What a great roll up for our pre Xmas outing, with 40 fisho's greeting our weighmaster, Bert Hayes. Although just short of the "Wozza", Dylan Byrnes, (fishing in the junior section) deserves a special mention. Dylan blitzed all bar one of the adults with a great bag from deep sea of Flathead, morwong, snapper, leatherjacket & a 1.3kg Teraglin for 95 points. Runner up in the juniors was Alex Elvin who also braved the bumpy conditions to land a bag of Flathead & Nannygai. Well done also to Brandon Rookes & & Lana Masterson. Top of the "Wozza" with 135 points, fishing in B & R was "lucky Agro", known to some of us as Gary Edwards. Gary's catch included Tailor, Bream, Salmon & a Jewie at 7kg, to tip out Lyndsay Byrnes weighing in Bream. B & R vets was a musical affair with folk singing Phil Harrison showing the way with Salmon & Tailor from that old country yodeller Dallas Mulligan weighing Tailor, Salmon & "Goggomobile Fish". The ladies only had a point the difference in B & R with Kaye, (notice the "E") Caddis just topping Linda Harrison. Kaye weighed in Tailor & Bream, while Linda showed her Salmon skills. The "burley" was aplenty out to sea with the bumpy conditions, with Owen Gill reigning supreme in the men's division landing a nice bag of Flathead, Trevally & Snapper, (one Red 2.1kg) to edge out John "Tempo" Templeton with Flathead, Snapper, Mowie & Sweep. Vets had Tom King ahead weighing Flathead, Morwong, Leather Jacket, Sweep & Mackerel from young Johnny Sinclair with Mackerel, Snapper & more Sweep. Margaret Sheridan won the Ladies deep sea with a bag of Snapper, Mackerel & still more Sweep. With all of the Sweep out there the ocean must be dust free. Estuary had two previously mentioned fishos to the fore with "Tempo's" nice bag of Blackfish, Flathead & Bream just edging out "Agro" who weighed in Bream & Flathead. Vets estuary, in weighmaster Bert's words, signalled that "THE FOX IS BACK". Yes, President "Fox" finally found some time to fish & weighed in some lovely Bream & Mullet to outpoint Bob Thompson, who took time out from chasing myna birds to weigh in some nice Flathead & a lonely Bream. Kay Isaac took out the Ladies estuary with another lonely Bream while Noelene Buckley showed the way in the Ladies vets with a nice bag of Flathead & Bream. Cindy Gale won the Lucky Door Prize, but the Mystery weight was not won & will jackpot to $75 next weigh in, 16th January 2005. A date to remember is the 9th January 2005, when our club will again be hosting the annual Family Fishing Bonaza, with heaps of prizes for heaviest of species & three mystery weight prizes at $100 each. More information will be available in The Courier at a later date or on advertising flyers around town. On behalf of President Graham, the committee & myself, I would like to take this opportunity to wish club members & readers alike a very merry Xmas & a happy & healthy New Year.

Stopper Knot

Kendall Tennis Club

Grand finals for the spring competition have been played and won. Following are the results: Junior A Grade winners Damian Hammond, Olivia Richardson, Georgina Lentz and Michael Lambevski def Kirra Pittis, Billy Sheridan, Will Bennett and Tia Ainsworth. B Grade Jack Tate, Jami-lee Cagney, Tom Lambevski and Ben O'Connor def Jay Farnham, Bayleigh Hesse, Tom O'Connor and Ben Ward.

Kendall Cup: Annie Sheridan and Mitch O'Neill def Jackson Harper and Adam Howe. Sunday Teenage: Daniel Waterworth, Kristy O'Neill and Luke Keats def Kayla Clark, Keiron Williams and Bonnie O'Connor. Senior A Grade won by John Manderson, Darren Hudson and Kurt Baker def David Middlebrook, Rob Cooper and Andrew Howe. B Grade Col Sheather, Ian Oxenford and Dean Smith def Judith O'Neill, Pit Kitanyong and Carol Middlebrook. C Grade Ashlee Howe, Emma Barr and Annika McClaren def Aimee Bird, Katie Barr and Amy McClaren. Congratulations to everyone, we will see you all next comp. If anyone wishes to play the summer comp and has not yet listed their name, could you please phone Wendy Hudson 6559 4727 or Jack Foster 6559 4853.

We wish you all a very happy and safe festive season. See you in 2005.

LUSC Mens

Social Golf

A four ball multiplier was the game of the day and Mark Facer and Grant Fisher left the field for dead with 85 points. Handicapper Bill was last seen rubbing his hands together. NTPs in A 9th Ian Slater, 10th Dave Jackett, Long Drive Dave Jackett. In B 9th Kevin Buckley, 10th Bill Newman Long Drive Bill Newman. Ladies hole to Leslie McWhinney and 2nd shot Mark Facer. NAGAs went to John Gawthorne and Ian Slater, who were a little unlucky with 39 points.

