Bowls stalward receives OAM

Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club stalwart Mr Alan Johnson has been presented with his Order of Australia Medal and Certificate for 45 years service to lawn bowls.

Mr Johnson was invited to attend Government House last month to receive his award from NSW Governor Marie Bashir in a ceremony that he described as "impressive".

"Both the ceremony and Government House itself were impressive and with the NSW Police Band in attendance to play the National Anthem it was a very moving experience," Mr Johnson said.

"Government House is open to the public and I would recommend everyone visit it sometime".

The Order of Australia Medal has, as its centre piece, a representation of a ball of wattle blossom in gold on a silver background, and is hung on a royal blue ribbon.

Publication, 22 Sep 2010 Bob Bourke, Bowls News Central Coast