53rd Association Croquet Carnival 26 Jul - 1 Aug 2008 Port Macquarie Croquet Club | |
On the completion of the 53rd carnival, I would like to report that we had a very successful week, despite having very heavy rain and freezing conditions on Tuesday.
Players from as far afield as Toowoomba, Mornington, Albury, Orange and Dubbo enjoyed a week of good competition and a very friendly atmosphere. The social functions were well attended and enjoyed by everyone. Jim Hicks was the carnival champion, defeating John Hardy in the deciding match. The other results were: SINGLES: Block A: Winner Jim Hicks (Urunga); Runner-up John Hardy (Toowoomba) Block B: Winner Barbara McTiernan (Forster) Runner-up Leon O’Mally (Dubbo) Block C: Winner Margaret Milliken (Mornington); Runner-up Brian Manton (Toronto) Block D: Winner Elmore Lieschke (Albury); Runner-up Tony Earle (Port Macquarie) Block E: Winner Margaret Leese (Urunga); Runner-up Ann Burns (Forster) Block F: Winner Lyn Rayward (Taree); Runner-up Dot O’Mally (Dubbo) DOUBLES: Block A: Winners Jim Hicks (Urunga) and Dot O’Mally (Dubbo) Block B: Winners Roger Fox (Orange) and Margaret Leese (Urunga) Block C: Winners Elmore Lieschke (Albury) and Margaret Milliken (Mornington) Block D; Winners Ed Skipsey (Newcastle) and Patricia Goldrick (Killara) 1st Peg-Out Trophy: Margaret Milliken I, and the committee, would like to thank all the club members who helped in various capacities, from freezing sun-up to freezing sunset. Sue Moss Carnival Manager |