Bedford 1958/2003

This is a small summation of the history of the Bedford Bowling club.

Today the Bedford Bowilng Club has a membership of 220 men and 92 women. 1988 saw the club membership at 600, and a waiting list of 50, such was the popularity of playing bowls. Due to the liquor licensing laws, the club facilities could only allow 600 members. The men have six divisions comprising of One White, One Blue, TwoBlue, Two Gold, Four purple and Four White..

The first move toward formation of the club was made by a small group of local residents consisting of Messrs. H Scott, C. Geggie, M. Scott and J. McKenzie who had made an approach to the bayswater road board early in 1958 for an allocation of land and assistance in its improvements and developements.

This Picture of the club house was taken in the early sixties and how different it looks now.

First Public meeting First annual general meeting Ladies club Closing date for foundation members First Committee of Bedford Bowling Club President Senior Vice President Junior Vice President Treasurer Secretary Assistant Secretary Club Captain Committee Members C. Atkins S. Sinclair W. Corby G. Wall W. Turnbull

7th July 1958 15th September 1958 6th October 1958 7th December 1958   M. Scott H. Scott C. Geccie C, Affleck A. Waldron E. Dolphin J.S.McKenzie Auditor Norm Jones

Bedford first played as a club against Midland Junction on the 9th April 1960. 25 couples from Bedford completed. Return bout arranged for 14th May 1960.

Club official opening 8th May 1960

The winner of the inaugural singles title, was held on the 5th of March 1961.In a thrill packed match, Fred Cory defeated Roy Gray 31/26 to become the first club champion. Roy Gray later went on better things and represented the state playing as a second.

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