Laurel Bank Croquet Club holds its eleventh annual meeting

The eleventh annual meeting of the Laurel Bank Croquet Club was held in the club house on Tuesday, March 19. There was a good attendance. Mrs. P. S. Priest presided.

The president's annual report stated that during the year members held 11 meetings and the attendances were fair. Owing to some members being engaged in war activities the club games dropped off considerably, but now that peace had been restored it was hoped that members would take a greater interest in the games. There were 10 members. One new member, Miss Searle, had been admitted. More members were sought. Unfortunately Miss Rowe met with an accident last year. Members missed her. They hoped she would soon be well again. The club played one competition during the year. Mrs. P. S. Priest was the winner and Mrs. S. Dennis was runner-up. The prizes were donated by Mesdames F. Bongiers and W. Frood. Members took part in the tournament held in May and had an enjoyable time. Some of the members suffered sickness and sorrow last year and members' sympathy went out to them. They thanked Mr. J. Platz for the good work he has done. He helped the club financially. Mr. Ludgate, honorary auditor, and the "Chronicle" were thanked for assistance. Officers and members were thanked for their loyal co-operation during the past year. The president hoped that 1946 would be a successful year.

The election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr. J. Platz; patroness, Mrs. L. Dunsdon; president and treasurer, Mrs. P. S. Priest; vice-presidents, Mesdames J. Platz and P. Fett; honorary secretary, Mrs. S. M. Hopkins; captain, Mrs. S. Dennis; vice-captain, Mrs. L. Dunsdon; Press correspondent, Mrs. L. Cooke.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 22 March 1946. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)