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No 89 : November 2, 1961

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Riverside Opening

The Riverside Women's Bowling Club opened its 1961-1962 season to good prospects, although the weather on the day was cold and blustery. With a growing membership, and greens and buildings in tip-top order, the club is assured of a successful season.

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A general view of the opening ceremony.

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While members shiver in the gale, the Mayoress, Mrs Barker, holding a presentation bouquet, declares the season open. With her are the club president, Mrs H. Farrell (who has since left the district), and secretary, Mrs Russell Wilcox.

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Mrs Barker sends up the first bowl of the season

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This Is a "Spider"

Novelty opening for the women's bowling season at Riverside was called a "Spider". This requires all players to line up round the green and at a given signal send in one bowl to the centre of the green, where lies "kitty". Nearest bowl to kitty wins a prize.

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Players converge on green to find lucky winner

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Having claimed their bowls, players return to side... all disappointed but one

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