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Ipswich croquet ladies visit West Toowoomba

A party of six ladies, comprising Mesdames H. Parkinson (Vice President), A. R. Walker (Secretary), F. G. Woodward (captain), J. W. Aspinall, J. McDougall, and T. H. Millar, of the Ipswich Croquet…

Trove2 min read4 February 1937
HeadingCROQUET NOTES.
NewspaperQueensland Times
DateThursday 4 February 1937, page 10Thu 4 Feb 1937, p. 10
Found onTrove, National Library of Australia

party of six ladies, comprising Mesdames H. Parkinson (Vice President), A. R. Walker (Secretary), F. G. Woodward (captain), J. W. Aspinall, J. McDougall, and T. H. Millar, of the Ipswich Croquet Club, motored to Toowoomba on Monday (Foundation Day) and were the guests of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club, Mrs. McLean (President) gave the visitors a very hearty welcome. Mrs. Parkinson responded on their behalf, and invited the Toowoomba Club to pay a return visit on a convenient date. A most enjoyable day was spent, and several friendly games were played. Morning and afternoon tea was served in the club house, and the visitors were entertained to dinner at the Great Western Hotel.

The article as it was printed in Queensland Times, 4 February 1937. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia.

The article as it was printed in Queensland Times, 4 February 1937. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)

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