SENIORS ACT INC SPRING ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2017

PREFACE Happy 40th Birthday

VETSET is the newsletter of Tennis Sen- The first Vetset was printed in iors ACT Incorporated. However the 1977. It was 4 pages (B5 size) views expressed in the newsletter are not with a cover page, and two necessarily those of the committee. pages of typed articles.

Membership fees for 2017/18 were due Quoting from ‘A Word From on 1 July - only $20. A membership the Editor’ Jerry Attrick, “this is form is on the website. the first issue of ‘Canberra Vet-

The 2017/18 Committee comprises: set’, a news sheet specially de- signed to fit the needs of Can- President berra’s veteran tennis players.” Graham Smith (6161 5352) “Everyone’s heard of the Jet Set Vice President - now we give you the Vet Set. Pat Moloney (6262 3727) We may be a little older, but Secretary we’re no less mobile and a Tim Harris (6231 3642) whole lot fitter!”

Treasurer “We hope to make ‘Vetset’ a Peter Breugelmans (6258 4261) regular publication. Your con- tributions will always be wel- Committee come as will your (mild) criti- John Greenup (6254 5263) cism. Naturally, we love bou- Gail Jones (6254 4240) quets.” Colin Lyons (0434 531 449) Barbara McCluskey (6241 4402) See 40 years of Vetset on page 6 Warren Muller (6231 0825) 2017 Senior World Website: www.tennisseniors.org.au/act Vetset by email Titles The cost of producing Vetset has risen significantly. As outlined in the June Congratulations to Ros Balodis, Narelle Inside Page Vetset we are exploring sending Vet- Raftery and Leonie Ainsworth on being President’s Annual Report 2 set by email to members who are selected in Australian teams for the 2018 World Titles 2 happy to receive it by email. 2017 ITF Seniors World Team Champi-

Future Australian Team Carnivals 2 onships in Florida, USA from 29 Octo- Gold Coast 2018 (Q18) 3 We know a number of our members will prefer a hard copy especially ber to 3 November. Ros and Narelle Treasurer’s Annual Report 3 are in the Maureen Connelly Cup team Welcome to New Members 3 when they do not have access to email. Don’t worry, a hard coy will (55+) with Ros as captain and Leonie is Tributes-Alan Richardson 4 in the Alice Marble Cup team (60+). still be posted to you. Tributes-Darrell Wallner, Joan Willis 5 Tributes-Marion Hendy 6 We are still evaluating the response We wish them the best of luck. 40 Years of Vetset 6 on your membership renewal forms so Next Sunday Tournament 6 this edition was sent by post only. More Tennis for ACT Seniors 7 Membership fees Brian Hurley World War ll Vet 7 overdue Christmas Dinner 7 AGM

Sunday Round Robins 8 The Annual General Meeting of Ten- A friendly reminder that your Senior Tennis Tournament Results 9-12 nis Seniors ACT was held on 9 Au- membership fees for TSACT 2017/18 ACT Calendar 12 gust. The President’s and the Treas- for 2017/18 were due on 1 July. Country/Interstate Calendar 12 urer's Annual Reports were tabled. A Still only $20. copy of these reports can be found on Closing date for December Vetset pages 2 and 3 and on the website. A membership renewal form

Monday 5 November 2017 There were no changes in the Officer can be found on the website [email protected] bearers or Committee. President’s 2016/17 Annual Report

2016/17 saw some changes in the Ten- profile for TSACT with the major Other fine performances by our mem- nis Seniors ACT (TSACT) Committee. states and other sports. bers were recognised by Tennis ACT in

Pat Moloney stepped down as President Our scheduled list of events for the their awards celebration for 2016. Ros after 8 years and passed the baton on to year was completed with satisfying Balodis was named Most Outstanding previous Vice President, Graham degrees of success. These included 35+ Tennis Senior and Grant Wood- Smith. Gail Jones also stepped down the ACT Open Seniors Champion- bridge won Adult Club Player of the after 16 years, with Tim Harris taking Year. ships, Sunday Round Robins and our on the role of Secretary. Pat and Gail Christmas dinner. While the Twilight The Presidents of the State and Terri- have remained on the committee. doubles pennant had to be cancelled tory associations met with the Execu- Our membership to 30 June totals 149 due to lack of numbers, an alternative tive of Tennis Seniors Australia (TSA) which include 3 Vetset subscribers and competition is being looked at to pro- twice over this last year. Due to 5 year 3 life members. This is a slight decrease vide another form of regular competi- term limits TSA elected a new Presi- from last year and approximates the tion for seniors. dent and Vice President. Among the fluctuations from year to year. items discussed were the 2017 Austra- The Seniors Residents Championships 2016/17 has been a successful year for were held in conjunction with the lian Championships in , the our teams and for a number of our ACT Resident Championships and upcoming 2018 Championships on the members. again proved successful with 30 en- Gold Coast, TSA/TA relationships, membership, sponsorship and Business The Australian Seniors Championships tries. This was an increase from the previous year. The seniors were also and Communication Plans. were held in Adelaide in January. TSACT fielded 5 men’s teams and 3 well represented in the Resident Ti- Financially TSACT is in a sound posi- women’s teams. Unfortunately our tles. tion with money in the bank and no expected large financial outlays. teams found the competition too strong Our main event, the Easter Tourna- this year. Our best results were two ment, an ITF Grade 2 Championship Sadly this year we saw the passing of seconds and one third which was not was again held at the Canberra Tennis four well known identities, founders sufficient to contest the overall trophy Centre as a Claycourt Championship. and supporters of Tennis Seniors ACT. as we have done the last few years. 174 players participated, this being an The successful running of Tennis Sen- In the Individual Championships of the increase from last year. Many highly iors ACT during 2016/17 is attributed second week we had some good per- ranked players competed and so the to the good work put in by the commit- formances from our eleven players who Grade 2 category should be main- tee members. I thank them all for their tained for 2018. stayed and competed. Ros Balodis won support and contribution. the 55+ singles defeating fellow ACT The entries included 25 past and pre- player Narelle Raftery in the semifinals. sent Australian team representatives, 2018 World Titles Ros combined with Leanne Swaysland showcasing strong and competitive (NSW) to edge out Narelle and Wanda tennis. The format of separate events The dates and venues of the three 2018 Howes (Vic) in the final. for IPIN and non-IPIN players is con- World Championships are as follows:

Narelle also finished runner-up in the tinuing to work well and provides a ITF Young-Seniors World Team and mixed doubles with Martin Warwick better opportunity for our ACT non- Individual Championships (Vic). Colin Holgate reached the semi- IPIN players to compete on separate Venue: Mendoza, Argentina days. finals of the 60+ doubles while John Dates: 1 - 14 April 2018

