Boongadoo Tennis Courts
BOONGADOO ENFETE
NEW TENNIS COURTS OPENED.
Great Southern Herald
20 October 1937
(from Mrs Yvonne Thomson Collection)
Saturday last was an important day in the annals of Boongadoo when the progressiveness of the district was reflected in the opening of two new tennis courts and an enjoyable afternoon of sport. The children as well as the adults were catered for, and over 120 persons from all parts of the surrounding countryside mingled like one big family under perfect weather conditions.
The opening ceremony was performed in triplicate, the Hon. Alex. Thomson, M.L.C, Mr. J. Nagel (chairman of the Kent Road Board) and Mrs. Thomson each playing their part. In calling upon Mr. Thomson to make the opening remarks, Mr. A. McDougal Sargent expressed great pleasure at seeing him back again in public life. Like many others, he would have preferred to see him in the Assembly, but he felt sure that in the Council Mr. Thomson’s knowledge of the producer’s difficulties and his practical and sympathetic assistance at all times would be invaluable. (Applause).
Mr. Thomson thanked the speaker for his encouraging remarks and said he deeply appreciated the loyal support which had been extended him from that portion of the Province. He would do bis utmost to retain the confidence shown in him.
He was delighted to take part in the progressive move made by the residents. He had the pleasure of officially opening their hall about seven years ago; and congratulated the sponsors of the tennis courts on the initiative displayed in providing facilities for tennis. The difficult times which farmers were facing made it desirable that they and their womenfolk should be removed from the scene of their worries, even if only once a week, to enjoy a friendly game, exchange views and forget depression.
He congratulated Mr. Phillips on making such an excellent roller from a bag of cement, and the men of the district for constructing and fencing the courts; this was evidence of a good community spirit, which he trusted would be long preserved. He was delighted to have the assistance of the chairman of the Kent Road Board. At the conclusion of Mr. Nagel’s remarks, he would call upon Mrs. Thomson to cut the ribbon and declare the courts open for play.
Mr. Nagel said it afforded him pleasure to officiate in his capacity as chairman of the Kent Road Board at the opening of the courts. He appreciated the remarks made by Mr. Thomson regarding the service rendered the community by Road Board members; it was no easy task with much work to be done and little capital available. He congratulated the committee on opening their courts practically free from debt; the work done was a credit to all concerned, and he trusted many happy games and gatherings would eventuate.
Mrs. A. Thomson then stepped forward and cut the ribbon, the signal that the courts were open for play. The first sets played were settlers longest resident in the district versus visitors, and resulted as follows:
Mrs. A. M. S. Thomson and Mr. McLaren beat Mrs. A. Sargent and Mr. A. Thomson, 6-4; Mrs. McLaren and A. Smith beat Mrs. G. Sargent and J. Nagel, 6-4.
During the afternoon the usual picnic sports were held, while the courts were fully occupied until dark. In a tug-o’-war, Boongadoo vanquished the visitors by winning two bouts out of three. In the evening the company adjourned to the hall, where an enjoyable concert and dance wound up a successful day.
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