Toowoomba Ladies' Croquet Club annual meeting and trophies

The president (Mrs. Gerard Boyce) presided at the annual meeting of the Toowoomba Ladies' Croquet Club, which was held in the club house yesterday afternoon. The treasurer (Mrs. W. J. Broadfoot) presented the financial statement, which showed a bank balance of £26/9/4.

Mrs. J. A. C. Wilson moved that the captain's report, which was presented by Mrs. J. Lee, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mrs. A. Lamb and carried.

The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs. Gerard Boyce; vice-presidents, Mesdames B. F. Marshall, G. Fogarty and A. Lamb; treasurer, Mrs. W. Broadfoot; captain, Mrs. E. Bridgman; referee, Mrs. J. Lee; committee members, Mesdames K. Bedwell, J. Wensley and N. Fox.

The president's report, read by Mrs. Boyce, stated that the welfare of the club had always been the first consideration. A large sum of money had been spent on improvements. The new lawn was a great asset and improvement to the grounds, as well as to the street and the neighbourhood. As funds were not available for top-dressing, members had not yet had an opportunity of playing on it. The new fence on the Arthur-street frontage gave the grounds a tidy, prosperous appearance. It was hoped that next year the new fence would be continued along the Lindsay-street frontage. Mrs. Boyce expressed the hope that the members would allow her to erect a nice gate in memory of her son, Colin.

The lawns were in good order for the time of the year. They had been gradually improved during the past two or three years. The average attendance at the lawns had been better than for some years. Two parties were held during the year. One marked the opening of the new lawn. Both were successful, happy functions. It was decided to ask for assistance in repairing the dividing fence between the croquet lawn and the cricket ground. The Association donated £5 for this purpose. Mrs. Boyce expressed sincere thanks to all the members for their assistance and courtesy.

At the close of the meeting afternoon tea was served at a long table centred with low bowls and tall vases filled with Iceland poppies, sweet peas and Geraldton wax blossom. Mrs. Boyce, who wore a gold and black flecked jumper with her black tailleur and a black felt hat, received the guests. The patroness of the club, Mrs. J. D. Annand, wore a black hat and black satin vestee with her rust redingote.

After tea Mrs. Annand presented the trophies, which had been won during the year, as follows: Championship, Mrs. J. Lee; A Grade doubles, Mesdames Frank Hodgson and G. Mackay; novice handicap, Mrs. A. Lamb; B and C Grade doubles, Mesdames K. Bedwell and W. J. Broadfoot; singles handicap, Mrs. N. Fox; patroness's trophy, Mrs. N. Fox; Edith Hooper Memorial Trophy, Mrs. E. Bridgman; Mrs. Sharp's trophy, Mrs. F. Hodgson; consistency trophy (donated by Mrs. G. Wagner), Mrs. K. Bedwell; runner-up, Mrs. A. Lamb.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 21 July 1939. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)