West Toowoomba Croquet Club annual meeting and year's report

At the annual meeting of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club, which was held this week, a presentation was made on behalf of the members to Mrs. W. Miller, who retired from the position as president. Mrs. Miller presented floral tributes to the members of the executive, Mesdames V. Stuart, M. F. O'Connell and B. Farr.

At the annual meeting of the West Toowoomba Croquet Club the report presented by the secretary (Mrs. V. Stuart) stated that the club had had a good year. There were 25 playing members and one social member. The club would be pleased to welcome new members. The lawns were in good playing condition and with recent top-dressing would reach the standard of previous years. Congratulations were extended to the following ladies who were successful in the 1941 events.—Championship: Mrs. W. Dean; runner-up, Mrs. B. Farr. Junior A Grade: Mrs. R. W. McLean; runner-up, Mrs. A. Orr. Singles handicap: Mrs. J. Flegler; runner-up, Mrs. M. Crozier. Doubles handicap: Miss R. Fryar and Mrs. A. McBride; runners-up, Mesdames R. W. McLean and W. Miller. B Grade: Mrs. J. G. Grant; runner-up, Mrs. M. F. O'Connell. Owing to the serious war situation the interstate and Darling Downs croquet tournaments were cancelled. It was decided at the annual meeting of the Darling Downs Pennant Auxiliary to forgo pennant fixtures until world affairs were again normal. During the year the club received visits from the Warwick, Laurel Bank and Toowoomba Croquet Clubs. In place of the usual birthday tea it was decided to hold a patriotic bridge party. It was a great success socially and financially. This party was held in February. In October another bridge party, which realised £13/16/, was organised for patriotic purposes. Through bridge parties and other efforts the members of the club donated £47/16/ to war funds. The amount of £126/8/ was subscribed through the year to the war savings group. At Christmas time £2/2/ was given to Mr. Postle in appreciation of his services. Pairs of stockings were given to the club delegate (Mrs. Carmody) and to Miss Hurford. Thanks were extended to the president (Mrs. W. Miller) for entertaining members at a Christmas party at her home. The thanks of the club were due also to the president and committee members of the West Toowoomba Bowling Club, the honorary auditor (Mr. Postle), the selection committee, the Press correspondent, the Press, the tea conveners and others who helped to make the year a success. During the year a life member of the club, Mr. Fryar, passed away. To his relatives and other members who had suffered bereavements during the year the sympathy of the club was extended. It was with regret they reported the resignation of Mrs. J. G. Grant as a member of the club. Mr. and Mrs. Grant were transferred from Toowoomba. Mrs. Walsh also left the club. Eleven ordinary meetings and one special meeting were held during the year. The attendances were: Mrs. W. Miller 8-1, Mrs. C. J. Searle 9-1, Mrs. A. T. Parrot 5-1, Mrs. V. Stuart 9-1, Mrs. M. F. O'Connell 9-1, Mrs. B. Farr 7-1, Miss I. Fryar 7-1, Mrs. R. W. McLean 7-1, Mrs. B. Padget 6-1, Mrs. A. Orr 6-0, Mrs. J. G. Grant 10-1. Members appreciated the fact that there was a full complement of playing material in good order together with other necessities, such as an electric jug and crockery. The committee had endeavoured to provide all that was necessary for the comfort and benefit of the members. The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs. C. J. Searle; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. Miller and R. W. McLean; secretary, Mrs. V. Stuart; treasurer, Mrs. M. F. O'Connell; captain, Mrs. B. Farr; vice-captain, Mrs. W. Dean; committee members, Mesdames A. Orr, B. Padget, A. T. Padget, A. T. Parrot and C. Healy; delegate, Mrs. M. Carmody; Press correspondent, Mrs. B. Farr; tea conveners, Mesdames F. Bullock and B. Padget; selection committee, Mesdames B. Farr, W. Dean and W. Miller.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 4 February 1942. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)