playing, names in by 1.00pm with a 1.30pm start.

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Looking to the future, planning is currently underway to hold the inaugural Home Hill Members Invitational afternoon sponsored by All Rig Townsville.

Details of the event are expected to be finalised in the coming week, with flyers going out to all clubs in the Burdekin, North and South.

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Supplied by Bob Pickard

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