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WORKERS

town TALK of the

BLACKTOWN | SPORTS | HUBERTUS

OVER

$90,000

IN CASH TO BE

WON!

THIS FESTIVE SEASON

1,000 Hams To Be GIVEN AWAY IN DECEMBER

Raffles, Raffles & More

Raffles

2017

OCT - DEC

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Hello Members, We are now in the last quarter for 2017. This year has sped past ever so quickly. They say this happens when you are busy or having fun. I must admit to both as I enjoy what I do and helping to make the decisions to keep taking our Workers Group of Clubs into the future. Thank you to my Board colleagues for their support and contribution into our decisions. Neale Vaughan has updated the Sports Precinct building progression in his report and I would like to mention that a lot of work and discussions are being held regarding the Over 55’s Resort. Hopefully, I will have more details available in next journal. We have over 52,000 members so it was very pleasing to find that our Quarter Century members now total over 10% of our membership. We held a special night for these members in early August where I officially welcomed 344 new members into the Quarter Century Club. I thanked these members and all our members for their continued support to the Club. Janet Reynolds responded on behalf of these members. Thank you, Janet. The group gathered on stage and we had fun singing “The Old Tin Shed”. Liz assured me after hearing us sing on stage that no entertainers were in jeopardy of losing their spot at the Club. The crowd enjoyed a 3-course meal and complimentary drinks. Darren Carr, a very funny comedian and ventriloquist entertained and had the crowd laughing with tears rolling down their face. Next step is 50 years’ membership where you are offered VIP Membership. We already have many members in this category.

posted to you the membership office needs to be notified. The Club is pleased to be able to assist the local charities and like to let the members know what we are doing on their behalf. Throughout the year, we have had presentations on Saturday nights in the Diamond Showroom prior to the commencement of entertainment. We also presented cheques to several deserving causes through Club Grants which was hosted by Blacktown City Council. This is also an opportunity for us to talk to the recipients. I would like to wish you and your families a wonderful Xmas and a safe, happy and healthy New Year. There are some people that have lost close friends or family and are lonely and sad. Please take the time to show your kindness.

Until next time, Keep Smiling and be kind to each other

Kay Kelly Club President

We have lost several members during 2017 and on behalf of the Board of Directors I offer our condolences to all that have lost loved ones and friends. Thank you to our staff and Management who work hard to make your visit to the Club enjoyable. Thanks to Liz Star for providing good and varied entertainment and to Tracey Russell and the marketing team for the behind scene work with promotions. Congratulations to all members who have won cash and prizes and who have been lucky enough to attend the top shows at Qudos Arena or see the Wanderers play. I am still being asked about the Annual Report, Reports and Journal not being sent out to all members each year. We do send out Notification of AGM (yearly) and Board of Director Candidates profiles (when applicable as voting is biennial). All information is available at the Club and on the website but if you require it to be

2017 Quarter Century Inductees BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KAY KELLY PRESIDENT

JACK MILLER SNR VICE PRESIDENT

TERRY O’LOUGHLIN VICE PRESIDENT

JIM BUCKLEY

LES WINTERS

PAT COLLINS

GARY CALLAGHAN

GEORGE VELLA

ANGE HUMPHRIES

TREASURER

DIRECTOR

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GM’S REPORT Hello Members,

Hello Members,

Hard to believe that we are nearly at the end of another year.

Our local community has benefited in over $360,000 in donations distributed in the 2016/17 Club Grants and amongst Sporting Bodies.

