Field named after Col Gooley

The efforts of the late Col Gooley will be acknowledged at the official opening of the Col Gooley Field at Umina Oval later this month.

Following requests from community organisations, the main league field at the oval has been renamed as a tribute to Mr Gooley, his efforts in developing regional sport and contributions to community and charity organisations.

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony by Gosford Mayor Cr Laurie Maher was organised to celebrate the naming, along with a sausage sizzle provided by Umina Sports Club, with proceeds going to the Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation.

Mr Gooley was a community worker, rugby league player, coach, captain, and president of the Umina Senior and Junior Rugby League Football Clubs.

Press release, September 19 Marion Newall, Gosford Council