Many dedicated spectators braved the chilly conditions to watch the Women’s Pairs match on day two of the Winter Carnival. Winners with 3 wins plus 37 were Pat Barkley and Carol Harroway; second, only one point behind, were Helena McGee and Sue Lalor with 3 wins plus 36; and third were Kel Cartledge and Robyn Best with 3 wins plus 24.
Friday was the second round of Mixed Pairs. David Thomas and Sue Tyson had a comprehensive win with 3 wins plus 58; second were Murray O’Bryan and Jenny Blyth with 3 wins plus 47; and third were Jeff McCaskill and Val Dalton, 3 wins plus 46.
The Men’s Pairs scored a beautiful sunny day for their games on Saturday. Club Malua had a very successful day, taking out the top three places. Winners were Peter Keatley and Peter Harris, 3 wins plus 22; second were Matt Beare and Tony Melrose, 3 wins plus 17; and third were Laurie Fayle and Vic Patrikka, 3 wins plus 8.
The Mixed Fours on Sunday wrapped up another very successful Winter Carnival for Club Malua. The very windy conditions were certainly challenging, causing some frustration amongst the bowlers. The three game winning teams were first, G. Biggs, P. Bill, P. Hutchison(plus 33) ; second were R. Best, W. Turner, S. Maher and K. Cartledge(plus 26) ; third were R. Farrington, D.and C. Fletcher and M.Kors(plus 8). The Winter Carnival as always, was a very enjoyable way to catch up with bowling friends from many other clubs, many of whom are regular visitors and we look forward to doing it all again next year.
At the final presentation ceremony Club Malua manager Manuela Littek reminisced that it was exactly one year ago that the temporary marquee was packed up immediately after the last day of the Carnival and the beautiful new Club Malua opened the next day.
After a week of competitive bowling the Tuesday ladies enjoyed a day of versatility bowls. Winners by drawn card were the pairs game of June Williams and Gay Biggs; followed by Judy Armstrong, Wendy Geary and Pat Weekes. Lucky runners up were Jeanette Roberts, Anna Stewart and Lyn Hardy. Consolation draws went to Janet McKay and Judy Davis. Judy Davis and Wendy Geary celebrated their birthdays this week. Money club was won by Judy Armstrong and Colleen Ashby.
Above: Women’s Club President Sue Beavan with this week’s Birthday ladies, Wendy Geary and Judy Davis
