Bowls & croquet
Throup Battle
Dec 17 2024
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The Gazette

Two brothers recently battled it out for the Neerim District Bowling Club men's championship.
In a match worthy of a club championship final, it took 26 ends for Peter Throup to win the 2024 title.
He edged out brother Ray Throup 25/20.
The club congratulated both players on a great match and thanked president John Rochford who officiated as marker.

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