Vern Mietzel bowls with Mick McKenzie looking at the head.

Felix Purcell and Ian Beveridge coach some of the school pupils

John Kennell and Lorraine Silman played Daphne Offield and Dave McKendry in the mixed pairs final. John and Lorraine defeated Daphne and David.

Brian Dennien (bowling) is a keen supporter of the club

Lyn Tennant bowls with Ray McCarthy watching

John Priest, Marie Bragg, Kees Struik and Val DePinto who won the Mixed Fours title.

Bill McCurry and Tony Allsop. Tony won the Senior Singles title.

Marie Bragg shows her style with Fred King watching on.

Saturday men’s days are popular

Ian Beveridge runs several of our bowls days.

Jamie & Divan - Mackay Christian College

Goosies Bowls 19th Sept
The big news this week was the Past President’s Day last Monday, held at North Mackay Bowls Club. It was a men versus ladies day with thirty teams of four, with 15 rinks in play: an excellent turnout. Although plain white shirts and pants has been the usual dress, many teams turned up in club colours, making for a very colourful scene. Nibblies were supplied after the game. This time the men defeated the ladies, but it was a very hard-fought contest.
Top prize winners were Rob Mybray, Don Prosser, Rob Evans and Joe Oliver. In second place was the team of Maurie Pearson, Wayne Mietzel, Tony Allsop and Paul Goldston.  
Friday bowls re-commences on 1st October with a new format. It will be a pairs game of 18 ends, with prizes drawn for both winners and losers, and includes a kitty toucher. You could win up to $1,300.
On Sunday Clint Vassie won the B grade singles Champion of Champions title played at Pioneer Valley.
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Social Bowls.
Monday mixed pairs was won by Graham Hamilton and Kees Struik, followed by Darren Laurens and Lawrence Borg. Wednesday ladies winners were W. McGee, S. Hazledine and L.Ford. Runners up were L. McGuire, E. Buckton and M. Bartolo. Thursday mixed pairs was won by Mary Worbey and visitor, Geoff Davidson, followed by Sylvia and Ron Maikler. Judith Hall and Rod Madill were in third spot. Margaret Fogg won the kitty toucher prize of $90.
Saturday men’s pairs game was taken out by Trevor Laurens and Alex Cameron with Peter Cowling and Tony Allsop in second place.


Pics credit Tony Allsop.

Goosies bowls results 29th August
The last of North Mackay Bowls Club championships were played on Sunday with the mixed pairs final between John Kennell and Lorraine Silman who played Dave McKendry and Daphne Offield. The spectators were treated to some good bowls played by both teams, but probably the difference was in Lorraine’s drives, which often took shot from Dave and Daphne. Lorraine and John won by 28-12. Lorraine and Bert Hobbs were runners up last year, but this year Lorraine and John have won the title.
 
It is good to see the next generation of bowlers being coached by head coach, Felix Purcell, and Ian Beveridge through the school’s programme at Goosies. Both boys and girls appeared to take a keen interest. The club has several up and coming new and younger players who will be putting their name down for pennants and other club competitions next year, which is very good for both our club and bowls in general.
 
Social Bowls Results.
Monday’s Mixed Pairs resulted in a win for Alan Brown and Doug Dungavell, followed by Darren Laurens and Lawrence Borg.
Wednesday Ladies triples winners were J. Grech, S. Bartolo and L. Ford. Second came C. Boxall, D. Dodds and R. McDermott.
Thursday mixed pairs was won by Jean Schmidtke and Lidia McCarthy. Second place was filled by Darryl Kane and Alan Brown while Tony Allsop and Chrissy Hall came third. The kitty toucher jackpots to next week.
Saturday Men’s pairs was taken out by Vic Gaudion and Peter Horsburgh, followed by Alan Leask and Bill McCurry.

Pics credit Tony Allsop.

Goosies results 22nd Aug
Monday’s mixed pairs winners were Kevin Wall and Maurie Pearson. Runners up were John Fry and Alan Leask.
Wednesday Ladies winning team was Wendy McGee, Lyn Tennant and Lurline Ford, followed by Sue Hazeldine, Gloria Sam and Jean Zamparutti.
Thursday mixed pairs competition was taken out by Tony Allsop and Chrissy Hall. In second place was Mary Worbey and Lyn Tennant. Visitors D and R Milburn filled third place. The kitty toucher draw resulted in Ron and Sylvia Maikler having first bowls, followed by John Priest and Maryann Bartolo, and then Jean Schmidtke and Lidia McCarthy. No one touched the kitty, so it jackpots next week.
Saturday men’s day winners were Ian Rowan, Ernie Sealy and Peter Horsburgh, followed by B. Ryan and Alex Cameron.
Unfortunately, our club champion, Chris Banney lost his game on Saturday, 17-25 in the District Champion of Champions singles match.

