Lots of Years Ago.
23 – 9 – 1903
First AGM in the newly erected pavilion at Donald Place.
An exhibition tournament in 1907.
24 – 9 – 94
Opening Day Opening of new building extensions.
In the words of President John Pizzey opening day was touch and go. A plant breakdown while finishing the paths meant that it was only just finished enough by 12.30 for the opening to go ahead.
E. Truscott and I. McIntosh cutting the ribbon t0 open the new pavilion.
Opening the pavilion, the Rev. Stanley Barnes, MC, Councillor Wright, John Prizzey, president, and Bernadette O’Malley, women’s president.
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Alison Bigg was elected the first women president of St. Albans-Merivale.
At the 2002 AGM Alison saw her vision for the club; “In the next 5 – 10 years I would like to see a debt free club with an increased membership but still retaining our friendly homely atmosphere. My hope is that present and future executives will have the foresight and enthusiasm of their forebears, the original founders of this club.”
Alison also became a life member in 2015.
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St. Albans committee who organized the club’s centennial programme.
K. Tod P. O’Malley B. O’Malley
N. Dawson M. Darbey G. Whale [Chairman] A. Bigg D. Orange
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30 – 9 – 02
Bev Morel, skipping a composite team wins the South Island Chartered Club Women’s Fours for a second consecutive time. 16 Elmwood women participated.
Eighteen Years Ago:
2 – 9 – 07
This year opening day at St. Albans-Merivale was something special; it is not every season that life memberships are awarded. This opening day saw a life membership awarded to Gordon Whale. Congratulations Gordon, a richly deserved recognition for all the work, effort and time you have given the St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club.
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Fifteen Years Ago:
4 – 9 – 10
Life continued the day after the devastating earthquake that shook the Canterbury region. The winter indoors group had their end of season function at the club.
The St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club was fortunate to escape earthquake damage; these Canterbury clubs were not so fortunate and had greens affected by the earthquake.
Heathcote Valley Kaiapoi Riverside South Brighton [number 2 green]
Sydenham Tai Tapu
These clubs had greens planed and will have their opening days delayed. Allenton Burnside [number 2 green] Leeston Belfast Fendalton [number 2 green] Mt Pleasant
Both Hornby Domain and Hornby WMC have made their number 2 greens available for other clubs to use. Thanks to them both.
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Fourteen Years Ago:
11 – 9 – 11
Members from Parklands and Edgeware came to SAM on Sunday for a familiarization morning. It was a good turnout and a positive start to the season.
7 – 9 – 14
Still all go at the St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club. The kitchen is being shifted to the other end and Curves moves slightly too. Not much to do.
Work was done by Finham Developments.
The new kitchen.
The St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club has just been informed that it is a finalist in the TOWER Club of the Year category for the 2013 – 14 Bowls New Zealand national awards.
A panel of judges recently met and selected finalists in each category. The quality of the nominations is such that even to be a finalist is a tremendous and impressive effort and achievement.
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13 – 9 – 14
Lorraine McLeod of Bowls New Zealand handing over the award to the president, John Hampton, with Alan MacDonald looking on. Alan played a huge part in the gaining of this award.
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Eight Years Ago.
25 – 6 – 17
It was the 114th AGM of the St. Albans-Merivale Bowling Club.
What a bitter sweet day. By only the barest of margins the members approved the motion to amalgamate with Elmwood. It was a sad day because a club with such a proud history will cease to exist but a good one as so many members realized that amalgamation was the only logical course of action.
Once the dust settled MuzzaWeb was certain that the move will be looked at positively and we would look forward to belonging to a new club that has many plans for the future.
Seven Years Ago.
7 – 9 – 18
Two of our cub members participated in the U26 tournament held at Burnside.
Matt Bassett won five games in section play and qualified in the division 1 post section play. He was defeated in round 1 by Sheldon Bagrie-Howley, a finalist in that division.
Liam Eathorne won four games in section play and qualified in the division 2 post section play.
He was defeated in the first round.
Well done to both bowlers for such credible performances.
Final Results
Division 1: 1. Seamus Curtin (Stokes Valley) 21 d Sheldon Bagrie-Howley (Gore) 17
Division 2: 1. Taylor Horn (Glen Eden) 21 d Darryl Read (Belmont Park) 13
Division 3: 1. Aiden Takarua (Point Chevalier) 21 d Nicole Toomey (Victoria) 16
Division 4: 1. Tom Taiaroa (Kaikorai) 21 d Clayton Hockley (Mangere) 17
Results for all section and post-section games, final player placings and photos can be found at www.burnsidebowlingclub.com
Six Years Ago.
10 – 9 – 19
At a recent executive meeting, 9th September, the committee in accordance with clause 4M and 4W of the constitution passed a motion that ” Elmwood Park Bowling Club will have a new category of members ( restricted members, now limited) who will be charged an annual subscription of $100. This will allow these members to, participate in social events and club days and to have roll ups on our greens if they are available. They will not be able to play in any competition’s, neither will they have voting rights.
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Five Years Ago.
13 – 9 – 20
A different way to spend a Sunday. The earlier prizegiving dinner was cancelled due to covid and it was decided to have it prior to the season’s opening. About 50 people attended, good company and a good afternoon tea.
Past president Pam Phair performing her final presidential duty.
President Pete Smith addressing the members.
Ian Rule, winner of the men’s Life Members’ Award for the most points accumulated during the season. The women’s award was not yet finalized with some games still to be completed.
Eventual winner, Mary Ann Johnstone
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Congratulations, Bowls New Zealand Male Player of the Year.
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Congratulations Emily.
The awards dinner took place within the inaugural North v South bowls challenge won by South.
The event, took place at the Hopes Dunedin Stadium on September 10 – 11, and showcased the sport’s inclusion and diversity, featuring some of the best players across all disciplines.
The North Island team wass:
Mark Noble (Para player) Mike Galloway Tony Grantham Seamus Curtin (Under 26) Selina Goddard Nicole Toomey Leeane Poulson Linda Ralph (65 or over)
The South Island team was:
Tayla Bruce Val Smith Pam Walker (Disabled player) Sarah Scott Jonty Horwell (Under 26) Mike Kernaghan (65 or over) Andrew Kelly Kelvin Scott
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One Year Ago
12 – 9 – 24
It is with great pleasure that we can confirm that the Elmwood Park will be making their debut in the 2024 Ultimate Bowls Championship event, being held in Melbourne on 1-6 December 2024. A huge thank you to Gary Lawson for being the driver behind this!! He will be joined by our own Kelvin Scott and Australian superstar Nick Cahill, as they take on the world’s best under the big top at the Dandenong Club in Melbourne.
