The club began Australia Day with a fun day of Golf, with flags and hats, but Australia being "a land of Flooding rains" some members enjoyed playing in the rain. New member Len Muir displayed his collection of Aussie books, whilst another new member Brian Mitchell, presented himself as a former Prime Minister. Whilst the rain came down, snags were cooked on the BBQ and the ladies prepared the club house for the luncheon, with over twenty members and guests sitting down to salads and "pav" In all, those present, enjoyed the way the club celebrates our Australia Day
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Bob Williamson
 The "Ladies in their finery" Marie Dillon and Gail Williamson |
 The "Great Australian Wave" from some of our mob |
 The former "Prime Minister" Brian Mitchell |
 The "Aristocrat" Len Muir |
 "Playin' in the rain - just playin' in the rain - what a wonderful feeling!" |
 "Pav" is served |
Some 43 members enjoyed our annual Xmas party held at the Bomaderry Bowling Club. Certificates were awarded by Club Captain Margaret Sawers and Club President, Wendy Wade for the various croquet competitions winners as well as awards for members whom have contributed to the success of our Club. Games were held and members joined in singing Christmas Carols. The fun and friendship night was successful with the middle peg (slapstick) competition implemented by member Doug Hosussenloge, bringing in just under $270.00 for the six month it as been running.
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Bob Williamson
 Enjoying our meal |
 Winners and runners up in the Golf and Ricochet championships |
 Winners and runners up in the Twilight high and low doubles |
 Winners and runners up in the High Low Doubles championship |
 Treasurer, Vivian Bell winner of the 'Slapstick' award, and Doug Houssenloge 'Stirrer of the year' award with Margaret Sawers, and Wendy Wade |
 The middle peg Slapstick award which was made by club member Bob Davis |
 Newer member ,Len Muir 'gardener of the year' award, with Margaret and Wendy |
 Bob Williamson 'Australia's best Publicity man and entertainer' award with Margaret and Wendy |
24 members of the Nowra croquet club contested the Golf croquet high low doubles competition over two Fridays 13th and 20th November 2015.
The games were played in two blocks of 6 pairs. Block 1 was won by John Ludewig and Larry Becroft on a count back from runners-up Brian Mitchell and Keith Poynter. Block 2 winners were David Turvey and Bob Davis from Wayne Worrall and Don Sawers 7/6. In the semi-finals David and Bob beat Keith and Brian 7/3 and Wayne and Don beat Larry and John 7/6.
The finals between David and Bob versus Wayne and Don winners were David and Bob 7/6. Congratulations to the winners and runners up and also to Larry, Brian, John who were playing in their first competition and have only been members of our club for a short time.
Margaret Sawers
Club Captain
Photos courtesy of club member Pat Poynter. Other photos under "Competition Results" on our web site nowracroquetclub.com.
 John Ludewig watches Larry Becroft on their way to the semi finals |
 David Turvey watches Bob Davis on their way to the final |
 Semi Finalists, Brian Mitchell, Larry Becroft, Keith Poynter and John Ludewig |
 Finalists, Wayne Worral, Bob Davis, David Turvey and Don Sawers |
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Nowra Croquet Club Play At Bunnings
Nowra club had their first Bunnings BBQ as a fund raiser for the future two courts to be established over the next ensuing years. Participating club members formed a good working team relationship which in turn will help in forthcoming team croquet events!! A Christmas hamper raffle was also conducted on the day. In all the public was generous and the day was deemed a success by all involved. Other photos can be viewed at our website nowracroquetclub.com. Bob Williamson |
 Starting early!! Club members waiting for the crowds |
 Member Ann Worrall asking for money and a little advertising on the side!! |
 The heart and soul of a BBQ "the cooks" Wayne Worrall, Phil Pickard and Bob Davis |
Nowra club provided players from Forster, Young, Jamberoo, Newcastle, Killara, Wollongong, Orange, Sutherland, Milton/Ulladulla and three members of Nowra with three days of great competition and friendship. Although the competition was scheduled for four days, it was completed within three days. The first day saw heat wave conditions followed by cooler conditions for the remaining days. On picture perfect lawns, all players enjoyed their games, which moved quickly with the co-operation of the tournament manager and players. The results were as follows:
BLOCK 1 SINGLES Winner Graham Innocent (Forster) R/U Phil Pickard (Nowra)
BLOCK 2 SINGLES Winner Tony Defriend (Milton/Ulladulla) R/U Lenora Everton (Wollongong)
BLOCK 3 SINGLES Winner Moya Flynn (Milton/Ulladulla) R/U Sharlene Subi ( Jamberoo)
BLOCK 1 DOUBLES Winners Phil Pickard, Edna Kelly(Forster) R/U Graham Innocent. Diane Cheetham (Newcastle)
BLOCK 2 DOUBLES Winners Helen James(Orange) Tony Defriend (Milton/Ulladulla) R/U Lenora Evertron Maureen Greenwood (Milton Ulladulla)
BLOCK 3 DOUBLES Winners Maureen McCowan (Jamberoo) Barbara Murray (Jamberoo) R/U Sharlene Subi Jeanette Enright (Jamberoo)
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Bob Williamson
 "What a day to play Croquet" at Nowra |
 Kerry Perkins (Milton/Ulladulla) Sharlene Stubi (Jamberoo) Jennett Enright (Milton/Ulladulla) Diane Bonnitcha (Sutherland) |
 Good Mates prepare for battle Terry Cheetham (Newcastle) Pat Moroney (Jamberoo) |
 Diane Bonnitcha (Sutherland), at her first tournament, "jumps yellow for the hoop" |
 Watching intently Pat Moroney, Reigh McCoy and Doug Leadbeater (both from Young) Terry Cheetham |
 Graham Innocent "jumps blue" on his way to winning Block 1 under the watchful eye of tournament referee, Margaret Sawers (Nowra) |