There was beautiful rain this week, hopefully it keeps coming. It was a welcome reprieve for our boys from the watering, our croquet lawns look almost picture perfect.

There were 32 players for Aussie Croquet on Saturday, 25th March. Five players managed to win three games, John Browne, John Farah, Lyn Simmonds and Fay Picker.

Big winers on the day were: 14 – 8 John Farah and John Job, Neville Spry and Alex Todd; 14 – 9 John Browne and Carolyn Neilsen, John Farah and John Job, Kevin Rubie and Lorraine Todd. 

There were 28 players on Tuesday, 28th turn up keen to start. Then the rain came, so it ended up being the winner. 

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It was a nice summer day for Aussie Croquet on 1st February, where 26 players faced up. Big winners on the day were: 14 – 9 Neville Spry and Robin Pols and 14 -10 Kevin Rubie and Jeff Liebich, SandyHepburn, Colleen Liebich and John Allegri, John Browne and Lyn Simmonds, Peter West and Allan Jones, Neville Spry and Jeff Liebich, Harley Stewart and Robin Pols, Lyn Simmonds and Jill Rubie, Doreen Rogers and John Farah.

Close games on the day were: 

• Bruce Field and Peter West 14 MayJones and John Allegri 13

• Elvy Quirk and Rex Toole 14 Robin Polsand Colleen Liebich 13

May Jones and Bruce Field 14 John Farah and Lorraine Todd 12

• John Browne and Kevin Rubie 14 AlexTodd and Sandy Hepburn 12

• John Farah and Sandy Hepburn 14 Lorraine Todd and Cherlyn Toohey 12

• John Cole and Tony Thomson 14 JeffLiebich and Allan Jones 12

• Harley Stewart and John Cole 14 RexToole and Jill Rubie 11

• John Cole and Bruce Field 14 May Jonesand Jill Rubie 11

• Kevin Rubie 14 Rex Toole 11

Stay tuned for more croquet news, or comealong and join in. That’s all for this week

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What a great time was had by all when we had 33 players come along to enjoy our Aussie Croquet on a nice chilly morning on Saturday, 4th February. 

There were only two players who managed three games, John Browne and Kevin Rubie. Big winners on the day were 14 – 9 Kevin Rubie and Tony Thomson, Jeff Liebich and Allan Jones, 14 – 10 John Browne and Doreen Rogers, Robin Pols and Noel Jolliffe, John Allegri and Allan Jones, Harley Stewart and Ray Burridge, Peter West and Robin Pols, Kevin Rubie and John Cole, Colleen Liebich and Neville Spry, Marie Spry and Bill Scott, Elvy Quirk and Cheryl Toohey. 

Another fun filled day of competition was had by all on Tuesday, 7th February where we had 32 players for Golf Croquet. It was also part of Seniors week activities. We would like to send a massive thank you to the Forbes Shire Council for their part in supplying us a very good spread for morning tea, two plates of mixed sandwiches, a variety of slices and plate of different fruits, all went down very well, so again a very big thank you. 

There were four players that managed three games John Cole, Kevin Rubie, Neville Spry and another new player, only had a hand full of games Ray Martin – well done. 

Big winners were 10 – 3 John Cole and Rex Toole, 9 – 4 Neville Spry and Bruce Field, Dorelle Scott and John Browne, Kevin Rubie and Ray Burridge, Marie Spry and Evelyn Mahlo , Kevin Rubie and Mal Smith. 

After the game we had our monthly luncheon at the Forbes Golf Club Restaurant, where a delicious, well cooked meal was served. What a great way to enjoy the Seniors Festival week. 

That’s it until next week 

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A nice light breeze was enjoyed by 32 players at Aussie Croquet on Saturday, 28th January. There were three winners of three games including Colleen Liebich, Merv Langfield and Sandy Hepburn. The big winners on the day were 14-8 John Job and Ray Burridge, Colleen Liebich and Bill Scott and 14 – 9 John Cole and Merv Langfield. 

Another great day on Tuesday, 31st January saw 32 players ready to get started.Six players managed to win three games. They were Geoff Coles, Sandy Hepburn, Noel Jolliffe, Kevin Rubie, Bill Scott and another new player Neil Gilmour. The big winners on the day were 1 – 2 Sandy Hepbun and Tony Thomson, 9 – 4 Bruce Field and Peter West, John Job and Mal Smith, Allan Jones and Neil Gilmour. 

 

 

 

It was another nice sunny day for Golf Croquet on Tuesday, 13th December.

