Farewell to foundation member Mrs. Quirk

H*eading: CROQUET. Saturday's Games*

*Newspaper: The Dalby Herald*

*Date: Tuesday 22 June 1948, page 4*

*Found on: [Trove](https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article217568036), National Library of Australia*

During the afternoon on Saturday at the Dalby Croquet Club a farewell function was held in honour of Mrs. M. Quirk, who was a foundation member of the club. Various speakers paid tribute to Mrs. Quirk's work for the club and the president (Mrs. A. E. G. Campbell) called on Mrs. T. Jack to present a silver entree dish.

Responding, Mrs. Quirk said that her association with the club had been a very happy one and she was leaving with a feeling of regret.

At the conclusion of play Mesdames Coutts, Bryant and Orford also presented Mrs. Quirk with trophies which they won in competition play.

Social play during the afternoon resulted:—

"A" and Junior "A" grade handicap: Mrs. Smith 26 v. Mrs. Coutts 21; Mrs. Thompson 26 v. Miss Hall 15; Mrs. Welsh 24 v. Mrs. Bryant 15.

Three's competition: Mesdames Orford, Savage 17 v. Mrs. Nissen 13; Mrs. Shill 24 v. Mesdames Quirk and Jack 20.

Social games played on Sunday resulted:—

"A" and Junior "A" grade handicap: Mrs. Thompson 23 v. Mrs. Smith 22.

Ladder competition: Mrs. Starling 25 v. Mrs. Shill 19; Mrs. Quirk 24 v. Mrs. Lalor 16.

Three's competition: Mrs. Campbell 18 v. Mesdames Savage and Bryant 17.

The article as it was printed in The Dalby Herald, 22 June 1948. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)