Dalby Croquet Club inspects flood damage to its lawns

H*eading: DALBY SPORTSMEN HAD QUIET WEEK-END*

*Newspaper: The Dalby Herald*

*Date: Tuesday 16 February 1954, page 1*

*Found on: [Trove](https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article217517917), National Library of Australia*

Officials of the Dalby Croquet Club although shocked at the result of the flood when they made an inspection on Sunday afternoon are hopeful at being able to operate again within a fortnight.

While there was no serious damage, the water covered the floor of the club-house by about six or seven inches, and when it receded it left a coating of slimy mud that was upsetting to the inspecting party, comprised of Mesdames T. Smith (capt.), L. Wilson (acting president in the absence of Mrs. G. Anderson), J. A. O'Hagan (secretary), and O. Lalor (vice-captain).

The club had intended top-dressing the lawns, but they think that the elements may have done a satisfactory job for them, and they are looking forward to being able to have the area mown, and rolled, to see how it prepares for a game.

Some of the fences were washed away, and other fittings strewn about.

The article as it was printed in The Dalby Herald, 16 February 1954. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)