Bowls All the Year Round

"You can say that this thing is costing the taxpayers thousands," said a bowler of well advanced years, pointing to the Centennial Rubber Bowling Club's green (well, black, actually). "It's keeping us old pensioners alive," said he with a chortle. And what a Wonderful incentive to live is given by this club. On a near-perfect surface, lovingly cared for, keen bowlers compete in friendly rivalry nearly every fine day during the winter months. The club, formed in 1957, now has 200 fully paid up members.

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Play in progress

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Oldest member, Les Grant is 91 and still can bowl 'em

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Ladies' contingent from Richmond: Mesdames Kit Wilson, Ruby Wells and Sylvia Hart.

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A keen lady member, 80-year-old Mrs Mary Hurst.

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All eyes on the head: Frank Riordan, Gordon Flett, Jack Masefield and Harry Edyvean

Growing Suburb

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Andy Yuill, who is 86 this month

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Sun worshippers: Ted Potts, Bill Freeth and Lionel Beddek

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Club president, Los Montgomery, ready to send one down

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Opposing skips: Cyril Robinson and Norm Harrison

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A view from the top of Waterhouse Strret over the fast-growing Wakatu area.