FNQ BOWLS RESULTS

INNISFAIL

Thursday was our best day for some weeks with 28 players on the green. The winners were S Dunne, R Maguire, D Cook and G McDonald. Sunday was our annual Christmas breakup which took the form of social bowls in the morning followed by a barbecue lunch. Trophies and badges for club champions were then presented. The drawing of the Christmas Goose Club was the final event for the day. The day was well attended and an enjoyable time was had by all. Trophy winners were: A grade singles L Fedalto. Runner-up A Strano. B grade singles J Walker. Runner-up S Micale. C grade singles S England. Runner-up C Smith. Pairs: N Morris and I Humphries. Runners-up J Morrison and J Fossey. Triples: G Goes, R Maguire and G McDonald. Runners-up S Howe, J Fossey and D Leach. Fours: I Humphries, J Morrison, S England and M Aucello. Runners-up A Siliato, A Strano, S Clark and G McDonald. Mixed pairs: H Patterson and S Pagano. Runners-up: K Mason and S English. Barry Wallis Encouragement Award: S Clark.

ATHERTON

TUESDAY, December 11: Winner E Kruck, C Webster. Wednesday, December 12: Winner N Bates, J Beu, K Furber. Friday, December 14, self-selected pairs: Winner G Bew, C Leinster; runner-up N Stubbin, H Hopkins. Nominations are open for men’s A and B grade singles, closing Sunday, February 9, 2019. Names on sheet. Nominations are available for selection in the Sam Rinaudo Shield on January 26-28 at a venue to be announced. Names on sheet. Bowling Arm Training Program will be held at Mossman Bowls Club on January 9, 9am3.30pm. For expressions of interest, list name on sheet. Open to all club members. Nominations for district open championships fours, pairs and singles are open. Details on club noticeboard. Nominations close Friday, January 25, 2019. The club will be closed after the game on Friday, December 21, and will reopen on Friday, January 4, 2019. The Christmas breakup will be held on Saturday, December 22.

WEST CAIRNS LADIES

Wednesday 12th was our Presidents, Patron and Presenation Day and last bowling day for 2018. Congratulations to all the winners for the year. Special thanks to our ladies president Rosemary and her helpers for the hard work they put in for 2018. Also thank you to Helen and bar staff for all the hard work that you all done over the year. Please remember that your membership for 2019 is due by the 31/12/2018. See you all again on the 9th January 2019. Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

WEST CAIRNS MEN

Nominations for the club’s fours and pairs close 30th December. Competition in these sectors will commence on 12th and 19th January. Men’s bowls days will continue as normal except of course on Xmas day. NewsXpress Edge Hill Tuesday was won by G. Davies, D. Lawton, D. Jacoora. 2nd, Bruce McGilvray Trev Johnston, John Bent. Fullarton Manufacturing Thirsty Thursday standouts among the growing number of new bowlers were Annie Underwood, Ted Helmuth and Bill Huddy. Kehoe’s Trophies Friday evening Scroungers once again went to the consistent Pauline Bent. Des Aumuller finished second. Sunday morning’s ham day was popular again with close to sixty participants. Substitute Steve Jennison was in brilliant touch guiding his team of Sharky Skardon, Bill Gill and Johnno Johnson to victory. Runners up were Norm Kehrer, Maurie Hetherton and Barry Myles. The lucky money back card went to Tony Perkins fours team. Ric Radigna picked up next week’s free game again. The club’s opening hours next week will be on display in the club. The men’s club wishes all bowlers and social members a most enjoyable festive season and hope to see you at the club.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL

