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The Brunswick Heads Women’s Bowling Club determined this year’s fours champions when the finals were played at the club on Tuesday, 29th of August.

In the deciding match the team of M Darby, M Essery, E Scattergood and K Dexter scored 21 and were able to defeat the combined efforts of J Smith, J Sanderson, J Andrew and L Fitzmaurice, who garnered 19.

‘It was a close game throughout, and it was literally the final bowl which determined the win,’ club spokeswoman Kristine Pryor said.

‘All ladies should congratulate themselves on a really good demonstration of sportsmanship and etiquette. Well done’.


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