Pics credit Tony Allsop.

Goosies Bowls News 15th Aug.
Last Sunday there were two Goosies club championship titles decided.
First was the final of the Senior (over 60) Men’s Singles. This was won by Tony Allsop who played Bill McCurry. The game was exciting, as several times when Tony was holding shots, Bill took out the lead bowl with an up shot. Tony kept up the pressure however, finally winning by 25-11.
The other title was the club Mixed Fours. The competing teams were Kees Struik, John Priest, Val DePinto and Marie Bragg against Ron Bowers, Dave McKendry, Lorna Bowers and Chrissy Hall. This was also a good game. In the end, Kees Struik’s team was too good for Ron Bowers’, winning by 26-9.
These games were the only ones played on Sunday, and were on alternating greens, so the spectators could keep an eye on both. John Chester-Master was the umpire, as well as marker for the Allsop/McCurry game. Thank you, John: all the time you spend at the club is very much appreciated.
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Social Bowls. Monday mixed pairs winners were Dave Dowden and Andrew Coates, while Celia and Barry Lee were runners up. Wednesday Ladies winners were Jean Comelli, Maryann Bartolo and Lorna Bowers, with Celia Lee, Pam Louis and Daphne Offield filling second place.
There were no results available for Thursday mixed pairs or Saturday Men’s games.
679 Bill McCurry and Tony Allsop. Tony won the Senior Singles title.
686 John Priest, Marie Bragg, Kees Struik and Val DePinto who won the Mixed Fours title.

Pics credit Tony Allsop.

Goosies Bowls Results 8th August
Monday mixed pairs resulted in a win for Kev Wall and Maurie Pearson followed by Rosemary Hillman and John Stronach.
Wednesday ladies day was the Joy Travers Memorial Day. Winners were C. Corbett, H. Fleming and T.Russell. Second place was taken by M. Bragg, M. Bartolo and B. Trannore. Third came C. Hall, S. Maikler and J. Grech, and fourth was D. Wise, I Comelli and E. Buckton.
There were no results available for Thursday, and Friday play was cancelled due to lack of players.
Saturday men’s day winners were Rob Evans and Wayne Olsen with Wayne Mietzel and Peter Delaney in second place.
Chrissy Hall and Vic Gaudion won their mixed pairs club championship game against Warren and Cheryl Corbett, while Ray and Lidia McCarthy won theirs against Shirley Bartolo and Eric Galletly.
Please check the board for Friday play and also mixed pairs and fours club championship draws and times.

Pics credit Tony Allsop.

Goosies bowls report 1st August
Last Saturday we held a send- off for well- known bowling member, Ken Wedel who is going to reside in Emu Park. Ken and Pat are going to live near their daughter who has a large property there. Ken will still play bowls, but at this stage is not sure if he will join Emu Park or Yeppoon club.
Ken started off the St. Lawrence club and was their president for several years. When he came to North Mackay Bowls club in 2004, he became a member of the committee. He has won several championships, the latest being the two bowl triples club championships this year.
The day was a great success with 10 rinks filled. In first place was a triple of Ron Bowers, Albert Graves and Neil Blucher, with Vic Gaudion and Peter Horsburgh filling second place. Ken shouted everyone drinks at the end of the day.
 
Social Bowls
Monday pairs was won by Maurie  Pearson and Elaine Buxton, followed by Brenda and Wayne Trannore.
Wednesday ladies winners were Therese Russell, Bev Woodward and Jean Zamparutti, with Netty Thomsen, Pam Louis and Coral Francis second.
Thursday mixed pairs was won by Lorna Bowers and Brian Perrin with Ian McDonald and Bruce McCubbin runners up. The kitty toucher jackpot of $250 was won by John Stronach and Rosemary Hillman.
Friday three bowl pairs competition starts again on 6th August. The sheet is now up on the board.

Pics credit Tony Allsop.

Mackay Christian College - Secondary School Cup
The boys from Mackay Christian College have made the Secondary School finals. They will travel to Brisbane to compete on the 13th & 14th October.  We are so proud of them and wish them the best!