Championship pairs recommence 26/8/08, social players welcome 10am,start. Pennant sheet on board please state if you are available for play on days, one day, or reserve.

HUNTER DISTRICT WOMEN

The women’s Australian Indoor 1’s championship was played at Tweed Heads on August 18 to 21, 2008. Congratulations to all the 32 bowlers from across Australia who participated this annual Australia wide knockout competition. Seven bowlers represented NSWWBA.

Winner: K. Murphy (NSW) and Runner Up: T. Hastings (WA); Semi-Finalists: L. Armitage (Qld) and K. Wright (NSW); Quarter Finalists: (3 NSW): C.Glen, A. Jeffery & E. West; S. Aumann(NT). The Champion of Club Champions 2008 will be played at Oak Flats, NSW from 6th to 10th of October 2008.

CESSNOCK CITY WOMEN

Social bowls, names by 9.30am for 10am start. The final of the club pairs will be played today, F. Orchard v C. Vernon. The first round of the minor singles will be played on Wednesday, September 3, C. Lee v S. Brown, V. Manderson v C. Parkinson. The Coal Board fours will be played on September 2. The Marsh Fours will be played on Wednesday, October 1. The invitation triples will be held on Monday, September 15. Last week’s winners were D. Trotter, V. Lane, runners-up, G. Sweetman, H. Condran, consolation, C. Lee, S. Austen. For all bowls information check our board.

EAST CESSNOCK

Tuesday’s winners were Neville Ling, Barry Ingram, runners-up, Brad Dewhurst, Jayson Tissot, third, Bill Pogonoski, Ross Cameron, consolation, Dennis Picton, Gavin Scott. Thursday’s winners were J. Ross, G. McSweeney, runners-up, A. McKay, R. Mills, third, R. Wilson, B. Elsley, consolation, R. Hipwell, P. Burgess. Saturday’s winners were J. Lewis, J. Del-Degan, R. Hill, runners-up, Lyn Corcoran, R. Manderson, consolation, L. Logan, T. Bridge. Monday’s winners were Linton Robertson, Kathy Lane, Ted Bridge, runners-up, Lorretta Newstead, Graham Olive, Cliff Pearson, consolation, Andrew Clark, Zac Curtis, Ryan Collins. Program: Thursday, nominated men’s pairs, 4pm. Friday, retired, 9.30am. Saturday, men’s, 1.30pm. Tuesday, men’s OTB, 9.30am. Monday evening, mixed OTB, 6.30pm, indoor. Minor singles, N. Edmonds def. A. Gallagher, R. George def. J. B. Parkinson, K. Fraatz def. P. Lomas, T. Jory def. K. Robertson, B. Jobson def. Warren Parkinson. Mixed pairs, D. Huth, G. Huth def. D. Corcoran, S. Zocco. Next Saturday, open nominated triples, prize money to the value of $300, 1pm start.

EAST CESSNOCK RETIREDS

Last Friday’s winners were N. Bates, N. Ling, R. Beveridge, runners-up, B. Elsley, B. Smith, J. McMullen. This Friday is men’s DFP starting at 9.30am. Everyone welcome.

GRETA WOMEN

Results of social game played on Thursday August 21, winners were C. Abdilla, R. Conibear, runners-up, T. Abdilla, L. Dean. Social mornings are held each Thursday at 10.30am, names by 10.15am by phoning the club on 4938 7325 or see the notice board for details. Greta Women’s Bowling Club is celebrating the unfurling of their pennant flag on Friday, September 12. This day is by invitation only. Congratulations to the ladies for taking out the zone at Scone. Tamworth was the venue for the State finals and the Greta ladies were unlucky to only concede 16 shots overall and the State pennant eventually went to a Sydney team. For all inquiries on club membership and other related matters, phone secretary Carole Sim on 4930 7632.

CESSNOCK DISTRICT RETIREDS

Winners of the Companion Credit trophy were M. Garbutt, R. Skelton, C. Herbert, runners-up, I. McGarva, J. Smith, J. Parkes. Next Tuesday, September 2, the group plays at Cessnock City. New members welcome.

