Laurel Bank Croquet Club annual meeting

Laurel Bank Club.—The annual meeting of the Laurel Bank Croquet Club was held in the club house. The election of officers resulted.—Patroness, Mrs. L. Dunsdon; patron, Mr. S. G. Stephens; president, Mrs. P. S. Priest; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. Frood and J. Platz; secretary, Mrs. S. M. Hopkins; treasurer, Mrs. P. S. Priest. The secretary, in her annual report, stated that play on the lawns during the year was well maintained. The beautiful surroundings in the park added pleasure to the game and the glorious view from the lawns was refreshing. The attendances at meetings were satisfactory and social functions were well patronised. The handicap competition was held in November. At a social afternoon in [?December] the president (Mr. W. [?Frood]) presented the trophies won in competition. The first trophy was won by Mrs. P. S. Priest; the runner-up was Mrs. S. Dennis. During the afternoon Mrs. J. Platz gave each member a small gift. Some members of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club visited the club in February and a pleasant time was spent on the lawns. The visit was much appreciated by club members. There are vacancies for new members. The treasurer's report showed a credit balance of £2/10/2.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 15 March 1943. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)