South Brisbane and Toowoomba croquet matches begin

At the Athletic Grounds yesterday a series of most interesting matches in croquet was commenced between the South Brisbane and Toowoomba croquet clubs. Play commenced at a comparatively early hour, and several rounds of both singles and doubles were played, which were watched with the keenest interest. The grounds were gay with flags, and morning tea luncheon and afternoon tea were provided, the hostesses for the day being Mrs. W. A. Bain, Mrs. Corbett, Mrs. Crocker, and Miss Campbell. The tables were set at the side of the club house. During the day there were present: Mesdames Hugo Horn, J. H. Munro, Stark, Hobson, Boyce, Wonderley, R. Sinclair, D. [?Carmond], Kingsford, W. Robinson, W. C. Peak, R. H. Elliott, Gordon, Nicoll, F. M'Leod, and Miss Filshie. The visiting players included: Mesdames Mallalieu, G. Mackay, C. Noble, Mr. A. P. Payne, and Mr. H. Wills. The match, which was left in an unfinished state, will be proceeded with to-day, when the hostesses will be Mesdames Gordon, Elliott, Isaacs, and Miss Filshie.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 13 May 1915. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)