28 Oct 1954
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1954
Page
1
The report covers bowls events at Guyra over the weekend with team placings and player names. It notes the Bhunders Cup winners and lists players including M. McMillan and J. McL y, plus various others, with scattered details of play and club activities.
Golf club notes recap a weekend with winners across A and B grades in Stableford and stroke events. Cliff Allen won the trophy with 61 net, while Barry Starr and others posted 62 and 63 nets. Rod Mackenzie scored a hole in one, and Don Lockyer beat Pat Williams 2/1 in a dramatic championship match to reach the final against Ten Stewart. Geoff Dean triumphed in B grade, Ossie Crampton runner-up, and Ted Rudd advanced to the C grade final.
The report notes a tight first half with a late surge to 15 6 before Bert extended the lead to 35 9 and controlled the match. A Sunday reversal saw Pryor Joathert’s team dominate as Mick Scorer’s side faltered, ending 37 12 in a decisive win for Seal.
Saturday night's social drew praise as a success while two farewells were tendered to Mr and Mrs Tom Caddy after years of service. Upcoming events include a par competition for a Tommy Hodder trophy and a starter assignment for R Conn. Members plan charity help for Uralla and a stableford handicap event with J Tarrant handling starters duties.
The report describes a club event where Mrs and Mrs Aves won a competition titled Eight Card Sey. The letters hint at a Delta event with local participants, including Mitchell and Sherathp, and reference a “secret partners” format with twenty players in attendance.
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