Big winners on the day were Noel Jolliffe 10-3 and Iren Ford 9-4. Other big winnersof the day were Bruce Field, Ray Martinand Allan Jones, Barry White and Ray Martin, May Jones, Iren Ford and Lyal Strudwick, Elvy Quirk and Mal Smith.

Close games on the day were played between: 

• John Farah and Sue Jolliffe with 7, defeated Alex Todd and Tony Thomson with6.

• Lorraine Todd and John Job with 7, defeated Elvy Quirk and Sandy Hepburnwith 6.

• John Job and Mal Smith with 7, defeatedAlex Todd and Neville Spry with 6.

• John Browne and Merv Langfield with 7,defeated Elvy Quirk and Lyn Simmondswith 6.

• Allan Jones and Geoff Coles with 7, defeated Carolyn Neilsen and May Joneswith 6.

• John Cole and Marie Spry with 7, defeated Lorraine Todd and Ray Martin with 6.

• Neville Spry and Mal Smith with 8, defeated Noel Jolliffe and Rex Toole with 5.

• John Browne and Carolyn Neilsen with8, defeated Kevin Rubie and Geoff Coleswith 5.

• Merv Langfield and John Cole with 8,deafeated Fay Picker and Marie Sprywith 5.

• Kevin Rubie and John Cole 8, defeatedLorraine Todd and John Farah with 5.

• Sue Jolliffe and Fay Picker 8, defeatedSandy Hepburn and Bruce Field with 5.

• Kevin Rubie with 8, defeated Barry Whitewith 5.

• Merv Langfield with 8, defeated Iren Fordand Lyn Simmonds with 5.

• Lyn Simmonds and Vince Roberts with 8,defeated Rex Toole and Alex Todd with 5.

• John Browne and Sherly Chamberlin with 8, defeated Noel and Sue Jolliffe with 5.

• Sandy Hepburn and Tony Thomson with8, defeated Neville Spry and Fay Pickerwith 5.

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A wonderful day was had by all 28 players who attended Aussie Croquet on Saturday, 3rd December. Everyone agreed it was a warm and pleasant morning.

On this occasion, five players won three games and they were John Browne, Elvy Quirk, John Farah, Lyn Simmonds and guess who? Robin Pols. A big congratulations to these players. 

Big winners for the day were 14-8 Sandy Hepburn and Tony Thomson, Robin Pols and Lyn Simmonds; 14-9 Lorraine Todd and Barry White, John Browne and Lyne Simmonds, John Browne and Robin Pols. Well done to these players.

The weather remained for another nice warm morning for Golf Croquet, with 29 players enjoying the day’s play.

On this occasion only two players managed three games, and they were May Jones and Sandy Hepburn.

Big winners for the day were: 11-2 Ray Burridge and Mal Smith and 10-3 Ray Burridge and Tony Thomson.

There were too many close games to mention them all. 

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First of all we would like to thank Forbes Shire Council for getting the croquet courts mowed and ready to play on so soon after the flood waters had gone down. It was so good to get back playing after the awful flood that we had.

AUSSIE CROQUET

We had 29 players for Aussie Croquet on a nice, pleasant morning last Saturday. Six players managed three games: Sandy Hepburn, Lorraine Todd and Tony Thomson, John Farah, Harley Stewart and Neville Spry.

BIG WINNERS: 14—10 Kevin Rubie, Colleen Liebich and Bruce Field, John Farah and Sandy Hepburn

SOME CLOSE GAMES: Sandy Hepburn and Marie Spry 14 Elvy Quirk and Robin Pols 13; Harley Stewart and Tony Thomson 14 Cheryle Toohey and Ray Burridge 13; Allan Jones and Lorraine Todd 14 Lyn Simmonds and Jeff Liebich 13; John Cole and Bruce Field 14 Merv Langfield and Jill Rubie 13; Jeff Liebich and Robin Pols 14 May Jones and John Cole 13; Lorraine Todd and Noel Jolliffe 14 Jill Rubie and Merv Langfield 13; John Browne 14 May Jones and Rex Toole 12; Harley Stewart and Geoff Coles 14 Allan Jones and Rex Toole 12.

GOLF CROQUET

It was another nice day for Golf Croquet on Tuesday 29 when we had 32 players rearing to go again. There were five players that managed to win three games: John Farah, Jill Rubie, Tony Thomson, Mal Smith and May Jones.

