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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
15
Regular skips dominated the New South Wales State Championship metropolitan section after Saturday’s play. Clive Abrams fell to George Morris of Hurstville, Sareeant’s rink led by North Sydney's dominance, and Victoria Park clubs showed strength while debate grew over compulsory grading and rep teams.
The passage records a fragmented debate about a circular plan and leadership. It mentions Warry Clarks disciplining Swede Turnipe, Galmora construction, Tren part, and draughty doubt lingers. It hints at popularity shifts, a Centre recognises customers, and a speculative return to being welcome.
Fragments from a Sydney harbor scene show locals debating a bowling club on the foreshore en route to greens. Woolloomoaleg resists while a speaker voices wild nautical and fantasy oaths in a humorous, mocking refrain about what counts as a game.
W ARRAWEE, which won the No. 2 pennant recently, benefited from a dose of degradation drops administered by the parental pennant committee of the N S W Association. Years in decline left the club inefficient, easing it from first-class ranks until a turnaround occurred. Sydney clubs, including many with social aims, faced a similar dune of competitive decline while the reform attempt reshaped the league.
Historic Sydney Country Week notes reflect on bowls growth and governance. Describes clubs like Waveriey and Mosman shaping sport culture, player funds, headquarters, and former concerns over amateurism. Mentions regional figures Vic Casey and Boomerang, and details costs, tours, and prize dynamics alongside Western Australia postal bowlers visit.
Fragmentary text describes the New South Wales Association staff handling robes and budgets, praising courtesy and efficiency at NSW headquarters. Mentions Walter McLaren and comparisons to Interstate, with scattered references to clubs, competition, and governance.
OHWN SQOTT seeks an all in pennant with mixed grades and six to eight sections. The plan would cause disruption as weaker clubs may drop out while stronger clubs rise. Critics say experience and good coaching are needed and some players may leave clubs as standings shift. The proposal would reshape competition between North Sydney and The Hills as divisions reconfigure.
An early 20th century analysis argues a champion fours needs a top grade Skip who drives the team and reads each player’s strengths. It urges three additional skips, balanced roles, and warns that discord among four leads to collapse, with emphasis on cohesion over individual prowess.
Analysis of the International Domain Tournament in New Zealand, noting travel demands and format. It highlights the absence of a single champion in Auckland events as Franks, Anchor, and Robinson were eliminated, and explains match structures across singles, pairs, and fours with emphasis on accessibility and opportunities for entrants.
Norman I. Pierce of Hobart, returning from an Americans’ envoy post, presents striking American scene photos focused on bridges. Pierce aids entry forms for the 1859 World Open Tournament and discusses potential Dominion Champion Four prospects with team Milneary Reppen and others.
In a Commonwealth focus, the piece recalls Mr W J Howieson, who joined the Kew Club in 1880 and, at around 90, continues to play bowls at Princes Park Melbourne. The article notes Victoria and NSW’s first interstate match at Allandale Sydney in 1880 and the growth of bowls clubs since then across NSW and Victoria.
The HE chairman Mr A W Jones will push a new pennant scheme at tonight’s Sydney delegates meeting. The plan trims teams to eight per club and introduces a “super grade” to raise standards, arguing most clubs can field eight. Critics fear only a minority can assemble first grade players and warn the move may spark wider division among clubs. John Beott also plans an alternate all-in scheme, setting up a clash of proposals as clubs weigh voting power and team composition.
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