Laurel Bank farewells its founding president, Mrs. Sinclair

To say farewell to Mrs. Malcolm Sinclair, the president and members of the Laurel Bank Croquet Club arranged an afternoon in the Cafe Alexandra yesterday. Crystal vases of golden nasturtiums and dark brown wallflowers, emphasising the club's colours, decorated the tables. The guest of honour was presented by Miss M. Rowe with a bouquet of violets. Miss Russell Stephens also received a bouquet. Apologies were received from the Mayoress (Mrs. J. D. Annand), Mrs. L. Hatton and Mrs. Childs. The president (Mrs. L. Dunsdon) presented Mrs. Sinclair with a leather writing case from the members and past members. She referred in glowing terms to the way in which Mrs. Sinclair (who was president at the club's inception) had worked to form the club and to make it a success, and the interest she had taken in the building and opening of the club house. While regretting Mrs. Sinclair's departure, she wished her health and happiness in her new sphere. Members added their appreciation. Mrs. Sinclair thanked the members and wished the club every success for the future. Those present included Mesdames M. Sinclair, L. Dunsdon, J. Platz, P. Fett, P. S. Priest, J. Schmidt, Boyd, Dennis, S. M. Hopkins, Hussey, Copas, Fox, Misses Russell Stephens, Neil and M. Rowe.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 28 July 1939. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)