There has been great feedback from our members and guests regarding the renovated toilet facilities in both Impressions and the Jack McNamara Lounge as well as the inclusion of a parent’s retreat. Upgrades to tables and chairs in the Reg McGrath Lounge are underway and should be installed in the coming months. We want to ensure the best in quality and comfort for our patrons with the new furniture hence the time taken to finalize these. We are also looking at new concepts, designs and ideas for the Jack McNamara Lounge and Impressions cafe. We need to ensure we continue to review our catering operations for all patrons and to keep up to date with the latest in food offerings. Sporting facilities works at the Sports Club are well advanced with the bulk earthworks completed and the civil works involving the grandstands and other facilities well under way. Works on the preparation of the DA for the first stage and masterplan of the over 55’s resort are still being undertaken with the hope that the DA will be lodged in early 2018. We recently completed a detailed marketing survey and the comments collected are allowing the Board, Management and our builders to have the right model ready to present to members. More information sessions for members will be planned in the future. Don’t forget to book early for Melbourne Cup Day, the Diamond Showroom will feature a great ABBA tribute show. Check out what’s happening for Melbourne Cup Day at our other Clubs. Watch out for all our great Christmas raffles at all Clubs including our annual Directors thank you raffle. New Year’s Eve will soon be upon us and tickets are now available for our great show and look out for all our other events on the night. All dates and times are in the journal.

As a director, it is humbling to be able to present these organisations with their donations on behalf of the Workers Club Group. We certainly can see a difference the donations and organisation make in the wider community.

ClubGRANTS from May 2016 to July 2017: Category 1 = $62,230.04 Category 2 = $97,712.37 The hard working and dedicated sporting bodies of the Workers Group also received financial contributions to the value of $200,994.31 during this time. I’d would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year to run the sporting bodies. To the players, thank you for your sportsmanship and I hope you have all had a successful season. If you are looking to join a sporting body check out the directory later in the journal or check the Club website for details. Below table shows our operating profit as of 31st July 2017 In closing, I wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and prosperous 2018.

Again, I remind you of our Responsible Service of Alcohol policy under the NSW Liquor Act 2007 and the various signs throughout all our Clubs indicating the Code of Practice for the supply and service of alcohol. This is the law and our trained staff are following the requirements of legislation when enforcing these rules. May I wish all members, guest and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to you enjoying all our Clubs in 2018.

Jim Buckley JP Treasurer

To those members who lost loved ones my condolences. OPERATING PROFIT / (LOSS)

Neale Vaughan

@ 31 JULY

2017 ($’000)

2016 ($’000)

Workers – Blacktown

5,005

Workers – Sports

2,025

5,965 1,922

ACCM Dip Bus, Adv Dip Bus

Workers – Hubertus

(488)

(424)

General Manager

Overheads

(4,036)

(3,835)

-Before Tax & Community Benefit:

2,506

3,628

Less: Community Benefit

(889)

(945)

OPERATING PROFIT / (LOSS)

OPERATING PROFIT / (LOSS) BEFORE TAX

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2,683

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENTERTAINMENT

OCTOBER ENTERTAINMENT

07 OCT

Tickets $45

THE LEGACY TOUR

21 OCT

Tickets $50

CAROLE KING TAPESTRY

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SAT

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28 OCT

$10M|$15V

NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT

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THE CONCERT

04 NOV

$35M|$40V

THE SWINGING SIXTIES SHOW

SAT

FRI

03 NOV

Tickets $45

BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS

SAT

SI CRANSTOUN

DANCE NIGHT

11 NOV

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REPORTS

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18 NOV

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CELTIC BEAT

LEGENDS OF IRELAND

SAT

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPO

25 NOV

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DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT

09 DEC

$20M|$25V

RED SUITS & REINDEERS CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT

SAT

JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT REUNION

16 DEC

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TUESDAY

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7pm Birthday Draw 7.30pm Trivia

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7.30pm Trivia

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7pm Birthday Draw 7.30pm Trivia

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7.30pm Trivia

WEDNESDAY

For Diamond Showroom Shows please see page 16 - 17

11am & 7.30pm Bingo 6pm Poker 7pm 12 Weeks Of Xmas

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY

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MONDAY

October

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11am Raffle 11am Cash Housie 11am Bingo 7pm Quizzame

10.30am Free School Holiday Fun 11am Raffle 11am Cash Housie 11am Bingo 7pm Quizzame

THURSDAY

11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm The Breakaways

11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Ipanema Latin Band

11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Afterparty

11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Matchbox

FRIDAY

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12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Diamond Show 8pm Too Many Guitars 8.30pm Musaic Band