Greenup and Pat Moloney finished run- Ten Sunday round robins were suc- ITF Seniors World Team and Individual ner-up in the men’s combined 140 dou- cessfully held over the year at Weston Championships bles. Creek and Belconnen. Good weather Venue: Miami, USA (to be confirmed, On the international scene Ros Balodis, brings out the most players with 20 else Umag, Croatia) participating in March and April. Narelle Raftery and Leonie Ainsworth Dates: 28 October - 10 November 2018 have been selected to represent Austra- At the Christmas dinner our two ma- ITF Super-Seniors World Team and lia at the ITF Seniors World Team jor awards were presented. Tim Har- Individual Championships Championships in the US in November. ris won the Frank Thornton award for Venue: Umag, Croatia Ros is captain of the Maureen Connelly achieving the most notable tennis suc- Dates: 16-29 September 2018 Cup 55+ team which includes Narelle. cess over the past year, and Pat Molo- Leonie is a team member of the Alice ney won the George Henshilwood Closing dates for nominations are yet to Marble Cup 60+ team. We wish them Award for his administrative years as be announced. all good luck. President.

ACT players have also successfully Members of TSACT also hold posi- Future AustralianTeam competed in our local International tions on TSA committees. At TSA's Carnivals Tennis Federation (ITF) Easter tourna- last AGM in Adelaide Peter Breugel- ment and the various interstate ITF mans was re-appointed as TSA's Pub- 2019 - Shepparton tournaments held over the year. All lic Officer and Pat Moloney was re- 2020 - Tasmania these representations and wins are seen elected as Secretary. 2021 - Perth as important as they maintain a high Page 2 Gold Coast 2018 (Q18)

The 2018 Australian Seniors Teams Carnival and Individual Championships will be hosted by Tennis Seniors Queensland on the fabulous Gold Coast. It is a wonderful place to spend Coast Seniors Club, Miami Grass, a team or looking to be placed in a KDV tennis (clay) Tweed Heads, team. a holiday and play a little tennis while you are there. Surfers Paradise, Banora Point and You can either organise your own team Burleigh will be used. All courts are or nominate separately and you will be Naming Rights Sponsor artificial grass with the exception of put into a relevant team. The age groups Tennis Seniors Queensland have se- KDV. for the teams are 5 year groupings for cured a naming rights sponsor for the The Individual Championships will be both men and women. Australian Seniors Teams Carnival and played solely at the recently expanded All team members must play in the Individual Championships (Q18). The Pizzey Park complex (GCSC and Mi- company is Niagara Therapy and they ACT uniform. If you do not have the ami). There will be adequate shower uniform, please contact Peter Breugel- have a very proud history of helping and toilet facilities and there will be people of all ages gain improvements in mans (ph 6258 4261). scoreboards on all the courts for the their health and mobility using their Individuals. Lots of ice will provided. Nominations for the ACT teams close Cycloid Vibration Therapy (CVT) de- Further information on the court loca- on Friday 29 September. vices. tions can be found on the dedicated Further Information for ACT Teams Discount Airport Transfers website www.tennisseniors.org.au/ qld/q18. The Opening Ceremony for the Teams Players who intend to play in the 2018 will Carnival will be on Sunday 7 Janu- Australian Teams Carnival and Cham- Accommodation ary.

pionships (Q18) on the Gold Coast next Information can be found at The ACT Teams Dinner will be held on January may well be interested in dis- www.tennisseniors.org.au/qld/q18. Monday 8 January at 7.30pm - venue counted airport transfers with one of the and cost to be advised. However please event's sponsors. Con-X-ion have Nominations for ACT Teams indicate on your nomination form the agreed to support Q18 by way of pro- Nomination forms for the ACT teams number likely to attend. viding discounted airport transfers have been sent to all members. If you (10%) from Brisbane or Coolangatta did not receive a copy try the TSACT There will also be the Presentation Din- airports to players accommodation, website www.tennisseniors.org.au/ ner on Friday 12 January. It is likely to either one-way or return. Further infor- act. be at the Sharks Football Club at a cost of $80 plus drinks. These details will mation can be found on the Q18 web- Every player nominating for an ACT site. be confirmed later. team must lodge a nomination form Courts and facilities along with their player fee of $120

For the Carnival, facilities at Gold whether you are nominating as part of Treasurer’s 2016/17 Annual Report by Peter Breugelmans

Tennis Seniors ACT Inc experienced an whereas others such as Social and my duties as Treasurer. I hope that we improved financial performance during Interest indicated a decrease. Expen- will continue to improve our financial the twelve months ending 30 June 2017 diture items generally were down position on the financial year 2017/18. except for the Easter Tournament and within its Income and Expenditure I hereby table the Tennis Seniors ACT statement, reflecting a surplus of Round Robin. Inc’s financial statements for 2016/17 $5,283. In comparison to the previous The membership subscription and financial year. A copy of the state- financial year 2015/16, it was a down- Vetset subscription fees have been ments can be found on TSACT’s web- turn of $3,074. reviewed and it is not proposed to site. Membership subscription for the year change the existing fees $20 (Membership) and $5 (Vetset). reflected a decrease (from 158 in 2015/16 to 149 in 2016/17). The state- I have prepared a budget for 2017/18 Tennis Seniors ACT ment again reflected that there were (see website) which I present for con- welcomes the following new increases and decreases of income and members: sideration. expenditure items, some income items In conclusion, I thank those members Fred Bennett showed an increase e.g. Easter Tourna- that have assisted me in performing Christine Jarrett ment, Round Robins and Grants Page 3 Tributes - Alan Richardson Four of our former members including until late Sunday night under lights. Alan and Bruce won the 40 mens dou- bles again in Canberra in 1987. one life member have passed away in Alan was travelling with Helen and the last three months. These tributes John Greenup and Margaret Molloy in In 1988, Alan played in his first Austra- have been drawn from editions of Vet- John’s car, a little Toyota Corona. lian Teams Carnival in Perth in a 40s set and include input from some of the John started the drive back to Can- team with Pat Moloney, Peter Purdy family members. berra but had to let Alan take over. and brother Neil. He next ventured into The other three went to sleep knowing The editor wishes to thank Annette and the teams in1994 in Adelaide in a 50s Alan’s driving. However they were Neil Richardson and Sue and Peter team with Pat Moloney, Phil Higgs, suddenly woken up as Alan braked Willis for their input into the respective Trevor Hornery and Graeme Bland. hard. All that could be seen were tributes at a very difficult time for them. pairs of red eyes. A flock of sheep Alan Keith Richardson was on the road. They did make it 15 February 1944 to 5 June 2017 back to Canberra safely with no dam-

