Umina wins memorial trophy
Umina Beach Bowling Club played host to the final of the Colin Manning Memorial Trophy on September 20.
"This annual event which has been held since 1960 and is now contested between Guildford Bowling Club, Merrylands RSL, Doyalson/Wyee RSL and Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club," club president Mr Ian Jarratt said.
"The trophy is held in honour of flying officer Colin Manning DFM RAAF who was killed in action on May 17, 1945.
"The trophy was donated in his honour by the family.
"This year's final was a hotly contested event between the four clubs with Umina triumphant for the first time since being invited to contest the event with three wins.
"Runners-up were Guildford with two wins who held the trophy last year."
Press release, 23 Sep 2009
Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Bowling Club