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I am almost at the end of my quest to find information about those who have played AC for Western Australia and it seems these final few will take the longest, especially if I wait to find a photo.

Edna is a terrific example of someone who provided what seems a life time of service to the croquet community.

She was the 37th player to represent Western Australia and in that same year, she represented WA in the team that played against Great Britain in Perth.

Apart from what is summarised above, Edna served on the Handicap Committee, the Laws and Discussions Committee and the Sub-Committee for amendment of the Consitution, By-laws and Regulations.

If that wasn’t enough, she was a referee of long standing. An Australian Referee begining in 1979, Secratary of the WA Panel of Referees and President of the WA Croquet Referees Association 1979-82 and 1987-90.

Edna also dabbled with being a TM. She was Assistant Manager of the Golden West 150th Annivarsary Carnival in Perth in 1979, Manager of the ACA Carnival in Perth in 1983, and Assistant Manager in 1989.

It is of no surpised that Edna was elected a Life Member of the Association in July 1988.

Source: Yardline No5 October 1990

If anyone has a photo of Edna, I would appreciate a copy.

Semi Finals – Starting Friday 10th January

US Open Starts on the 7th Janaury.

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NZ Open Championships

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Nominations open for 2025 WCF AC World Championships

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“All the Men, except Mr Adams, are in the bottom grade,” she said. “But they take their beatings well.” Mrs Patten. Article titled, Men play croquet—but not well (1949, March 19)

“My swing is sweeter than a fat jelly donut!” Lyrics from the song: – Croquet by Capital B and Animal Prufrock

Milton Bradley’s patented croquet set came with this advice to beginners: “KEEP YOUR TEMPER, and remember when your turn comes.”

There is only one objection to croquet – the real croquet – and that is, if you play it seriously, there is not room in life for anything else. (Article in the Western Australian 28th Jan 1901)

Album Cover – Genisis – Nursery Cryme

Tin Tin – Only Ladies Play Croquet

Came across this word and had to look it up! Latibulate – Means to hide in a corner.

and just in from Marty – The place to be

• Winner: Lachlan Berryman
• Runner Up: Greg Hill

Full results on Croquetscores

Victorian AC Open Doubles

• Winners: Greg Hill and Callum Hyland
• Runners Up: Kevin Bead and Phil DeAraugo

Full results on Croquetscores

A terrific summary of how the Aussies fared at the recent Asian Championships can be found on the Gateball Australia webpage.

Gateball Facebook page.

The 2025 Association Croquet World Championship will be held at the National Croquet Centre, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA between Saturday 18th October and Sunday 26th October 2025.

Check out the Event Information on the WCF Website.

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