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Robieson Shield Tournament
Every inch of available space was used in the Boys High School Assembly Hall when the P.B.-East Coast Centre held its annual Robieson Shield Tournament, the largest tournament for the year.
The winning Waterfront Four are Mr William Clarke, Mrs Lill Gomm, Mr George Gomm (skip), and Mr Tom Brodie.
Probably one of the oldest bowlers taking part in the tournament is 82-year-old Mr Mac McGrannachan (St. Mark's).
All the way from Palmerston North are Mr Alec Horsfall (skip), Mrs Elsie Hunt, Mr Les Hunt and Mrs Betty Dewar.
Other bowlers taking part are: Lynette Owen (P.B.), Mr H. Hope (Mangapapa), Mrs N. Baty (Ngatapa), and Mr Frank Dobbie (St. Mark's).