age and no lamb as day dawned. Alan passed away peacefully at West- mead Hospital on the morning of 5 In 1970 Alan’s life changed. Annette June, aged 73, after a long and vigorous Alexander arrived in Canberra in battle with Parkinson's Disease. March 1970 to take up a position at the then Canberra College of Ad- vanced Education now the University of Canberra. Shortly after her arrival, Trevor Hornery, Phil Higgs, Jim she went down to Turner Tennis Club McGregor, Tom Downey, Derek Ar- for a game on a Sunday afternoon. thurs, Peter Keller, Pat Moloney, Graeme Bland and Alan in front. Alison Ide arrived shortly afterwards and decided they should have a game. This team made the final but lost to a First she organised a set with Neville strong Victorian team (see photo Rodwell and Hazel but Alison thought above). Alan played his final Teams when they finished they could find a Carnival in 2002 in Canberra in a 55s better two. Alison spied Alan playing team with Pat Moloney, Phil Higgs, Neil, Annette and Alan singles with Eric Bycroft. This was Neville Rodwell and again brother Neil. Alan started playing tennis at Oakleigh Annette’s first pairing with Alan but it Pat was a member of all Alan’s teams High School in . He moved was soon made permanent. They over the years but even Pat’s Irish luck to Canberra in 1959 when his father, a married on 20 November 1970. An- couldn’t get them a win. Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, nette had a stabilising effect on Alan. Alan was a regular competitor in the was moved to Canberra. After finishing Alan played in the ACT Resident and ACT Open Seniors Championships at school at Canberra High School, Alan Open Championships over many Easter having success at times in both tried the RAAF but this wasn’t his’ cup years winning a number of titles,. His singles and doubles. It was a similar of tea. He then returned to Canberra best result was in 1977 when he won story in the ACT Senior Residents and joined the Public Service.’ the Resident singles beating the up Championships. He also played in the Alan started his playing career in Can- and coming Stephen Moloney. He Australian Masters in Canberra in 1997. also won the doubles and mixed titles berra at the Turner Tennis Club where His membership lapsed in 2006 when he was a member until 2012. He played that year. Alan was no longer able to play tennis pennant for Turner in the top grades and Alan always wanted to give his best due to Parkinson Disease. However in was in numerous winning teams. He and to give his opposition a good run the meantime Alan had taken up . also put in time at the club. As the cur- even if he wasn’t winning. His Again Alan was very much the gentle- rent President of Turner said “Alan is brother Neil tells the story of going to men ensuring players knew the eti- remembered for his dedication to the watch Alan play a final at Lyneham. quette. He would take new golf play- club, its members and tennis. Many Alan didn’t play well nor did he feel ers, especially tennis players under his remember him as a wonderful gentle- he had given his opponent a reason- wing. Alan and Annette were still seen man.” able hit. He came of the court, gave at Anniversary and Christmas dinners He was always looking for more tennis, his racquet bag to Annette and ran during this period. travelling to country tournaments home – 15kms to Fraser. We know Alan was a strong and determined com- around NSW often on weekends. You Alan enjoyed a good run but there is a petitor on both the tennis court and golf would leave Friday after work, drive to limit. course. It was this spirit along with the venue which could be as far away as Seniors Annette’s care that kept him going Nyngan or Gilgandra, play tennis Satur- Alan joined the veterans in 1985 and through his last few years. day and Sunday in at least 3 events and immediately made his mark in Janu- then drive home to go to work on Mon- ary in Hobart winning the Australian day. 40 mens singles beating Henry Mi- There was a tournament in Gilgandra chael (WA) in the final. He also won where Alan didn’t complete his finals the doubles with Bruce Larkham. Page 4 Tributes (cont) - Darrell Wallner and Joan Willis they married in 1946 and moved to Joan knew how to play bridge. Joan’s Darrell Peter Wallner Canberra. first lesson was with another Turner 1 January 1929 to 25 June 2017 In 1950, Turner Tennis Club was es- member Billie Cassidy, then an out- Darrell passed away on 25 June, aged tablished. With many new families standing bridge player. Joan was 88. He first joined the Canberra Veter- arriving in the suburb, the Club be- hooked! ans in 1983 when he started playing in came the social hub of the commu- Seniors the mid week social tennis and tourna- nity! As there was limited entertain- ments at the National Sports Centre at Despite her bridge and golf, Joan kept ment, everyone had to make their own Lyneham. up her involvement in tennis admini- fun. From 1956-62, Joan was a mem- stration. The Canberra Veterans were Darrell was last a member in 2001. ber of the very active Social Commit- formed in May 1970. Joan followed the During the intervening years he won tee. She helped to organise many inaugural Treasurer, Frank Thornton several bottles of wine in the mid week family BBQs and parties – including into the position in October 1978, a tournaments, played in the Charity fancy dress! She was even a ‘Can position she held until September 1987. Days run by the Ladies Branch and Can’ girl on one occasion. tried John Casey’s safaris. As a retired Joan was generally seen playing a sup- She also played competition tennis medico (and before he retired) he was port role at tournaments and dinners for including singles, ladies midweek and prepared to give elementary first aid Ken. However, she did play in a com- mixed doubles. Night pennant was lessons to veterans and help with any posite 45s team with Clare Smith at the also popular. The adults played and injuries during the Easter Champion- 1978 Australian Teams Carnival in the children were put in the back of ships. Brisbane and also in 1980 in a NSW the car in their PJs and slippers to go Veterans Carnival at Rockdale. Joan Even after his tennis days were over he to sleep! was often seen at Tomato and Mulled was also part of the Trophy Committee In 1954, Ken decided to move into Wine Days with his fellow veterans. for the Australian Teams Carnival in business and opened his first sports Canberra in 1987. Joan Isobel Willis and toys store in Bailey’s arcade. After retiring from playing tennis, Joan 17 August 1925 to 27 June 2017 Fortunately for Ken, Joan had the concentrated on her other activities – capacity for hard work. As well as Joan passed away peacefully at home golf and bridge. One of the highlights running the home, she received and with family on the morning of 27 June, was playing a round of golf with Greg monitored stock, tracked the accounts aged 91. Joan, or Mrs Willis to some of Norman when Ken was unavailable, at and paid the wages. On the week- the younger veterans was made a life Royal Canberra Business Open day. ends, she would also help in the store member of TSACT in 1989 after she She also became involved in Deakin room, unpacking and marking stock. filled the Treasurer position for 9 years Bridge Club and the annual Australian from 1978 to 1987. She was the second Joan used to say that at that time of Bridge Congress. Whenever Ken life member of TSACT. her life “she was so busy she did not played tennis interstate, Joan would know what season it was!” On one always find a bridge club! At one stage occasion, a batch of rugby jumpers she had 11 groups of ‘girls’ who she arrived on the Friday for a game on played with – her diary was always full! the Saturday afternoon. However, the Joan was a quiet person who got on numbers had not been sewn on! Joan with the job and provided great support stayed up til the early hours of the when needed. She was efficient with morning sewing on the numbers for everything she did and also enjoyed a pick up later in the day. challenge. Even in her late 80s, she In 1961, the family moved to Camp- insisted on staying ‘with it’ through her bell. Joan continued her strong asso- computer and Iphone to email and text ciation with Turner Tennis Club, as her family and friends. Ken was heavily involved as a player Joan and Ken Joan’s attitude to life was always posi- and an administrator. She was raised in the Yass region going tive. Even when Ken was admitted to When other stores opened, Joan saw to boarding school at Mt Carmel, Yass. an Aged Care facility with ill-health the opportunity to play golf. In 1962, Joan learnt her tennis at school. She two years ago and after nearly 70 years she joined Royal Canberra Golf Club was a steady lefty! She first met Ken in of marriage, Joan said “that she just had to learn the game. Joan contributed to 1945 after he returned to Yass after to get on with it!” the Club as Associates Treasurer for a serving overseas in the RAAF. Joan In her last few weeks at home, Joan was number of years and she also was and Ken were invited independently to still keen to know what the news of the Treasurer of the Central Southern a tennis afternoon at a nearby property. day was and also the score of the latest Golf Association. tennis or golf match! Joan was always At that stage, Ken had never picked up In 1965 Joan also took up bridge. interested in everything and everybody! a racquet, as he was a cricketer and Her good friend Berna Backen from In her own quiet way, Joan made a ma- footballer. But after his first game of Turner Tennis Club days had been on jor contribution to tennis and to the tennis, Joan said “he was never the a posting to Japan with her husband community in general. She will be very same, as all he wanted to do was play Les, where she learnt to play bridge. much missed. tennis.” Clearly it was a ‘love’ game, as Berna insisted that on her return that Page 5 Tributes (cont) - Marion Hendy

