Laurel Bank Croquet Club second annual meeting

H*eading: Laurel Bank Croquet Club*

*Newspaper: The Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs Gazette*

*Date: Friday 6 March 1936, page 3*

*Found on: [Trove](https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article285090082), National Library of Australia*

The annual meeting of the Laurel Bank Croquet Club was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The chair was taken by Mrs. Malcolm Sinclair (president). There were also present Mesdames H. Schmidt, J. Platz, W. Boshammer, C. N. Lyon, L. Dunsdon, M. Priest, E. Stone, K. Copas, N. D. Orr, W. Frood, N. Boyd, A. Childs, S. Hopkins, M. Fett, M. Matthews, Miss M. Rowe and Mr. James Hoare.

The balance sheet was presented by the treasurer (Miss M. Rowe) and Mrs. Sinclair read the president's report.

The adoption of the report and balance sheet was moved by Mrs. M. Boyd, seconded by Mrs. S. Priest and carried.

The election of office bearers resulted: President, Mrs. Malcolm Sinclair; vice-presidents, Mesdames H. Schmidt, J. Platz, S. Hopkins; secretary, Mrs. S. Priest; treasurer, Miss M. Rowe; captain, Mrs. L. Dunsdon; committee, Mesdames E. Stone, C. N. Lyon, A. Childs and N. D. Orr.

At the conclusion, Mr. Hoare moved a comprehensive vote of thanks to the Toowoomba City Council and to the retiring officers. He was supported by Mrs. Schmidt.

In her report Mrs. Sinclair said: This is the second annual meeting, and during the two years since the club's inception, definite progress has been made. There are two beautiful lawns, one was top dressed a few weeks ago, and when it hardens it will be in excellent playing order. The club was most fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Fett to keep the lawns in order. The club wishes to increase the membership and will welcome new players. Laurel Bank is in an ideal situation, and many happy hours have been spent there. Arrangements are being made to erect a club house. A lease of the grounds has been given by the Toowoomba City Council, and negotiations are in hand for the commencement of the work. It was Mr. Stephens's wish that sport of some kind be played in Laurel Bank Park, and the croquet club has his support and best wishes. It is desired to build a clubhouse to harmonise with the picturesque surroundings, and support has been promised by many people interested in the project. The players have improved considerably under the tuition of Mrs. Bridgman, and sincere thanks are due to her for her generosity in coaching members, and for the interest she has taken in the play. The members hope to enter some of the competitions this year; this would improve play and give confidence to the club.

Mrs. Sinclair said the club desired to thank the Toowoomba City Council for generous support, and for the courtesy extended to members at all times; Mr. Hoare and Mrs. Schmidt, and all who had helped in any way throughout the year to further the interests of the club.

New members will be most welcome. The entrance fee and subscriptions are within reach of all. When the club house is erected Laurel Bank would be one of the most attractive clubs in Toowoomba.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 6 March 1936. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)