Club Nowra Centenary - Nowra, NSW, Australia
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S 34° 52.464 E 150° 35.867
56H E 280436 N 6138252
At the entrance to the Bowling Club is a plaque for the Centenary of the Club.
Waymark Code: WMY2Q0
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 04/08/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TeamBPL
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The bronze plaque is mounted on an oblique face of a one metre tall polished black marble prism. The front of the polished block has three lawn bowls surrounding a 'jack' etched onto that face. The plaque reads: 

THE NOWRA BOWLING & RECREATION CLUB
27th February 1914-27th February 2014
Part of your Community for 100 years

	This Commemorative plaque was
	Unveiled on the 27th February 2014
	in recognition of the invaluable
    contribution of the members, volunteers
	   and supporters of the Club

From the Club's website, on the history of the Club:

"The Nowra Bowling Club was formed in 1914 shortly before the outbreak of World War I. The construction of the bottom green began May 19th 1916. In previous times, members would travel to Bowral and Sydney to learn to play bowls.

"The original clubhouse plans were designed by an architect from Sydney, Mr. Kenwood, and although the club had been in existence for 4 years prior, it was officially opened on February 27th 1918 by the State President. The green was officially opened at the same time. The club members decided to induct Mr. Kenwood as the first life member of the bowling club for his contribution." Club Nowra

"Charity work and community involvement are core values that drive the Nowra Bowling Club. Across the range of events and days held at the club, the aim varies. Disaster relief, support for sporting teams and venues, wishing trees for the less fortunate, health awareness and support, sponsorships, and donations to community organisations are a few examples of the work performed by the club in the local area. The club receives many requests from the general public for donations or support, and it is always prepared to meet the needs of those wherever it can. Organisations the club has helped over the years include Camp Quality, Legacy, Jeans for Genes, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (via the N.W.B.C), Movember, and many more."

Club Trading Hours:
Sunday: 9am - 10pm
Monday: 8.30am - 10pm
Tue & Wed: 8.30am - 10.30pm
Thursday: 8.30 am - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 8.30am - 12am

Phone: (02) 4421 2100

Visited: 0924 Monday, 2 October, 2017

Subject: Town

Commemoration: 2014

Date of Founding: 1914

Date of Commemoration: 27th February, 2014

Address:
40 Junction St, Nowra, NSW, 2541, Australia

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