The Murray Playing Area is within the Goulburn Murray Region, and encompasses clubs both north and south of the mighty Murray River. The Playing Area is home to 13 Bowling Clubs recognized for their excellent standard of bowling greens. All the clubs, both small and large, offer competitive and social bowls suited to all levels of player.
For the complete newcomer to lawn bowls, looking for a sporting activity that promises much in fun and enjoyment with a competitive element, then the friendly, welcoming atmosphere of our Bowling Clubs will be the place to be.
After two days of entertaining bowls the finals of the 60 & Over Pairs were played at the Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club. In the Men’s final the Wunghnu pair of Graham King and Ray Hill came back from being well down, to defeat the Cobram pair of John Dixon and Geoff Westmore 18-11. In...
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At the 2023-2024 Murray Playing Area Presentation Day two new members were inducted into the Murray Hall of Fame. Alan Rodgers of Numurkah Bowling Club and Ron Bartley an ex member of the Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club, were both honoured for their personal achievements in bowls, and also for the time and commitment they...
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The 60 & Over events held by the Murray Playing Area are no longer state events, as Bowls Vic have changed to a state wide carnival to be held at Barham in May. The smaller than usual field played for the title of singles champion at Finley on Saturday, and due to Region commitments by...
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On the final day of the Goulburn Murray Region State Events held at Strathmerton, two of the four events were won by the Murray Playing Area representatives. The Champion of Champions Pairs was played between the Barooga Sports pair of Ian Smethurst and Geoff Mitchell, and the Seymour VRI pair of Jet Wyatt and Michael...
Read moreThis will be the last Ladies Trade day for the season. At the moment the venue is Picola, but will need to be confirmed.
Regional State Novice events have been replaced by a state wide carnival to be held from 10 to 13 May 2024.
The Over 60’s regional State Events have been replaced by a State Wide Carnival to be held from 20 to 26 May. Probable venue is Barham.