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President's Day and trophy presentation at the croquet club

There was a large gathering of members and their friends at the Toowoomba Croquet Club yesterday afternoon, the occasion being President's Day and the presentation of trophies won during the year.…

Trove2 min read31 July 1931
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NewspaperThe Brisbane Courier
DateFriday 31 July 1931, page 18Fri 31 Jul 1931, p. 18
Found onTrove, National Library of Australia

here was a large gathering of members and their friends at the Toowoomba Croquet Club yesterday afternoon, the occasion being President's Day and the presentation of trophies won during the year. Croquet competitions were enjoyed, and bridge tables were arranged in the pavilion, which was gaily decorated with flags. Tea was served in the pavilion at tables bright with bowls of Iceland poppies and sweet peas. Mrs. J. D. Annand (patroness), Mrs. E. J. Rowe (president), and Mrs. O. Booth (secretary), were presented with bouquets of flowers. The trophies were presented by Mrs. Annand.

The article as it was printed in The Brisbane Courier, 31 July 1931. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia.

The article as it was printed in The Brisbane Courier, 31 July 1931. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)

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