Marion Helen Hendy Watson. Their Canberra tennis career Marion provided a lot of support for 24 November 1935 to 1 August 2017 did not start until 1976 when they Neil. They were married for 62 years

Marion passed away unexpectedly on 1 joined the Ainslie Tennis Club as so- and as Neil says “she was his very best cial players. Marion and Neil both friend.” August 2017, aged 81. She was a mem- ber of Canberra Veterans for over 10 became very involved with the club. Marion was always kind, considerate, years from 1989. The Ainslie Tennis Club acknowl- friendly and helpful. edged the tireless efforts of both Marion and Neil when it made them life members in 1990. Sunday Round Robin She was also involved in the Ladies Branch running Thursday tourna- Tournament

ments at Ainslie for many years. 9.15am Sunday Unfortunately Marion had to give up 10 September tennis about 17 years ago when she develop a macular hole in her eye.

Weston Creek Marion still accompanied Neil to nu- Entry fee is $10.00 merous seniors dinners and functions Entries to over the years. That is as long as the Colin Lyons on 0434 531 449 or see- functions didn’t impact on their trav- [email protected] or els north in winter often to look for Neil and Marion Warren Muller on 6231 0825 or gem stones. They did spend a lot of [email protected] Marion moved to Canberra in 1964 their time travelling and camping. with her husband Neil and settled in

40 Years of Vetset by the editor It all began in 1977. There was a need In the May 1978 edition under the world titles. These gave our readers a first hand experience. to bring ACT veterans a little closer heading ‘Vetset by Jet-Post” it was together, both in tennis and socially, by suggested if people wanted informa- There is a great deal of history held in keeping them properly informed about tion about Veterans’ activities and the various editions of Vetset. Just what was going on and what activities they wanted the Vetset posted to them reading about the feats of our members there were that they could join in. So they could put their name on a list. turning eighty and receiving their OBEs Vetset was born. The privilege would cost $3.00 a year shows us the different facets of veterans

After the first Vetset was published in to defray the postage costs. And now or seniors tennis. 40 years on its only $5.00. Later the 1977 with its 4 pages, it quickly grew in Reading the Vetsets also makes you annual membership fee included a size with 14 pages in the March 1978 wonder about some of the names for copy of Vetset being posted to each edition and became a quarterly newslet- the various bodies. In July 1987 the member - as it is today. ter with four editions in that year. It front cover was changed from ‘Veterans was hoped it would become a regular We are now looking at Jet-Post be- in the ACT’ to ‘Canberra Tennis Veter- publication. 40 years on, Vetset has coming E-post by again putting to- ans’. Our full name then was the Veter- seen gether a list of people happy to re- ans’ Tennis Association of Australia  158 editions, ceive Vetset by email. (ACT Division).

 8 changes of cover designs, There have been a number of regular Over the years Vetset has been slow  the page size changed from B5 contributors over the years. The picking up the changes in technology to A4 in March 2001 ‘phantom’ provided detailed reports just like the most of us in this genera-  hand typing until March 1990 on players activities and results at tion. Desktop publishing was not used when the June edition was tournaments in and outside Canberra. until 1997. Colour was not introduced printed They make interesting reading. until 2014, although cost implications  desktop publishing starting with caused some delay. And email delivery September 1997 edition In more recent years Ian Warden made a regular contribution with Net- is just being considered - although not  colour introduced in September cetera. He always had a different all of us like reading hard copies. 2014. perspective on various tennis issues. Vetset relies on members contributing So far Vetset has only had 4 editors Ken Sharp’s reporting of Thursday articles and photos. The more members  1977-1980 – Jerry Attrick Tournaments, Tomato Days and contributing leads to a wider coverage  1980-6/2000 – George Henshil- Mulled Wine Days put a different of events or issues thus making it more wood interesting and appealing to readers. light on Veterans tennis.  9/2000-9/2005 – Bruce Lilburn There have been a number of travel As was said in the first edition of Vet-  12/2005-to date – John Greenup set, ’your contributions will always be logs over the years from members playing in overseas tournaments and welcome as will your (mild) criticism. Naturally, we love bouquets.’ Page 6 More Tennis for ACT Seniors