SATURDAY

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11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Raffle 1pm Backlash Duo 1pm Dennis Demello Duo 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Raffle 22

11am Kids Club 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Raffle 1pm Kafekool 1pm Franky Valentyn Duo 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Raffle

11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Connecting Souls 1pm Venus 2 2pm Rooster Riches 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Raffle

11am Kids Club 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Raffle 1pm Stepping Out Duo NRL GRAND FINAL

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SUNDAY

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11am Bingo 5pm Cash Bonanza

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TUESDAY

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7pm Birthday Draw 7.30pm Trivia

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7.30pm Trivia

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7pm Birthday Draw 7.30pm Trivia

11am Raffle 11am Cash Housie 11am Bingo 7pm Quizzame 7.30pm The Black Pearl

11am Raffle 11am Cash Housie 11am Bingo 7pm Quizzame 7.30pm Qudos Arena Draw

11am Raffle 11am Cash Housie 11am Bingo 7pm Quizzame

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7.30pm Trivia

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

For Diamond Showroom Shows please see page 16 - 17

11am & 7.30pm Bingo 6pm Poker 7pm 12 Weeks Of Xmas

6am White Ribbon Breakfast 11am & 7.30pm Bingo 6pm Poker 7pm 12 Weeks Of Xmas

11am & 7.30pm Bingo 6pm Poker 7pm 12 Weeks Of Xmas

MONDAY

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11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Backlash Duo 8pm Over The Edge

11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Take Two 8pm Smooth Jive Consultants

11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Funhouse 8pm Party Time

11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Take a Hit Duo 8pm Matchbox

FRIDAY

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Diamond Show 8pm The Bandits 8.30pm Backlash Duo

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Diamond Show 8pm Too Many Guitars 8.30pm Neon Nights

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Diamond Show 9pm The Frocks 8.30pm The Pink Chevys

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Diamond Show 8pm Oxygen 8.30pm Ipanema Latin Band

SATURDAY

11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Raffle 1pm Franky Valentyn Duo 1pm The Musical Express 2pm Poker 3pm Mega Toy Raffle 5pm Poker 5pm Raffle 26

11am Kids Club 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Raffle 1pm Take a Hit Duo 1pm Take Two Duo 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Raffle

11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Keepinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; It Real Duo 1pm Kafekool 2pm Rooster Riches 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Raffle

11am Kids Club 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Raffle 1pm Stepping Out Duo 1pm Ashleigh Paige Duo 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Raffle

SUNDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN WORKERS SPORTS WORKERS HUBERTUS

BOXING DAY 5pm Cash Bonanza

11am Bingo 5pm Cash Bonanza

11am Bingo 5pm Cash Bonanza 7.30pm Directors Thank You Draw 8pm Mudgee Escape Draw

11am Bingo 5pm Cash Bonanza

TUESDAY

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 7pm Birthday Draw 7.30pm Trivia

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7.30pm Trivia

11am Bingo 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7pm Birthday Draw 7.30pm Trivia

11am Seniors Christmas Party 6pm Poker 6.30pm Cash Grab 7.30pm Trivia

WEDNESDAY

For Diamond Showroom Shows please see page 16 - 17

CHRISTMAS DAY

11am & 7.30pm Bingo 6pm Poker 7pm 12 Weeks Of Xmas

MONDAY

December 2017 11am Raffle 11am Cash Housie 11am Bingo 7pm Quizzame

11am Raffle 11am Cash Housie 11am Bingo 7pm Quizzame

THURSDAY

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Urban Stone 8.30pm The Pink Chevys

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm M7 Band 8.30pm Chris Drummond Duo

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 7pm Diamond Show 8pm The Shy Guys 8.30pm Kafekool

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Diamond Show 8.30pm Chris Drummond Duo 9pm The Frocks

1pm Raffle 8pm Diamond Show 8.30pm Chris Drummond Duo 8.30pm Beatworx 8.30pm Oxygen Band

NEW YEARS EVE

1pm Ham Raffle 1pm Joanna Melas Duo 1pm Eclypse Duo 2pm Poker 3pm Seafood Raffle 5pm Poker 5pm Ham Raffle

