Local bowlers beat parliamentarians

Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club has hosted a social game of mixed bowls played between members of the Ettalong Club and 15 members of the NSW Parliamentary Bowling Club.

The home teams proved to be the better players on the day and the club now has custody of the perpetual trophy, donated by Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews.

President of the NSW Parliamentary Bowling Club, and Member for Mt Druitt, Mr Richard Amery thanked the club, particularly bowls coordinator Mr John Roberts, and the members for their support and friendliness.

Mr Amery said that while he would have been delighted to have taken the trophy down to Macquarie St, his disappointment was overtaken by the conviviality and good sportsmanship displayed throughout the game by the local bowlers.

Ms Andrews, who is a member of both clubs, also thanked the club and all the bowlers for making the day such an enjoyable one.

It is intended that the game will become an annual event and Richard Amery is determined that come next year "the MPs will do a whole lot better".

Press release, July 28 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats