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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.

Murray Playing Area news

  • Competitions

    60 & Over Singles

    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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  • Region Event

    Region State Events

    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...

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  • Pennant

    Goulburn Murray Pennant Championships

    There were mixed results for the Murray Playing Area teams in the Goulburn Murray Pennant Championships which were played this week. On Tuesday the Midweek Division 1 winners, Cobram, took on the Goulburn Valley team of Shepparton Golf at the Cobram Bowling Club. Cobram came out of the blocks running, and didn’t falter all day...

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  • Pennant

    Saturday Pennant Premiers

    The finals of the Saturday Pennant competition were played at Berrigan where the many spectators created a festive atmosphere, and were treated to some wonderful bowling. In the showcase Division 1 final Katandra West took on Numurkah Golf. Despite winning on two of the three rinks Numurkah Golf went down to Katandra West 56 to...

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