11am Kids Club 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Ham Raffle 1pm Stepping Out Duo 1pm Backlash Duo 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Ham Raffle

11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Ham Raffle 1pm High T Duo 1pm Take a Hit Duo 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Ham Raffle 10

KIDS XMAS PARTY 11.30am Cash Housie 1pm Ham Raffle 1pm Kafekool 1pm Dennis Demello Duo 2pm Poker 5pm Poker 5pm Ham Raffle

SUNDAY

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11am Bingo 5pm Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Take Two 8pm Rockin Mustangs

11am Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Take a Hit Duo 8pm The Breakaways

11am Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Backlash Duo 8pm Party Time

11am Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Raffle 8pm Funhouse 8pm The Headliners

12pm Raffle 7pm Quizzame 8pm Rock City Saints 8.30pm Matchbox Band

11am Bingo 5pm Ham Raffle 6pm Toy Raffle 8pm Ashleigh Paige Duo 8pm Ipanema Latin Band

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

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WELFARE REPORT

Hello members, The cold winter months have now left us and we can look forward to some warm days. To those members who are in hospital, we wish you a speedy recovery. Congratulations to the Stroke Recovery Club on their 35th Anniversary. Anyone who has suffered a stroke is most welcome to join us on a Monday from 10.00am to 12.00am. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. On behalf of the Club President, Board of Directors, Management and staff, I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the families of the following members who have passed away since our last journal.

Late Livio Merlin Late Nathan Jeffery Late Yew Lim Late Richard Hume Late Norma Saunders Late Beryl Jessop Late Julie Boatswain Late Emmanuele Muscat Late Maxwell Sinclair Late John Wilson Late Margaret Waugh Late Wladyslaw Milewicz Late Tekla Sakaluk Late Mary Weldon Late Daniel Borg Late Kenneth Shepherd Late Ronald Frazer Late Mavis Clark Late Hamish Grant Late Tony Bonello Late Marie Jenik Late Roy Wilson Late Janine Perry Late Betty Warren Late Bettie Maxwell

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Late Lesley Jarvis Late Ronald Bell Late Marie Stralow Late Harold Hand Late Joan Follan Late Roy Wilson Late Faye Howle Late Ray Piper Late Mary Zammit Late Ida Parkinson Late Frank Dimech Late Chiara Ciocca Late Donald Rackley Late Julie Boatswain Late William Rooney Late Laurence Sly Late Frederick Wiggins Late Judith Burgess Late Natale Petrolo Late Barbara Irwin Late Janice Peters Late Claire Gorman Late John Berglund Late Joan Cleland Late Josephine Calabria

Late Desmond Page Late Robert Ong Late Fay Selby Late Terrence Miller Late Elaine Vinn Late John Mendel Late John Burke Late Keith Churchill Late Barry Marchant Late Marjorie Bean Late Phyliss Bristow Late Gwendolin Bastian Late Helene Miller Late Maurice Hornsby Late Peter Micheletti Late Friedrich Breimann Late Delwyn Taylor Late Hazel Theiss Late Sandie Cunningham Late Laurence Mann Late Beulah Smith Late Siegfried Purins Late Hedwig Tkach Late Robert Hennessy Late John Ebsworth

Late Carol Houston Late Frederick Hadley Late Ilse Ryba Late Pamela Clout Late Virgilio Alegado Late Bruno Gubert Late Noreen Hannon Late Betsy Ovington Late Gwenyth Shepherd Late Wilma Sowinski Late Sylvia Buttigieg Late Ronald Livingston

Yours Faithfully,

Harold Becler

Welfare Officer

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SPORTING REPORTS

MENS GOLF CLUB

The winter season has been good this year with no interruptions to our calendar as a result of inclement weather. The Cock of the Walk, which was deferred earlier in the year was won by Neil Morris defeating a gallant Jeffry Roodkerk on the 18th (last) hole. In other completed events: The winners of the Foursomes Championships were: A GRADE: Peter Lipovic & Geoff Bell | B GRADE: John Grayling & Bill Wakim | C GRADE: Frank Whelan & Colin Wilson The events to be held in the next few months include: SEPTEMBER Len Hall Memorial Trophy | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER Single Championships (4 Rounds) Ces Sowter Memorial Putting Trophy OCTOBER Lawson Cup – Interclub challenge | DECEMBER Hugh Bellis Trophy For any membership or general enquiries please contact John Grayling on 0415 803 617. Yours in Golf, Bill Wakim Publicity Officer.