This article has been published again as there is a loss of interest for teams Bill Scott is still looking for feedback. that perform poorly in the earlier parts He can be contacted on of the competition. [email protected], 0421164479 or A round robin on a fixed day does not 62512958. involve the same level of commitment Following the failure of the twilight but it does provide flexibility and pennant to receive sufficient entries in avoids the reserve problem. The ex- 2016/17, Bill Scott has suggested ex- act format of a round robin, the way ploring other possibilities for a regular people would enter, and when entries competition for seniors. He has sug- would close before each event is still gested Thursdays, and the Tennis Sen- up for discussion. iors ACT committee has suggested Sat- At this stage there has been no consid- Christmas urday afternoons as a second possibil- eration of which courts would be used ity. It is envisaged that the competition for the competition. This will depend Dinner would be unisex. on the level of interest and court The format of such a competition has availability on Thursdays or Satur- 7.00 for 7.30pm not been decided. It could involve days. teams and be run with a fixed draw over If you would like more seniors tennis Saturday several weeks, or it could be a self- and believe you would participate in contained round robin competition once 2 December this sort of event, please contact Bill each week or each fortnight. Scott to express your interest. In do- YOWANI A fixed draw over several weeks would ing so please express your availability provide a feeling of being part of a team and/or preference for Thursday or COUNTRY CLUB and would represent a definite commit- Saturday, your preference for a fixed ment. However experience with the draw competition or a regular stand- 455 Northbourne twilight competition has found that alone event, and any other ideas Ave, Lyneham finding reserves becomes very difficult which will help a more concrete pro- for the organisers on some weeks. Also posal to be developed. Pre-dinner drinks will be available from Brian Hurley among World War ll Veterans Honoured 7.00pm

Lucky door prizes Thousands tory of the world's deadliest war, be- of surviving fore it fades away. Come and Celebrate World War "It's a great gift to the nation, to see II veterans these veterans in their 90s after doing $45 per person have been so much service for our country dur- Presentation of i mmo r t a l - ing World War II," project manager ised in the John de Rooy said. the Frank Thornton largest pho- Player of the Year t o g r a p h i c Brian was studying economics at university in , but joined the and project ever George Henshilwood undertaken Air Force as soon as he turned 18. “I in Australia. was in the training camp within two Award weeks of turning 18,” said Brian, The 6,500 Get your tables portraits, who had grown up on a farm near shot over two years by 450 photogra- Henty in New South Wales. “In fact, together phers were unveiled at the Australian I’d done all the preliminary work (8 per table) before that. I was so keen to go. I War Memorial in Canberra on Tuesday Contact Graham Smith 15 August. don’t know why, it just seemed to be the thing to do.” ph 61615352 or One of our former members, Brian Hur- ley now 92 years old was involved in “Being colour blind I couldn’t be in mobile 0407208209 the project. the flying section of the Air Force, so or email I became a signaller. I knew a bit of [email protected] The Reflections project documents the Morse and got to 30 words a minute. veterans in their now-elderly state, but I became an air traffic controller Names and any dietary re- their resilience, dedication, and in many amongst my signalling work, which I quests to Graham cases larrikinism still shines through. enjoyed very much.” by Wednesday 22 November In compiling the photographs, the Aus- The images are played on a 16-hour tralian Institute of Professional Photog- loop in the Australian War Memori- raphy aimed to capture the living his- als Second World War gallery. Page 7 Sunday Round Robins by Colin Lyons and Warren Muller

In glorious weather there was a big weather, the days have been pleasant far behind on 24 games and had to set- rollup of 20 players for the 21 May and provide for good tennis playing tle for the white wine. Three other tournament at Weston Creek. Our new conditions. players won 20 games or more, the re- starters included four ladies, three of sult of a lot of evenly contested sets. While Colin Lyons endured his hard- whom play at North Woden Club, and ship posting to Brisbane for two Colin Lyons was still struggling along one from Queanbeyan. tolerating the Brisbane weather. How- months during the Canberra winter, In the First Division, Greg Hunt dis- Warren was handed the round robin ever he must have been thinking of us played great consistency and guile to baby. Well it must have been more as he phoned at 9.15 to find out how take off the big prize with 21 games people than Colin who decided to things were going, just when we found from his 4 sets. Mark Hardy and escape the Canberra winter, or at least out we only had 7 and Kenneth was yet Pauline Downes came in a tie for 2nd on remain indoors, as only 8 people to come to the rescue. Colin was 18 games. Both were noticed carefully signed up for the 23 July round robin needed right then, however he assured checking Warren’s additions, which at Weston Creek. Despite this we had me he will be back for the next round robin on 10 September at Weston Creek have never been found to be wrong! an enjoyable morning of tennis, ideal

Our newly introduced handicap system sunny conditions early in the morning A reminder to players. If you commit was used to split the pair and Pauline but then hampered by strong wind to play in the round robin and need to towards the end. withdraw, please let Colin or Warren was last seen quaffing her bottle of prize-winning May 2017 Weston Creek We welcomed one new player, Ken know as early as possible. Depending cab sav in a Queanbeyan park. Wells. Kamila Pisova and Miroslav on numbers, we may need to find a re- Pisa were back after missing the last placement for the tournament to be In our Second Division, Tui Allison, workable. For any reason other than with 23 games showed the benefit of few round robins. They have been regulars since arriving in Australia last-minute illness, please contact us by her hectic schedule on all the ATP tour- late Saturday afternoon to give us suffi- naments in the Canberra region to take from the Czech Republic over three years ago, but unfortunately (for us) cient time to contact other possible home the first prize of a trip for two to players. Jerrabombera, flying first class with they will be returning home in the Deane’s Coaches. She was hotly pur- next few months and are uncertain sued by Don Tucker on 21 games. Ru- whether they will be able to play in any more round robins. mour has it that Don is getting in some sly practice on a private court in Gun- With 8 players there are no byes so gahlin as he is making a habit of taking we all played 5 sets straight. The home the chocolates. Newcomers overall winner was Kamila with 27 Janelle Tanaskovic and Pam Stagg also games. She chose a box of chocolates performed well. as the reward for her efforts. Follow-

In fine but quite cool weather on Sun- ing Kamila it was very close, with day 18 June at Belconnen, we had 16 Greg Hunt and Warren Muller on 24 starters, with equal numbers of men and games, Miroslav on 23 games and women. We divided the players into Max Lack on 22 games. No count- two groups endeavouring to put the backs for second place; we tossed a Heather McKay, Leonie Southwell, May stronger players in both groups as much coin, Greg won, and proudly took Howard and Enid Besant-Ryan at home a bottle of red wine. as possible. It didn’t quite work out this Moruya way with the competition in Group A With a beautiful sunny Sunday morn- much closer than in Group B. ing at Belconnen on 13 August it was