BELLBIRD PARK WOMEN

Tuesday’s social bowls winners were N. McCrohon, P. King. Consistency winner was J. Barrie. Please check board for details. Meeting September 9 at 9am. Gala day September 16, Tombala prizes needed please. Tuesday, social bowls, 10am, names by 9.30am. Visitors are most welcome.

BELLBIRD PARK

Thursday, 10am, mixed OTB, jackpot $70+. Friday, 3pm, mixed OTB, jackpot $120+. Saturday, 12pm, mixed draw for partner, $100+ prize money, mufti. Sunday, 1pm, mixed OTB. Results, Thursday’s winners were J. Skafte, B. Oliver, runners-up, N. Robins, G. Scott. Sunday’s, mixed pairs semi-final, T. Scott, K. King def. K. Tracey, M. Tracey.

KURRI KURRI WOMEN

Thursday, ladies day winners were C. Gemmell, B. Jeffery, I. Johns, runners-up, J. Solomon, J. Leggett, G. Sumner, L. Blayden. Novice singles semi final, J. Stevens def. S. Healey. Championship pairs, K. Philpot, S. Aurich def. L. Parsons, G. Sheehan (A. Wilkins sub). Minor singles, V. Chapple def. C. Smith, S. Burg def. S. Healey. Congratulations to Damian, Matt, Aaron for their win in the zone triples at Tuncurry on the weekend. All members who have their name down indicating they are attending the 80th birthday on September 4, please advise secretary by Thursday, August 28 if you are unable to attend. Next meeting September 11 following bowls. Program: Monday, mufti, names by 9.15am, play at 9.30am. Thursday, ladies day, names by 9.30am, play at 10am. Visitors welcome.

ABERMAIN

Results, Thursday’s winners were N. McDonald, T. Roberts, runners-up, J. Wade, C. Nuss. Saturday’s winners R. Robinson, K. Donnan, runners-up, M. Garbutt, T. Roberts. Abermain Men’s Bowling Club, championship results 2008, major singles winner, R. Robinson, runner-up, A. Berry. Minor singles winner, C. Mitchison, runner-up, A. Brown. Pairs winners, R. Robinson, C. Laverick, runners-up, I. Lewis, J. Parkes. Triples winners, A. Berry, K. Donnan, J. Parkes, runners-up, R. Hunter, C. Donnan, Z. Curtis. Fours winners, C. Donnan, I. Lewis, K. Donnan, J. Parkes, runners-up, A. Lewis, G. Finlay, R. Robinson, C. Laverick. Congratulations to all winners and runners-up and thank you to all members who participated in championships and represented the club throughout the 2008 pennant season. Program: Thursday, men’s mufti DFP, names by 10.15am for 10.30am start. Friday, mixed mufti, DFP, names by 3.45pm for 4pm start. Saturday, Abermain Women’s Bowling Club, Father’s Day bowls for Abermain Men’s Bowling Club, 1pm start. Sunday, championship games as listed on notice board.

KURRI

Tuesday’s winners were A. Stevenson, R. Hughes, runners-up, D. Sloan, A. Spruce. Saturday’s winners were A. Manners, P. Fallon, runners-up, P. Lamb, K. Jeffery. Mixed triples, P. Beckhouse 24 v T. Chapple 21. Congratulations to D. Graham, M. Johnston, A. Appleby on winning the Zone 6 triples championship. Well done and good luck in the State championships.

CESSNOCK CITY

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Wednesday’s winners were B. Bottle, T. Hastie, and K. Cameron with B. Oliver, B. Manderson and T. Bridge second. Program: Wednesday nominated triples at 2pm; Friday OTB at 9.30am; Saturday nominated open triples at 1pm with good meat prizes; The Lifeguard Triples will be held on November 1 and 2 and is filling up quickly; $3500 in prizemoney.