Badminton

The badminton fraternity in Gisborne has been especially busy of recent weeks. Among the big events was the visit of the Australians, the North Island championships, and a visit by Waikato.

The Australians naturally proved to be the better players in their matches here, but they provided badminton enthusiasts with a first-class demonstration of the game.

The Australian team with their manager. From left: Mr J. Brady, manager, Mrs J. Bevan, Mr K. Turner, Mrs A. Pincott, and Mr G. Rowbotham.

Ken Turner, Aussie top man, in action

Mrs Amy Pincott (top lady), nearest camera, and Mrs June Bevan

George Rowbotham

Some of the players in the N. I. Badminton Championships held in the Army Hall.

The Gisborne and Waikato teams. At left, the Gisborne players: Back row, S. Robb, D. Carswell, J. Taylor and A. Garnier. Front row, Mrs M. Lawrence, Miss S. Webb, Miss A. Hutchinson, Mrs S. Robb.