In the latter, Warren Muller and Daniel very disappointing that only 7 mem- Tang took the gold and silver medals bers turned up for the round robin. with 29 and 27 games respectively. We thought we had 8 but one person Pauline Downes and Bev Roberts were pulled out at the last minute. We the best performed amongst the WTP were very fortunate that Kenneth Lai, women with 25 and 21 games respec- a member at Belconnen, was happy to tively. step in on the spot to make up our minimum number of 8. Following the In Group A, it was very close; new- initial uncertainty whether we would comer Rob Whalan displayed good go ahead it ended up as 5 enjoyable form to pocket the big cheque with 26 sets for everyone. games, hotly pursued by May Howard on 25 games. Val Gavin and Colin We welcomed Yanping Ji and Mal- Lyons shared the invitation to come colm Utley to their first round robin tournament. However it was two of Anthony Connell with his eye on the back next tournament on 24 games. ball at Moruya, Gary Buchanan at the the regulars who took out the prizes. It is encouraging to see that we have Daniel Tang won the day with 26 back is keeping his fingers crossed been getting healthy entries in our re- games and took home the bottle of Anthony puts the shot away. cent tournaments. Despite the cold mystery red wine. Bill Scott was not Page 8 Senior Tennis Tournament Results

Moruya Country Market Tournament from Brian Carmichael From an organiser’s perspective, the Laver - David Horsfall/Grant Seles - Donna Davis/Anthony Connell, weather for the Moruya Country Market Woodbridge, Dennis Love/Grant May Howard/Greg Hunt Seniors Tennis was perfect: blue skies Smith Mauresmo - Sheila & Wayne Daly, and no rain. From the perspective of Gonzalez - Pat Maloney/Phil Higgs, Alex & John Organ the 105 players who came from across Col Armstrong/Herb Chee Vilas - Marlene Veness/Grant Smith, southern NSW....not so much. Newcombe - Julian Hubble/John Joanne Adams/Adrian Blackeby Organ, Graham Smith/Greg Hunt For the first two days, players had to Perpetual Shields battle not only their opponents but bit- Womens Doubles The Brian Smith Perpetual Shield for ingly cold and gale force winds. All Mandlikova - Libby Ives/Lorna the oldest singles winner was presented players are to be congratulated on their Jackson, Allyson Gell/Judy Lebang to Phil Higgs by Norah Smith. patience, ingenuity and perseverance. Casals - Nicole Bartlett/Jill Riches, The John Allard Perpetual Shield for Despite the conditions, there was still Donna Cosgrove/Jean Barker the oldest womens doubles winners great tennis for spectators to watch Davenport - Joanne Adams/Valerie (Heather McKay and Leonie Ains- (from the warmth of indoors!). By Sun- Gavin, Pauline Downes/Kim Cahill worth) was presented to Leonie Ains- day, the winds had dropped allowing Wade - Peta Hoff/Brenda Ford, Jan worth by Libby Ives. “normal” tennis to resume (sighs of Aubrey/Pauline Honeyman relief all around). Goolagong - May Howard/Leonie Raffle Winners The major prize winners in the raffle Results – Winners and Runners-up Southwell, Heather McKay/Enid Besant-Ryan were: Womens Singles Ross Cosgrove – Bower at Broulee ac- Hingis - Karen Burns, Donna Davis Combined Age Womens commodation prize Henin - Kim Cahill/Pauline Downes, Mens Singles Elaine Anderson – Mogo Zoo family Jean Penny/Penny Moss Sampras - John Organ, Bruce Saunders pass Graf - Brenda Ford/Leonie Southwell, Becker - Anthony Connell, Brian Alan Douglas – Bunnings $50.00 Allyson Gell/Judy Lebang Devcich voucher King - Heather McKay/Leonie Ains- Nastase - Phil Higgs, Pat Maloney Wayne Cahill – “Tennis Essentials” worth, May Howard/Daphne Kennedy pack Mixed Doubles Evert - Michele Blackburn/Elaine Capriati - Donna & Ross Cosgrove, Anderson, Jan Aubrey/Pauline Thanks to.... Alex & John Organ Honeyman Many thanks to all our sponsors, Tanner - Kathie Thackray/Barry Moruya Tennis Club, Broulee Tennis Combined Age Mens Austin, Nicole Bartlett/Noel Brooks Club, all the volunteers in the canteen, Connors - David Horsfall/Grant Fromholtz - Merran Pell/Phil Bryant, the EDTA’s Karen Tritton and Elaine Woodbridge, Pat Maloney/Phil Higgs Val Gavin/Don Masters Anderson for all their work prior to and Edberg - Paul Woodcock/Phil Bryant, Roche- Joanne Adams/Adrian during the event, and finally, to all the John Chapman/Don Masters Blackeby, Pauline Downs/Grant players for supporting the event and Ashe- Mick James/Ross Cossgrove, Woodbridge showing such great attitude and humour Wayne Riches/Noel Brooks Stosur - Enid Besant-Ryan/Pat despite the trying conditions. Maloney, Betty Smith/Col Combined Age Mixed Hope to see you all again next year..... Armstrong Chang - Jill & Wayne Riches, Ro-

Mens Doubles chelle Hogan/Errol Neish Lendl - Daphne Kennedy/Paul Rafter - Noel Brooks/Wayne Riches, Left - Pauline Honeyman, Jan Aubrey, Peta Lloyd Adams/John Anderson Woodcock, Helen MacDuff/Phil Bryant Hoff and Brenda Ford Below - David Horsfall, Grant Woodbridge, Phil Higgs and Pat Moloney

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Berri from Pat Moloney and Don Masters Forster The Berri SA Seniors Teams Carnival This they did and the final came down There were 459 entries made by 307 held from 20-22 May celebrated its 30th to the last set in which Tim and David players in 44 events at the Forster Sen- year. It is normally held a week earlier won the required number of games for iors Tennis Tournament held over 4 but this year it would have coincided victory. Celebration was then over days from 4-7 August. Courts at Taree with Mother’s Day so was deferred a the usual prize of a jar of nuts which, were also needed to cope with the entry. week. There were 91 teams and over for the 30th anniversary, was in- Around 15 players from Canberra and 500 players. Once again the number of creased to two jars of nuts plus a district braved the 7 hour car trip to small cheeseboard. women’s teams outnumbered the men - enjoy the balmy seaside air (and sea- 48 to 43. Don started playing in Berri a decade food) at this tournament.

