The 1973 and 1993 premierships were ‘played’ over and over with yarns about numerous players told during the course of the event.
The event also enabled people who had moved away to catch up with old friends.
Premiership players from 1973 and 1976 (from left) Ken Smith, Russell Maloney, Kerry Podmore, Graham Allitt, Ian Johnson and Phill McCann.
Photo by
Steve Huntley
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Twenty teams entered Mathoura Bowling Club’s inaugural winter tournament, the Cadell County Two-Bowl Triples, last weekend.
The competitors included many old friends, as well as some new-comers.
Play involved three games of 16 ends on Saturday and two games of 16 ends on Sunday.
The two days’ play resulted in three five-game winners, necessitating a play-off to determine the winner and runner-up.
Team Learmonth got the bye, taking them straight into the final.
A play-off between John McGowan’s team and the Bendigo team saw the Bendigo side going through to the final.
Team Learmonth, first time visitors, took the crown in the event.
The next tournament on the club’s calendar will be the Gulpa Creek Fours on June 17 and 18.
Entries should be booked with the club or Paul Clear.
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Mathoura Public School’s Mothers’ Day event last week was a huge success with mums, grans, aunties and others treated to a great day out.
Food and festivities galore were shared and each family received a photograph to remember the occasion.
These no doubt included some past students as well as others who will attend in the future.
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Do you have a learner driver in your household?
Well driving lesson costs can be reduced thanks to Bendigo Bank.
Bendigo Bank Tongala and Mathoura are offering a learner driver program and will subsidise most of the lesson.
The bank’s aim is to ensure there are safe learner drivers on the road.
If you are interested call into the bank and pick up an application form.
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Mathoura Public School held its annual Cross Country competition last week and some great times were recorded, so much so that 14 students have qualified to take part in the Deniliquin PSSA Cross Country.
The successful qualifiers are Bindi, Georgie, Khoa, Jobe, Bobbie, Charli, Jimmy, George, Chanze, Chad, Sophie, Johnathan, Ava and Katelyn.
Congratulations to all and good luck in Deni.
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Mathoura Public School has been fortunate enough to secure before and after school care for its students.
TheirCare is the name of the group selected to operate the facility and co-ordinator, Michelle Hall is proposing to introduce parents to what it offers.
She invited all parents and students to a welcoming breakfast on Wednesday.
If you missed it and would like to learn more about Michelle and the program, you can call her on 0417 151 588.