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| Dave Crook |
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| C. Graybrook |
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| Ron Post |
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| Alan Foster |
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| B.Van Den Heuvel |
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| Dave Crook |
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Where and how did you start
At Arno Bay Bowling Club in South Australia.
Got involved through Corporate bowls in 1987.
Occupation
Spray Painter and Panel Beater
Other Clubs
Arno Bay Bowling Club, Cleve Bowling Club.
Bowling achievements
Veteran Club Singles 1991/92/94/97/99/2000
Three Club pairs 1993/94/96/98/2000.
Champ of Champ Pairs 1996--2000.
Ladies Club Triples Championship 1996--2000.
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Bedford
Veterans Pairs 04.
Mixed Pairs 04
Vern Parker Pairs 04
Best moments
UPDATE. Bert has won the Bedford clubman of the
year again 2005.
Being awarded Clubman of the year in 2004 at Bedford.
Representing Country Jervois Association in Adelaide.
Worst moment
Winning on three rinks and lost the first division flag playing for Cleve
Bowling club in S.A
Best Player
Frank Grey of Port Lincoln.
Favourite holiday destination
Cairns.
Hobbies
Making windmills and doing woodwork.
Favourite Meal
Seafood, Crayfish.
Four Dinner guests
Marilyn Monroe, The Pope, Wayne Carey and Al Capone..
Favourite drink
Rum and Coke
Best music
County music
Favourite song,
One day at a time--sung by Willie Nelson
Where and how did you start
Corporate bowls October 1999.
Started bowling 2000.
Occupation
Regional manager for Central building & maintenance.
Other Clubs
Marmion Angling Club
20 year member--still current.
Bowling achievements
Club Novice Champion 2001.
2cnd division Gold midweek premiers 2004
Plate winner mixed fours 2005
Best moments
Winning the pennant in 2004
Worst moment
None. Do not beleive in worst moments. Everthing in life is just an education.
Best Player
Cliff Graybrook.
Favourite holiday destination
Margaret River
Hobbies
Fishing and cabinet making
Favourite Meal
Crayfish Mornay
Four Dinner guests
John Farnham, Steve Waugh, Jim Carey and Megan Gale.
Favourite drink
Bourban and Coke.
Last film seen
The terminal "Tom Hanks"
Best Film seen
The Magnificent Seven
Last book read
Looking for Wanita
Best book
Collection of William Shakespear
Best music
Rock and Roll music & contemporary.
Favourite song,
Unforgetable by Nat King Cole.
Where and how did you start
I first joined Morrison Park Bowling Club around 1980 (strewth – that
long ago?) after I realized that the fast bowlers were getting too fast for
me, and my ankles were no longer standing the strain of tennis and squash.
True, having both parents who had been heavily involved in the game, influenced
my decision to eventually take up bowls.
Occupation
Glorious retirement – after a career as a Public Servant-cum-Accountant
Other Clubs
Morrison Park (when I lived in Swanview).
Derby Bowling club (when I lived in Derby).
Bedford Bowling Club (when I eventually returned to live in Morley).
Bowling achievements
Achievements I managed to be part of winning Club Championship Fours, Triples
and Pairs teams at Morrison Park. I also won the Club Scroungers title and
Handicap singles a couple of times, but managed only to be runner-up in a
Singles Championship final.
Whilst in Derby I managed to win the Club singles (no mean feat – I
had to get through a section of six to get to the final).
In addition, I represented the West Kimberley Region at the Arafura Games
in Darwin (in Pairs in 1993, and singles in 1995).
This was an interesting competition – playing against National representatives
from Hong Kong, New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and State representatives
from the Northern territory and Queensland.
I have been a member of two winning Bedford teams taking out the Bedford
Bowl consecutively in 2003 and 2004.
Also at Bedford I have been part of winning teams in the Club Championship
Pairs, Triples (twice) and Fours, plus Champions Scrounger once.
In my youth I had a go at most sports available – football, cricket,
tennis squash, basketball, etc. – displaying varying levels of skill.
Best moments
In bowls – undoubtedly being part of the first Morrison Park side to
win the Second Division Pennant for the first time ever.
The side just managed to finish on top of the Colour Division and make the
play-off, and then won the Pennant Final after playing an extra end.
Worst moment
Probably recovering from that Pennant Final win.
Seriously, though, I enjoy every game of bowls – win, lose or draw
(although the losses certainly hurt).