The ACT representatives were down in or so ago before he moved from South The weather apparently excelled itself numbers this year. John and Helen Australia to Canberra. This year he this year. It was so good Leonie Ains- Greenup decided an overseas trip was formed the 'Racketeers". The team worth’s husband Graeme took the op- better value and their usual team mem- comprised a number of ex baseball portunity to get in some Dragon boat bers were unavailable. However Pat friends from SA, Nic Kuring and Rick practice with the local crew on calm Moloney, Tim Harris, Garry Buchanan, Wheeler and Gary. We played in the water, no wind and warm temperatures. Helen Nealer and Don Masters made 65+ section which was very competi- Heaven after practising on Lake Burley the trip with Pat’s and Helen’s teams tive. We ended up equal second on Griffin on a winter’s morning or eve- having success. points only to be pipped at the post by ning. one game viz., the smallest of per- All grades are catered for with mens centages. The winners and runners-up from our and womens teams in either an age local players are listed below. As you group or the open event. Pat decided Nic Kuring's wife Judy played with can see from these results Don Masters the open and younger age groups were another newly formed 50+ team, the had a very good tournament winning getting too strong and so entered an Maliboozers, which comprised ex three events all with different partners. older age group, the 55’s, with success. netballers and tennis players alike Gary Buchanan had a good win on his The team comprised Pat, Mike Hors- whom Don and Judy have been ac- own. Former Canberra player, Cam- man (SA), David Sprott (now NSW), quainted with at previous Masters eron Steele also featured in the results. Games venues. The team included Tim and Robert Hughes (Vic). (Robert Winners is missing in the photo below) Due to Helen (on far right in the photo be- low). They won the 40-50 section Mens singles 65(2) - Gary Buchanan the variety of interstate players and ages Mens Doubles 35(2) - Cameron Steele/ the team was called ‘A Mixed Bunch’. quite convincingly. Danny Monk The weather for the three days was Mens Doubles 60(3) - Don Masters/ great, sunny days with temperatures John Howard in the mid twenties. Very pleasant Mixed Doubles 50(4) - Don Masters/ playing weather. It was a great tour- Lisa Dale nament played in good spirit and it Mixed Doubles Combined Age 130(2) - was good to catch up with old friends Don Masters/May Howard and allies Runners-up The dates for 2018 are 19-21 May. Womens Doubles 50(2) - Di Arnot/ Any ACT players interested in mak- Helen Nealer ing the trip to Berri should contact Womens Doubles 60/70(1) - Helen Matches are played on natural grass at John, Helen, Pat, Don or Gail Jones as Holcombe/Robyn Rickard four venues – Berri, Barmera, Loxton it would be good to have teams from Womens Doubles 60/70(4) - Wilma and Renmark. However ‘A Mixed Canberra. It’s a great weekend of ten- Bingley/Dorothy Lucas Bunch’ only played at Berri, Loxton nis. Womens Doubles 65/75((3) - Wilma and Barmera. Unfortunately a number Bingley/Dorothy Lucas of the courts played poorly with many Womens Doubles Combined Age bad bounces. There was even consid- 80/110/130(1) - Helen Holcombe/ eration to volley the return of serve! Leonie Ainsworth Tim’s long arms proved an asset on the Mixed Doubles 50(4) - Dave Pruckner/ grass as he picked off many volleys and Helen Nealer saved himself from bending down for Mixed Doubles 60(1) - Greg and Helen the bad bounces. Holcombe The successful ‘A Mixed Bunch’ didn’t have it easy. They lost a match early and as the two top teams had a draw ‘A Do not fall for a tennis player Mixed Bunch’ had to win all the re- because love means nothing!! maining matches to play off the final. Page 10 Senior Tennis Tournament Results

Queensland State Championships from Pat Moloney The Queensland State Championships down 5-2 but they came back to win draw, due to a hamstring problem after the set 7-6. winning the first set. (ITF1) were held at the Gold Coast from 30 June to 3 July in nice warm Another highlight of the womens dou- Colin playing with Clive Wilkinson sunny weather. A contrast from chilly bles final was when Ros chased a ball (Sydney) made the semi-finals of the 60 Canberra and probably the reason why across to the sidelines and then con- mens doubles. Mark and his partner a number of Canberra players went and tinued into the low fence separating Aldis Purins (WA) won a close first played at the Gold Coast. The players the courts. Here she rotated over the round match in the 55 mens doubles 11- were Leonie Ainsworth, Ros Balodis, fence in a somersault with forward 9 in the third set tie breaker before los- Mark Hardy, Helen Holcombe, Colin roll type fashion which after the ing their next round to the eventual los- Holgate, Pat Moloney, John Stark and ‘gasps’ from the spectators drew ap- ing finalists. Leonie had one win in her Neville Rodwell. A real exodus to en- plause and a 9.5 score for the aero- 60 singles round robin and unfortu- joy the warmer weather for a few days. batic display. Fortunately Ros did not nately met Ros and Sue first up in the

sustain any injury. doubles. The Championships were held at the recently expanded Pizzey Park Com- Other winners were Colin who part- Also on the Gold Coast was the Presi- plex. The complex now has a total of nered Ros in the 55 mixed and Helen dents and Secretaries Meeting which 24 synthetic grass courts and will be the Holcombe in the 65 womens doubles Graham Smith and Pat Moloney at- main venue for the 2018 Australian playing with Helen Worland tended on the day before the tourna- Seniors Championships. (Orange). Neville went close in the ment. Whereas Pat stayed on for the

The big winner was Ros. She won the 65 mens doubles playing with Alan tournament Graham returned home 55 singles, doubles and mixed. A re- Hooper (Sunshine Coast) losing the driving his own special Murray’s bus to final. Sydney and not taking on any passen- markable effort in that she didn’t lose a game in her three rounds of singles, and There were a number of close singles gers, just waving to the people at the bus stops as he passed them by. didn’t lose a set in her doubles and matches. Neville put in a good per- mixed. Although she came close to formance losing to the eventual win- Some past Canberra residents came losing the first set in the womens dou- ner in a very close match. John lost a along to renew acquaintances and pro- bles final with Sue Ellis (NSW) when three set battle and Pat had to with- vide support. It was good catching up with Neal Healy, Colin Power and Reg Cowra Open Seniors from Sue Metcalf Payne. All miss Canberra, particularly th The 24 annual Over 35's Tennis bell/Sam Radojicic (Orange) at this time of year?! Championships were contested over the Pool A Ladies - Pam Crawford weekend of 24-25 June with 46 players (Tumut)/Gail Windsor Forbes Teams from as far a field as Canberra, West (Bathurst), r/up Val Gavin/ Wyalong, Forbes, Orange, Bathurst, May Howard from Graham Smith Queanbeyan, Tumut and Lithgow. The Pool B Ladies - Marg Sellwood/ prizes were shared amongst the com- A number of our members travelled to Leonie Southwell, r/up Betty Forbes on the weekend 12-13 August to petitors with the results as follows. Smith/Daphne Kennedy play in their Open Teams Tournament. On Saturday the very popular Ameri- Pool C Ladies - Sharyn Brown They turned on great weather with both can doubles round robin was played (Cowra)/Rochelle Hogan, r/up days very sunny. in glorious weather. Helen Mcduff/Tui Allison