Ladies Mixed Social bowls. Bowls will resume on Thursday 31st January 2019: Ladies Christmas Lunch Thursday 13th December was enjoyed by all who attended and $1000 was raised for State Emergency Services. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Men’s Mixed Pairs Social Bowls Tuesday 10th December 2018 winners were: B. Moseley-I. Golightly. Jackpot still not won and will exceed $430 week. Come along for last Tuesday before XMAS. Tuesday night 11th December winners were: Rongda/Frank. R/U: Robyn/Gov. L/C: Marilyn/ Jenny/Janet. Wednesday evening 12th Dec. 2018 winners were Gov/Greg/Frank. R/U: Steve/Alan/John. L/C: Don/Janet/Rongda. Saturday 15th December 2018 Washed Out. All Social bowls will continue if numbers indicate enough interest to play. Club Championship Fours has commenced and final of Mixed Pairs was won by Kaylyn Smith and Brenton Sloper defeating J Bartholomeusz J Straatsma 21-17 in a thrilling final. Edge Hill will be opening a bowls shop in the new year and will provide Bowls, Bags and Shoes. Come and check us out. Game days and times: Tuesday social bowls will be mixed pairs if possible. Tuesday and Wednesday Night play from 7.00pm. Social Bowlers please get your names in before 11:30am on other playing days. All bowlers are Welcome.

MOSSMAN

We had our last game for the year on Thursday with the Club putting on a Ham Day. Winners were Trish Arnold, Janice Brlyack 2 wins plus 35. Runners Up Anita McCoist, Denise Highland 2 wins plus 11. The ladies held their Christmas Party at the club on Friday. A great time was had by all with every one enjoying a great Christmas Lunch. Ladies Bowls will start again on meeting day 10th January 2019. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Wednesday Mixed social bowls saw a good field. Winners: G Marsh, E Tranfield & K MacDonald 2 wins plus 5. R/up: J Gard, A Geddes & T Holmes a win and a draw. And for the period leading up to Christmas if you could all ease up a little and let Art win a game, Thanks. Saturday: Mens jackpot bowls. J Tresize, S Cue & B Hando 20 d J Anderson, P Gorsuch & P Busch 19 P Worley, B Lester & D Blain 25 d G Henderson, M Plummer & T Holmes 18 N Fletcher, D White & N Tesch 28 d D Hoskin, T Brylack & C Maxted 15 C Tranfield, D Millar & D Cooke 27 d J Girgenti, C Toohey & G Wilmot 12 Winners: G (again) Marsh, Buffalo Bill & Bernie 36 d B Gard, J Fleming & D Pitt 7 And my apologies to Angie Fleming for previously failing to mention her great win in the mixed pairs, I was lucky enough to play with Angie in the first 2 games and she played very well but sadly she had to drag in a substitute and this cost her a clean sheet in the competition, well done Angie. Wednesday Mixed Social Bowls with a good field of 28 bowlers. Winners: Cheryl Richards & Col Johnson 2 wins plus 22 there was a rumour that Terry laid down so Cheryl could bring the bacon home. 2nd J Girgenti, T Arnold & T Holmes 2 wins plus 14 3rd C Siebenhausen, J Marsh & G Tyrer 2 wins plus 23, Chris & Jean bowled very well 4th J Trezise, C Payne & A MacDonald 2 wins plus 4 5 Th G Marsh, A Geddes & D Pitt a win and a draw. There was another rumour Ted’s team got an 8, but I find that hard to believe. Saturday 15/12/18 Mens jackpot bowls with club sponsored hams. P Worley, C Toohey & M Frese 22 d C Tranfield, D White & B Wolland 21 ??? G Henderson, T Brylack & B Hando 23 d G Marsh, L Phillips & D Blain 18 Dazzle Hoskin, N Fletcher & Doug Pitt 21 d J Girgenti, B Smith & N Tesch 15 6 being the jackpot number these blokes went home with a few quid each. M Plummer, S Cue & Mr Beaumont 23 d D Millar, P Gorsuch & T Richards 11 Winners: J (well bowled) Anderson, Dick Pitt & G Tyrer 22 d T Pissot, J Arnold & YFM Holmes 10. Very unusual same winning margin as Kiwi, same amount of winning ends but with a percentage of 2.1 versus 2.2 John, Dick & Gary took the pig home. I would just like to say to all the bowlers, bar & kitchen staff, management, readers and Pam & Kerry a very merry Christmas and a great 2019.