BIG WINNERS: 11—2 Kevin Rubie and Tony Thomson; 10—3 Bruce Field and Bill Scott, Neville Spry and Fay Picker.

CLOSE GAMES: Kevin Rubie and Sue Jolliffe 7 Sally Perry and Fay Picker 6; Allan Jones and Tony Thomson 7 Neville Spry and Robin Pols 6; May Jones and Bill Scott 7 Geoff Coles and Rex Toole 6; Carolyn Neilsen and Ray Martin 7 Lorraine and Alex Todd 6; May Jones and Robin Pols 7 Colleen Liebich and Sandy Hepburn 6; Merv Langfield and Mal Smith 7 Geoff Coles and Carolyn Neilsen 6; Neil Gilmour and Tony Thomson 7 Lorraine Todd and Rex Toole 6; Elvy Quirk and Alex Todd 7 Fay Picker and Dorelle Scott 6

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It was a beautiful sunny morning on Saturday when 28 players took to the courts for Aussie croquet in Forbes.

Winners of three games: Neville Spry, Colleen Liebich, Elvy Quirk, and May Jones. 

Big winners: Ray Burridge & Peter West 14 Merv Langfield & Doreen Rodgers 8; Sandy Hepburn & Noel Jolliffe 14 Marie Spry & Allan Jones 9; Cheryl Toohey & Neville Spry 14 Fay Picker & John Browne 10; John Farrah & Allan Jones 14 Carolyn Neilson & Marie Spry 10. Some close games: Kevin Ruby & Lorraine Todd 14 Ray Burridge & Rex Toole 13; Marie Spry & Dorelle Scott 14 Harley Stewart & Lorraine Todd 13; Elvy Quirk & Harley Stewart 14 Doreen Rodgers & Jeff Liebich 12; Lorraine Todd & Rex Toole 14 Alex Todd & Dorelle Scott 12; John Browne & Ray Burridge 14 Harley Stewart & Robin Pols 12; Elvy Quirk & Jeff Liebich 14 Jill Rubie & Doreen Rodgers 12; Colleen Liebich & Carolyn Neilson 14 Bill Scott & His Shadow 11; May Jones & Noel Jolliffe 14 Dorelle Scott & Peter West 11.

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We had 26 players for Aussie Croquet last Saturday. It was good to be back after all the rain and to see a nice sunny day. There were six players who won three games: Sandy Hepburn, John Browne, Merv Langfield, Elvy Quirk, Nevillle Spry and Bill Scott.

BIG WINNERS

14—8 Elvy Quirk and John Job; 14—9 Elvy Quirk and John Browne, Sandy Hepburn and Ray Burridge, John Browne and Alex Todd.

After our games we held our annual general meeting and election of office bearers: President – Elvy Quirk; Vice-President -Kevin Rubie, Secretary – Colleen Liebich;Treasurer – Elvy Quirk; Vice-Treasurer -May Jones; Committee – John Browne,Neville Spry, John Farah, Ray Burridgeand Allan Jones; Publicity Officer – TonyThomson.

Three members were made life members for their untiring work for the club. Congratulations to Elvy Quirk, Neville Spry and John Browne!

We had 28 keen players on Tuesday who dad to duck in and out of showers of rain. There were five players that managed three games: Ray Burridge, John Farah, Kevin Rubie Mal Smith and Peter West

BIG WINNERS

11-2 Peter West and Mal Smith; 10 – 3 JohnBrowne and John Job, Colleen Liebich andJohn Farah, Peter West and John Job.

SOME CLOSE GAMES

Allan Jones and Neville Spry 7 Merv Langfield and Noel Jolliffe 6; Jill Rubie and Bruce Field 7 May Jones and Tony Thomson 6; Noel Jolliffe and Jenny Job 7 Bill Scott and Rex Toole 6; Ray Burridge and Peter West 7 John Job and Allan Jones 6; Noel Jolliffe 7 Fay Picker and Carolyn Neilsen 6; Kevin Rubie and Ray Burridge 8 Elvy Quirk and Bruce Field 5; Iren Ford and Bill Scott 8 John Job and Vince Roberts 5; Dorelle Scott and Mal Smith 8 Marie Spry and John Browne 5; Kevin Rubie and Alex Todd 8 Vince Roberts and Fay Picker 5; Elvy Quirk and Bill Scott 8 Neville Spry and Rex Toole 5; John Farah and Iren Ford 8 Colleen Liebich and Tony Thomson 5; Marie Spry and Jill Rubie 9 Sally Perry and Rex Toole 4

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