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North Western Bowling Association Inc Competition Shield History

 

	Boucher Donated by W. Boucher. First presented 1935 /36 Won by Associated Smelters. (extract from the Port Pirie, undaunted years) Then in 1935 with the Pirie club taking an active role the NWBA started. W Boucher came in as President serving until the end of 1937 / 38 year. NWBA president 1935 / 36, 1936 / 37, 1937 / 38. Member of the P.P. team winning the 1940 Country Teams title. P.P. President 1935 / 36. Won by BHAS 39 times
	O’Shaughnessy First presented 1946 / 47 won by Gladstone. Named after P.S. O’Shaughnessy of Crystal Brook. President CB 1933 / 34, 1953 / 54. Club Champion 1939 / 40. NWBA President for 6 seasons, 1938 / 39 thru to 1943 / 44. NWBA Patron 1945 / 46 and from 1947 / 48 to 1956 /57
	Mahood First presented 1954 / 55 and won by Port Pirie. Mr. M.A. Mahood was the first President of Wirrabara, 1949 / 50 and 1950 / 55. NWBA president 1954 / 55
	Royal First presented 1964 / 65 won by Orroroo. Named after Mr. Norm Royal of Caltowie. Long standing greens keeper for his club and championship greens. President Caltowie 1938 / 39, Club Champion for 9 seasons, NWBA president 1964 / 65 NWBA Champion of Champions 1944/45 and 1973 74
	Young First presented 1976 / 77 won by Jamestown. Named for Hughie Young, the most successful bowler ever for the PPBC. Skipper of the PP team winning the 1940 Country Teams title. Winner NWBA C of C first title 1936 / 37 and on 5 occasions. Country singles champion 1937 and 1939, PP President 1941 / 42. PP Singles Champion on 18 occasions NWBA president 1959 / 60. With the demise of the Young Pennant Division, the North Western Association Men's Fours Championship shield was presented as the H.E. Young shield, donated by Viv Lewis Family from season 2008 and won by Peteborough.
	Blieschke A mid week bowling Competition instigated by Mr. D.V. Blieschke, when President of the North Western Men's Bowling Association, to cater for the retired members of the association. First won by Caltowie in 1972 / 73 One division until 1985 / 86 then two until present. Mr. D.V. Blieschke played for Melrose. NWBA president 1972 / 73
	Bullock First presented 1952 / 53. won by Port Pirie. It is assumed the shield was donated by Mr. Jack Bullock. It is not known if he played bowls. He owned Silks Ltd. a business in Alexander Street,
	Bookmakers First donated 1957 / 58 won by Jamestown. The shield was donated by the famous combined Port Pirie Bookmakers Association.
	D.B. Neck NW Ladies Third Division. David Neck was an electrical retailer who had a business in Alexander street Port Pirie. He was well known during the introduction of television during the 1950’s into PP. First donated 1964 / 65. Was won by Gladstone. The DB Neck division is no longer a competition and the shield is currently held at the Wirrabara Club.
	June Walkington Memorial Shield. Flinders Women's Bowling Association. Commenced season 2005 / 06. Donated by Dean Walkington, Jamestown & first won by Melrose Navy. Walkington Insurance Co. is a long standing and still a current sponsor of the North Western Bowling Association.