BROTHERS EDMONTON

Wednesday 12th December. Winners- B O’Shea, M Catalano, D Jacoora RUps- G Cann, G Ceely, D Stewart. Sunday 16th December Jim and Maureen Todd’s ham day 1st J McLean, K Paki, G Hickey J Rick 2nd I O ‘Callaghan, D Cairns, A Evans, M Parish. 3rd H Alexander, N Giddins, D Quinn, Q Bates. Special prizes for best Christmas dress went to E Atkinson and D Cairns. Coming events. Wednesday 19th December. Mens mufty Self Select triples. Cash prizes plus jackpot, visitors welcome, nominations close 11.30am for play at 12.30pm, contact bowls office on 40555344. Saturday 22nd December. Mixed mufti triples club select skips pick card Two (2) games each of 12 ends. Cash prizes plus jackpot, visitors welcome. Nomination sheet in Bros. Fuller Sports Club foyer or contact bowls office 40555344 and leave a message. Entries close 11 30am on day, for play at 12.30pm.

SILKWOOD

Wednesday 12th to 16th of December Social bowls. Owen? Yes Owen played bowls with us, all planning of events fell in the water but good water it was! Only our x-mas goose party with the big raffle could go ahead on Friday night. Sunday 16th no play at Silkwood most of our bowlers had other commitments. Next Wednesday the 19th is the last bowling day before Xmas. We will open on the 6th of January. To all Bowling Clubs and readers of this column, Silkwood bowling members wish you all a happy Christmas and a happy New Year You can follow us on Face Book with all upcoming events. Social Bowls Wednesdays and Sundays register-please take note of the time! 2.30pm start 3.pm. finish 5pm.

MARLIN COAST

Results of last weeks play: Tuesday afternoon men’s triples: First-Kevin Oglesby/Giles Andreatta. Second-Des Grummitt/Andy Mattsson. Tuesday night bowls: Damo/Lucas/Jason Spider: Lucas Wednesday mixed bowls: Not played Thursday triples: First-Yvonne Best/Mary Twigger/Tony Kessler. Second-Marion & Nev Sellwood/Calvin Twigger. Saturday afternoon jackpot Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners-Brian O’Connor/Gordon Midson. Winners of Losers-Jak & Graham King/ Nev Sellwood. Club Championships: Check boards for play by dates for Championship games. Coming events: Monday evening Happy Hour, cheap drinks 5.00pm- 6.00pm. Tuesday men’s triples: 1.00pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12.45pm Tuesday night “bare foot bowls” — be here by 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Sausage sizzle + bowls and cash prizes. A fun night for all levels of bowler. Wednesday ladies bowls, suspended till February. Thursday men’s triples, ladies invited: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 1245pm Friday Night Prize-a-rama, Gold Rush, 100 Club, Meat Tray Raffles, Draw Starts 6.30pm. Saturday jackpot Walking Pairs: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called 1245pm Sunday happy hour 4 till 6. All bowlers, nonbowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls available-free. ph. 40576931. Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes before start. Special Events: Club Christmas Party Saturday 15th December. Get your tickets at the club. The green will be closed from the 7th-31st January.

GORDONVALE

All days. Ladies Mixed Mufti Bowls for Christmas hams. Names by 11am. Visitors welcome. Thursday, December 20. Men’s Mixed Mufti Bowls for Christmas hams. Names by 11.30am for 1pm start. Last week’s winners were Rob & Barry Friday, December 21. Special Christmas meal night. Please book by Wednesday, December 19. Essential for catering, ph. 4056 1050 (leave message if phone unattended). Sunday, December 23. Mixed mufti bowls at 1pm. Another opportunity to win a ham for Christmas. Sausage sizzle after the game and presentation of yearly trophies and drawing of the Goose Club Raffle. Merry Christmas to everyone.