Best Player
I was fortunate enough to have seen David Bryant play in the Commonwealth
Games in Perth in 1962 (shows how old I am!) way before I started playing.
He was just a class above anyone else in his era.
Of the current bowlers, Peter Sardelic is outstanding as a skip – with
those ‘lucky’ shots that he plays time and again.
Favourite holiday destination
Anywhere warm and sunny with lots of good food and drink.
Maybe that’s why I’m happy with the prospect of Gwenda and me
going to Italy and Greece again shortly.
Hobbies
The sign in my front yard says it all – “Bugger the Garden – I’m
going to Bowls”.
Plus I enjoy mucking around on the computer.
Favourite Meal
Risotto di Mare (seafood risotto)
Four Dinner guests
guests Not counting the likes of Sophia Loren (forget the dinner!).
The most interesting dinner guests I can think of would be Chairman Mao Tse-Tung,
John Kennedy, Ghenghis Khan, and Alexander the Great.
These blokes had phenomenal charisma as world leaders, even though their
ideologies were completely different.
Favourite drink
Got to vary it – can’t have our Bar Staff becoming complacent
thinking they know what to pour for me.
Last film seen
Gee! This was ages ago. Probably “A Place in Tuscany”.
I did tape Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” recently.
Really scary – considering it was first screened over 30 years ago.
Best Film seen
The Magnificent Seven
Last book read
“The Princess Bride” screenplay by William
Golding. I reckon that my kids and I have watched the video a hundred times.
Best book
I could say: “Business Finance” by Pearson and Reid – but
I would be lying.
Best music
I like jazz, but mostly listen to Country and Western
Favourite song,
Next season, it will be:
“ WE ARE THE BULLS, THE MIGHTY BBEDFORD BULLS
Where and how did you start
North Perth Bowling Club in 1971, at the age of 30. I had no intention of
playing this “old man’s game”, but was conned into joining
by my father who was Club President.
Occupation
Industrial Inspector with the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection.
Other Clubs
North Perth,Yokine and Royal Park.
Bowling achievements
North Perth:
Novice Singles 1971-2;
Club Singles – 1974-5; 1975-6.
Yokine:
2 Bowl Singles 1976-7.
Royal Park:
Club Singles 1985-6.
Club Triples 1986-7.
Champion of Club Champion Fours 1986-7.
Bedford:
Club Triples: 1990-1; 1996-7; 1998-9; 1999-2000.
Club Fours:
1998-9; 2000-1.
Sets Play Singles.
2000-1.
Claremont Masters Triples: 1999.
Best moments
Being presented with the Novice trophy by my father, and winning my first
singles title.
Worst moment
Losing the Bedford One White Saturday Pennant final against Bassendean at
Thornlie Bowling Club, in controversial circumstances.
Losing to Ron Taylor in the 1986 State Singles after being up 20 – 11.
Best Player
There have been many but the record of North Perth’s Harry Snook up
to the 1960’s would be hard to beat in any era. The most naturally
talented player would be Bert (Razor) Sharp and the best Skipper “Sardi”.
Favourite holiday destination
Fiji – South Pacific Bowling Carnival. You get more than good bowls.
Hobbies
Music: Sing and play guitar.
Favourite Meal
Curries.
Four Dinner guests
Nelson Mandela; Bill Clinton; John Pilger, Kerry O'Brian and John Williamson.
Favourite drink
Beer, wine.
Last film seen
Pirates of the Carribean.
Best Film seen
Schindler’s List.
Last book read
All That remains – by Patricia Cornwel.
Best book
The Raggered Trousered Philanthropists.
Best music
Australian and Irish folk.
Favourite song,
Cootamundra Wattle – John Williamson .
For The Good Times.
Three wishes on your Wish list
Are all expressed by one song - John Lennon’s “Imagine”
Where and how did you start
Joined Bassendean Bowling Club in 1959 as drinking base, graduated to bowls
in 1960
Occupation
Retired bank officer
Other Clubs
Bassendean,Boyup Brook and York.
Bowling achievements
Bedford:
7 club Singles Championship.
3 Club pairs Championship.
1 Club Fours Championship.
Equal third State Singles 1991.
State Mixed Pairs (Phil Menagh) 1982.
Best moments
Equal third in the State Singles and winning the State mixed Pairs.
Worst moment
Losing the semi-final of the State Singles after holding game, opponent was
Lindsay Thorne.
Best Player
Peter Sardelic.
Best Player from Bedford is Robbie Ball.
