On Sunday 12th January 2025 Eudunda Bowling Club celebrated their Centenary, a wonderful milestone for the club.
The celebration began with President Mally Schutz welcoming all and reflecting on the pioneers and passionate individuals who created a vision for this club 100 years ago.
Master of Ceremonies for the day Andrew Pfitzner, looking resplendent in his white shirt, tie, blazer and cream button-up long trousers (original bowls uniform 100 years ago), introduced guest speakers Brett Herbert, Bowls Australia Club Support Manager, Penny Pratt MP, Mayor Bill Gebhardt Goyder Regional Council, and Brian Grant, President Barossa & Light Bowling Association.
The club history followed, read by Greg Post, Bob Leditschke, Judy Milde and Mally Schutz.
President of the Centenary Committee Mike Rees spoke of the journey by the committee in researching the history, and planning for the day. Greg Post’s research at the Eudunda Heritage Gallery culminated in the printing of a Centenary Booklet which was available for sale on the day.
L-R: Pam Dutschke, Kym ‘Chucka’ Schutz, Andrew ‘Frank’ Pfitzner, Bob Leditschke, Liz Kleinig. At front – Ruth Scoot
An exhibition match of the old (bowls and uniforms) versus the new provided further entertainment which delighted the crowd of about 85 people in attendance. Special guests (and former bowlers) were Fran Pettigrew and Joyce Baenisch who enjoyed reminiscing with old friends during the afternoon.
A display of memorabilia (on loan from the Eudunda Heritage Gallery) and old and new photos added much interest to the afternoon.
Patron Bob Leditschke and Patroness Betty Marshall cut the Centenary cake, then in recognition of 100 years of the Eudunda Bowling Club, the MC proposed a toast to the club, and all sang “Happy Birthday”.
Afternoon tea and much camaraderie completed a very successful celebration.
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More Photos in lead up to the Celebrations
Back: Pat Milham, Jake Pfitzner, Corey AhChee, Murray Sauer, Greg Prior, Ron Hams, Felix Schiller, David Kleinig, Grant Doecke, Ron Milde, Rob Cavanagh, Ruth Scoot, Andrew Fontaine, Hermann Kloss, Kym Schutz
Middle: Bill Mader, Andrew Pfitzner, Jimmy Mader, Greg Post, Ian Griffiths, Judy Milde, Coral Schutz, Doreen Twartz, Preston Eva, Liz Kleinig, Margaret Nietschke, Joy Fiegert, Liz Mosey, Joy Pfitzner, Chris Jones, Betty Marshall, Des Schiller
Seated: Geoff Schutz, Aaron Jones, Peter Dickenson, Gordon Schutz, Bob Leditschke, Joy Hams, Helen Vater, Pam Dutschke, Pat Obst, Rhonda Horne, Mally Schutz, George Mitev
Front: Steve Congdon, John Greenwood, Mike Rees, Ted Schiller, Michael Upton
Back: Murray Sauer, Mike Rees (Bar Manager), Bill Mader ( Treasurer), Greg Prior ( Chair of Selectors), Mally Schutz ( President)
Seated: Ted Schiller, Judy Milde, Pam Dutschke, Rhonda Horne, Ruth Scoot ( Secretary)
Back: Mike Rees ( President), Greg Post, Mally Schutz
Seated: Bob Leditschke, Judy Milde (Secretary), Rhonda Horne
L-R: Kym Schutz, Gordon Schutz (also 100 year old this year) and Mally Schutz