Pool A Men's - Andrew Bartlett (West We had one team in men’s A grade The mixed doubles was played on where the opposition was a little too Wyalong), r/up Adrian Blackeby Sunday afternoon. Pool B Men's – Terry Everson (Cowra), good. The team members were Graham Pool A - Stewart Palmer (Bathurst)/ Smith, Tim Harris, Ben Sterland, Josh r/up John Apps (Cowra) Pauline Downes, r/up Adrian Pool A Ladies - Pauline Downes, r/up Fraser and Ian Worland from Orange. Blackeby/ Greg Hunt played in a combined B Joanne Adams Pool B - John and May Howard, r/up Pool B Ladies - Marg Sellwood, r/up grade team which finished second. Steve Pile (Cowra)/Sue Tony Dromgool and John Mortimer Val Gavin, June Langfield Metcalf (Lithgow) (Cowra) equal on points played in a combined C grade team Pool C - Don Masters/Rochelle finishing third. Pool C Ladies - Tui Allison, r/up Cindy Hogan, r/up John Chapman Fuhlbohn (Cowra) In the ladies there was only one section (Harden)/Val Gavin

On Sunday morning the ladies and with our ladies in combined teams tak- A big thank you to the committee and ing out the first three spots. The win- men's doubles were played. the canteen helpers for another suc- Pool A Men's - Andrew Mitton/ ning team was Tumut with Heather cessful tournament which wouldn't Mackay, Leonie Ainsworth, Gail Win- Christian Dowling (Bathurst), happen without their assistance. r/up Col Armstrong (Nowra)/ dsor and Pam Crawford. Second was Stewart Palmer (Bathurst) Thanks to the great sponsors who the Canberra team Betty Smith, Marilyn Pool B Men's - Graham Smith/Doug supported the tournament, your spon- Walter, Pauline Downs and Helen Wor- Williamson, r/up Brett Camp sorship is greatly appreciated. land from Orange. Cont on page 12 Page 11 Tennis Seniors ACT Calendar 2017/18

TOURNAMENTS DINNERS AND SUNDAY ROUND AND PENNANTS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ROBIN

TOURNAMENTS 7-19 January 2018-Australian Tennis Christmas Dinner - 2 December Seniors Championships, Gold Coast (see page 7) Tournaments are scheduled for a 9.15am start on 10 September, 22 Oc- Australian Seniors Championships: Members booking for the dinners tober, 12 November and 10 December Contact Pat Moloney (6262 3727 should be aware that if they cancel 2017. after the closing date they may be ACT Open Seniors Tournament: required to pay the cost if the caterer Dates and venue may change, so please Contact Pat Moloney (6262 3727) charges Tennis Seniors ACT. check the website.

Contact Graham Smith (6161 5352) If you put your name down and find you cannot play on the day, please no- tify one of the organisers so that the other players are not inconvenienced.

Contact: Colin Lyons (0434 531 449) or Warren Muller (0407 916 868)

Country and Interstate Tournament Calendar 2017/18 Victorian Claycourt Some of the dates for tournaments are 4-7 Nov Victorian Seniors Champs The 2017 Victorian Seniors Claycourt yet to be confirmed. You will need to (ITF2), Kooyong Championships (ITF3) were success- check the relevant State’s website. 11-12 Nov Bathurst Carillion City fully held on the clay at South Yarra

2017 Teams Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne. 8-10 Sep West Port Macquarie 12-14 Nov Tennis Seniors SA State Neville Rodwell was our sole represen- Championships (ITF3) tative. 15-18 Sep Tennis Seniors Qld Sun shine Coast (ITF3), Tewantin 24-27 Nov Senior Grass- Neville had a successful weekend win- 16-17 Sep Orange Ex-Services R/R court Champs (ITF2), Yarrawonga ning the 70 mens singles and 70 mixed 23-24 Sep Gunnedah Seniors 1-3 Dec Nelson Bay Seniors doubles with Margaret Harris (Vic). 29 Sep-2 Oct Tennis Seniors NSW State Championships (ITF2) 2018 Forbes Teams (cont from p11) 13-16 Oct Merimbula Seniors 7-12 Jan Australian Teams Carnival, 28-29 Oct Dubbo Paramount Seniors Gold Coast This was the same result as last year. 4-5 Nov Raworth, Hunter Tennis 14-19 Jan Australian Individual Third was Val’s girls - Valerie Gavan, Resort Champs (ITFA), Gold Coast May Howard, Margie Selwood and Sue Metcalf from Lithgow. Rochelle Ho- Cowra Teams gan combined with the ladies from Cowra and continues to surprise the Cowra held their Open Teams Tourna- was won by Orange Exservices with a opposition with her ability to serve left ment on 27-28 May attracting 19 teams Canberra team Hit 'n 'Misses second. handed and play right handed. (compared to 23 and 17 teams in the In the mens first division the Canberra All in all a great weekend was had by last two years). Teams came from team with Graham Smith, Tim Harris, all with the usual happy hours taking Cowra, Canberra, Orange, Bathurst, Greg Holcombe, Ben Sterland and Ian place at different motels before heading Tumut, West Wyalong, Springwood Worland (Orange) finished first ahead out to dinner at the RSL Club on Friday and Camden. There were two grades in of the South Camden team. In the and Saturday night and also at the Golf the ladies and mens with 4 teams in second division the Calypsos 50 Club. division one ladies and 6 in the second (including Colin Lyons and Greg division while the men had 4 in the first Hunt) finished first with John Chap- division and 6 in the second division. man's Canberra team second. Of the 9 ladies teams 5 had ladies from Canberra in them. In the mens 4 teams Sue Metcalf took over the reins from were from Canberra or Murrumbate- Maureen Wallace last year and ap- man. peared to have everything under con- trol in her second year. She did an The first division in the ladies was very excellent job. Our thanks also go to close with Canberra winning from the ladies in the kitchen and all those Pam's Girls on a count back, reversing who supplied the delicious cakes, last year's result. Canberra's team was slices, scones, soups and sandwiches. led by Betty Smith with Helen Hol- combe, Helen Worland (Orange) and Once again a good weekend. Marilyn Walter. The second division Sheila and Wayne Daly at Moruya Page 12