Favourite holiday destination
Greenough.
Hobbies
Helping other people.
Bayswater "Echo" extended citizen health organization.
Horse racing.
Favourite Meal
Chinese.
Four Dinner guests
Sean Connery, Julie Christie, Margret Graybrook and Omar Sherif.
Favourite drink
Whiskey and diet coke.
Last film seen
Mouse Trap
Best Film seen
Dr. Zhivago
Last book read
Dictionary.
Best book
Unknown.
Best music
Australian and Irish folk.
Favourite song,
Theme from Dr. Zhivago (Lara's Theme)
Three wishes on your Wish list
RealEstate to come down in price
Eliminate terrorizm.
Governments to be honest.
November 24, 2005
Where and how did you start
bunbury commercial club was the venue where I first rolled a bowl in 1966.
I joined Bedford in 1973/74
Occupation
Retired Public Servant
Other Clubs
I am a Bedford virgin????
Bowling achievements
Championship fours twice, 1985--2002
Runner up championship triples,
Runner up twice championship pairs.
Won trophies whilst playing junior&amateur football for Bayswater clubs.
Best moments
Marrying my wife 54 years ago this November 2005
Beaten by one shot to reach last 16 in the state singles in the early eighties
Worst moment
Being in a team that scored an 8 to draw level at 13 all and not scoring
for the rest of the game
Best Player
Dennis Kat & Stewart Davies
Favourite holiday destination
Traveling around Aussie with my wife in our caravan.
Hobbies
Traveling & Gardening
Favourite Meal
Corn Beef,carrots &cabbage with a liberal spread of mustard.
Four Dinner guests
John Howard, Kim Beazly, Bob Hawke & Amanda Vanstone. With that mob I
would like to be a fly on the wall.
Favourite drink
My half a can of mid strength & a small red each night. As directed by
my doctor
Last film seen
Gladiator
Best Film seen
Last book read
Deadlock by Colin Forbes
Best book
When the Lion feeds, by Wilbur Smith.
Best music
Light clasical
Favourite song,
Bolero
Three wishes on your Wish list
Win lotto for the benefit of all my family.
All my family have good health and happiness.
Bedford win the One Red Pennant
November 14, 2006
Where and how did you start
Bassendean Bowling Club, 1989 Lead in 5’th division
"NEW MEMBERS WELCOME" ..... said the sign at the front gate of the
Bassendean Bowling Club. So I walked in and to my surprise there were
two men welcoming me who were business associates of mine in the past.
They signed me up and it was a good start with Club Coach Eunice Quinn
showing me how to stand on the mat and the bias on the bowls.
Occupation
Engineering Design Draftsman, now retired.
Other Clubs
Masterbuilders Bowling Club, Broome Bowling Club
Bowling achievements
Won the majors and big money at the Bullsbrook carnival 6 ~ 7 years ago
in Frank McGrath’s team.
Winning the Bedford Scrounger Championship in 1998 against R/U Noel "Rowdy "
Collins
Won the flag & Premiership as Skip in Four Gold in 2006 at Bedford.
Best moments
Winning the premiership flag as Skipper in Four Gold 2006
thanks to my team; Glenn Davies, Bob Fitzsimmons and Max Vinnicombe..
Worst moment
Not winning a single end at North Beach in State Scroungers Championship
( First Round ) in 1998
Best Player
There are a whole lot of Bedford bowlers on that list of mine, but Cliff Graybrook takes up the front spot.
Favourite holiday destination
Grand Bahama Island while living in Canada for 18 years, ,
Broome in Australia, we have lived in WA since 1974.
Hobbies
Gardening, Golfing at Rose Hill, Breeding
canaries,
Favourite Meal
Spanish Mackerel steak, King Prawns, baked potatoes, garlic bread.
Four Dinner guests
Sir Richard Branson, Perry Como, Julie Andrews, Bill Gates.
Favourite drink
Cabernet Sauvignon
Last film seen
Gladiator
Best Film seen
The Bridge on River Kwai
Last book read
The CLASS by Erich Segal.
Best book
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
By the way; the movie was not half as good as the book
Best music
Hungarian Rhapsody # 2 by Franz Liszt
Favourite song,
"Welcome Home" by Andrea Bocelli, (the blind vocalist).
Three wishes on your Wish list
I’d like to see the World in Perfect Harmony
May there be a new virus that destroys all guns and killing instruments.
May the preachers of hatred fall on their own sword
