Sarina ladies partner up for historic Graham Shield success

A trophy dating back to the beginnings of the Sarina Bowls Club nearly 80 years ago was up for grabs

WINNERS: Chris Smith and Kathy Mathews are winners of Sarina's Graham Shield, presented by Alison Graham (right). Runners-up were Robyn Large and Carmel Jenkins.

TWO Sarina lady bowlers have won an annual pairs shield which has links going back to the

start of bowls in the township about 78 years ago.

Chris Smith and Kathy Mathews won the fourth annual Graham Shield, from runners-up

Robyn Large and Carmel Jenkins.

Alison Graham, whose family has links to the original founders of the club, presented the

shield.

The event is a descendant of the Johnston Shield which was started by Alec and Margaret

Johnston, who helped found the original Sarina Bowls Club about 78 years ago, on the site of

what is now the Sarina Leagues Club.

Alec and Margaret’s daughter Naomi married Tom Graham and continued attending and

presenting the Johnston Shield. 

Naomi has passed away and her two daughters, Alison and Margaret Graham, have

continued with the Johnston Shield.   

In honour of their parents they started the Graham Shield which is only open to Sarina lady

bowlers and is club-selected pairs, played annually.

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