SOCCER

As the soccer season comes to an end we have had another fabulous year with our soccer family! Our Charity Weekend in July was for Freedom Wheels which enables children with disabilities to ride a bike when it was never thought possible. We had our best ever result raising over $7000. Our wonderful soccer family did it again! To each of our teams who have played their heart out for the club this year we say thank you and hope to see you all again next year wearing the black and white jersey. And finally thanks again to our parents/carers, family and friends for your support and time taken to manage/coach and cheer on our players. It was greatly appreciated. BWSFC Committee

WOMENS BOWLING CLUB

Well halfway through the year already, championships are under way and the winners of the championship Singles were L McHenery and M Farmer Runner-up, Pairs were Winners J Layton and B Lloyd runners-up were V Salis and A Ball. Triples winners were J Hely B Packer and L McHenery. Runners-up were I Andison E Cullen and L Collison. Fours winners were, W Letham, L Paloyannidis J Layton and B Packer. Runners-up were M Farmer, J Hely, L McHenery and D Frawley. Come along and join us at bowls for a good way of meeting people and getting out in the fresh air. We have coaching on Saturday mornings ring Jan Layton on 96711461 if interested. Our bowls day is Wednesday at 9.30am and mixed on Saturday at 12.30pm. All Bowlers Welcome Saturday is mufti. Communication Officer. Audrey Schultz

INDOOR BOWLS

Our members all enjoy playing Indoor Bowls at BWC on Wednesdays. If you would like to come and join us, you are very welcome. All you need is flat sole shoes as the bowls are provided. We have morning tea and coffee included in your $3.00 fee. Plus you have a chance to win a small prize If you don’t know how to play, free tuition is provided, just arrive to register for play by 9.45am. on Wednesdays. For more information phone Bill 9671 1894 or Sylvia 0402 810 955. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Sylvia - Secretary

TABLE TENNIS

Based on level 3C of the main Club in Campbell St, Blacktown Workers Club members can arrange BWTTC membership through a Table Tennis Club committee member at Monday Night Handicaps or special events. Check out the BWC website Sporting Clubs tab for more details. Regular Events Monday Night Social Handicaps - 7:30pm to 10pm+, open to all (Scott 0416 801 661) Wednesday Seniors - 1pm to 4pm. All Seniors welcome, beginners to advanced (Dierdre 0409544322) The TT tables on level 3C are reserved for BWCTTC Monday night Handicaps from 7:15pm until approximately 10:30pm, Inter-Club and District Competition during Comp seasons (see level 3C notice boards), and Wednesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm for Seniors afternoon. Bob French (for the BWCTTC Committee) sherbyserv@gmail.com

SYDNEY STOCK SPORT

The Men and Womens Oceania Target Championship, the Australian Junior Target Championship and also the Gold Coast Cup was held at Stock Sport Club at Elanora Queensland on the 8-9th of July 2017. We had our first Junior Target National Champion Christian Boris win the competition and improving on last years 4th place and will be heading to the World Championships next year in Austria. In the Womens Target Competition, Bernadette Hartmann finished third a great result in her first Oceania Target Competition. In the mens target competition Barry O’Donnell finished 5th and is also off to the world championships, James Loveridge finished in 8th place. To get these good results extra training had been organised to improve our target shooting capability. We also had two teams play in a team competition and three players who had not played at the Gold Coast before. Our no.1 team came in second. This team included Barry O’Donnell Captain, Miro Williams, Boris Krizman and Manfred Falmer. We had a good start being undefeated on the first day and won some close games but on the second day these close games went the other way but we still held onto second place. We will be hosting the Oceania Distance Competition and a national Mixed team Competition 23-24th of September 2017.

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