We had 30 players for Aussie Croquet on 29th June. There were three players that managed to win three games, John Allegri, Phillip Moran and Elvy Quirk. The big win­ners were: 14-8 Joan Littlejohn and John Allegri. The mid winners were: 14-9 Kevin Rubie, John Farah and Noel Jolliffe. 14-10 John Browne and Dorelle Scott, Phillip Mo­ran, John Cole and Barry White, Colleen Liebich, Kevin Rubie, Vince Roberts and Frank Donohoe.

On Tuesday 2nd July, we had a record number of 43 players compete, as the play­ers that are turning up are enjoying the game and friendship. We once again welcomed Robin Pols daughter and grandaughter, Catrina and Oliver Hunt, and James, the gradndson of Pam and Tony Thomson.

There were six players that won three games: Geoff Coles, Noel Jolliffe, Colleen Liebich, Kevin Rubie, Mal Smith and Robin Pols (how does she keep doing it!). The big winners were 10-3 Mal Smith, Robin Pols and Oliver Hunt. The mid winners were 9-4 Kevin Rubie and Pam Thomson, Robin Pols and Oliver Hunt, Noel Jolliffe, John Farah and John Cole, Iren Ford and Peter West, Colleen Liebich and Geoff Coles.

By Pegging Out

On Tuesday 25th June, golf croquet was played with 40 players in attendance.

Three games won by John Farah, Noel Jolliffe, Colleen Liebich and Vince Roberts.

Good to see Vince has the reins now and much improved. He sure enjoys his croquet.

John Farah, fresh back from a break away, has won all three games on all four of his last outings. Think this would be another record broken.

Also we have had many husband and wife combinations playing croquet but think we have another record with three members of the one family playing, namely Enid Baker, Rex Toole and Bruce Toole.

Scores recorded 11/2 John Browne & John Farah, 10/3 Merv Langfield & Fay Picker, Rex Toole & Enid Baker, Lyall Strudwick & Bill Scott.

9/4 Sue Wade & Mal Smith, John Farah & Allan Jones, Robin Pols & Marie Spry, Frank Donohoe & Bruce Field 8/5 Rex Toole & Lynn Simmonds, Russell Anderson & John Farah, Vince Roberts & Peter West, Jill Cripps & Neil Gilmour, Noel Jolliffe & Alister Lockhart, John Allegri & Lyall Strudwick, Kevin Rubie & Vince Roberts, Vince Roberts & Mal Smith, John Cole & Allan Jones.

Many 7/6 scores were also recorded.

Great to see Sue Wade & Jill Cripps coming up in the winning circles as they are relatively new to the game. Well done girls.Aussie croquet was played on Saturday June 22nd. Foggy conditions prevailed but did not deter 33 very keen players.

Birthdays for July are Helen Spry, Sue Jolliffe, Margaret Dent and David Williams.

Happy birthday to those members.

That’s all the croquet news that we have for now. With six playing courts at Halpins Flat, we play golf croquet every Tuesday.

You are asked to arrive no later than 10 to 9 for the draw to take place if you would like a game. For enquiries, call 0428 540 272.

Elvy / President.

Aussie Croquet was not played on Satur­day 15th June as the grounds were far too wet underfoot. Tuesday 18th saw 34 keen players come along and brave the cold and foggy conditions. It was great to see John Farah back with us after a stint away due to health issues. Some good scores were re­corded on the day. One runaway score 11/2 recorded by John Farah who seems to be in form after the break. 10/3 another top score recorded by Vince Roberts & Bill Scott, 9/4 Lyn Simmonds and Rex Toole, Kevin Rubie and Enid Baker, John Allegri and Noel Jol­liffe, Ray Burridge and Lyall Strudwick, Rus­sell Anderson and Bill Scott, Frank Donohoe and Peter West, Robin Pols and Enid Baker.

There were also many 7/6 scores on the day. A reminder that the next Monthly Birth­day Luncheon will be held at the Forbes Sportsmans Hotel (Golf Club) on Tuesday 2nd July, please get your names in asap.

Roast Lunch for $22. Croquet continues to be a very popular game and if you would like to try the game come down to Halpins Flat on Tuesday or Saturday and you will be put with an experienced player to learn the ropes. Arrival 9.15am for 9.30am start. Until next week.

By Elvy Quirk