Next week is Boxing Day, no game has been scheduled for this day but players are welcome to go out for a hit. Thanks to everyone who contributed druing the year and I hope all have a Merry Christmas and New Year. Till then - keep swinging.

LUSC Sunday Euchre Club

Winners Wayne Mathews & Ron South, runners-up Ken Poser & John Bradley.

Lucky Door John Bradley. AGM to be held Janaury 9, 2005. All committee positions vacant.

NHBC Anglers

Our December comp was held last weekend December 18 & 19. We had a fantastic roll-up of our members attend in brilliant weather conditions who witnessed a "fantabulous" show and variety of 22 species for a total of 163 fish presented to weighmaster Chris Keyser and recorder Dick Spencer. Actually, the conditions were, again, one extreme to another experienced out on the "wild blue" where the Bonanza gold was struck, yet a drought for others. There were 41 outside (sand) lizards, to .950kg, 19 snapper to 1.750kg, 16 Chinamen jackets to 1.940kg, 14 sweep (broom) 11 each of nannygai to 1.015kg and mowies to .665kg, 8 teraglin to 4.035kg. Others from outside consisted of harpuka to 5.410k, Kingfish at 3.370kg, lepidoperca magna (butterfly perch) 1kg long finned perch, John Dory, King terakihi, Samson fish, trevally, pig fish, pearl perch, "unmentionable - rainbow wrasse and slimy mackerel. The estuary saw 10 dusky lizards to 2.965kg, 2 bream to .560kg. Off the beach 5 salmon. To the fore, once again, Bernie Heagney most variety of 9 for 19 fish, total of 20.880kg consisting of 5 Chinamen jackets and 5 nannygai with best of day at 1.015kg, 2 each of lepidoperca magna to 1kg and mowies and 1 each of John Dory at .790kg, King terakihi (cousin of jackass mowie) at best of day 2.865kg, harpuka at 4.360kg, snapper and teraglin. Mr President, Ray Robinson - from outside on the "Q-Legend" paying its way with 16 of 5 broom, 4 sand lizards, 3 snapper best of day at 1.750kg, 2 slimy mackerel, 1 each of mowie and wrasse. Shane Madden from outside with 13 of 5 each of snapper and lizards, 1 each of slimy, mowie and broom. Greg Heagney also from outside with 12 of 5 c/jackets best of day at 1.940kg, 3 nannygai, 2 teraglin, 1 each of pigfish and lizard.

Trevor Lewis in with 10 of 5 lizards, 2 mowies - best of day at .665kg, 1 each of pearl perch best of day at .960ktg, snapper and broom. Garry Thorncraft also with 9 of 3 teraglin his best at 3.470kg, 1 each of Samson at 3.190kg, trevally at .540kg, snapper, lizard, mowie and broom. Special mention for Neville Smith with 5 outside lizards and best of day at .950kg and Ian Collins with 4 of 2 teraglin - best of day at 4.035kg and Snowie Turenen with his good Kingfish at 3.370kg. From the estuary saw Chris Keyser with 6 of 5 dusky lizards and 1 bream best of day at .560kg. Ben Murdoch with his 3 duskies as well and best of day at 2.965kg (3.5kg whole) Dick Spencer 50 cents each way with, from outside 6 of 2 sand lizards 1 each of c/jacket, snapper, broom, wrasse and also 5 salmon off the beach best at 2.25kg (2.580kg whole). Des Sparkes also 50 each way with from outside 2 sand lizards, 1 each of mowie and broom, and from estary with 1 each of bream and duskylizard. Of the ladies Sue Murdoch with 6 from outside of 4 snapper and 1 each of mowie and lizard. Juniors saw Patrick Heagney a great effort of 13 from outside of 5 c/jackets, 2 each of nannygai, longfinned perch to and best at .805kg, harpuka with best of day at 5.410kg, mowie and King terakihi. Daniel Garvan with 3 broom, with plenty of "burley" and what is the colour of green, Daniel? Sub-juniors, Troy Boese with 3 slimy mackerel from outside. A really super special mention - Sub junior girls saw Alison Murdoch 2 1/2 years-old with her dusky lizard 1st fish recorded in comp. Heartiest congratulations to all who partook in the comp and on behalf of the President and members of the committee, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2005.

Next committee meeting Tuesday night January 11 at 7pm and comp on January 15 & 16 1pm weigh-in. Until next time "Fine Piscatorialing."

LUSC Snooker

The 2004 season has ended and players will have six weeks rest time to get ready for a rip roaring start to 2005 Tuesday 25, and Thursday January 27, 2005 and although President Glen Kunze is looking forward to a well deserved rest he has gathered his committee and told them in no uncertain terms all loose ends must be tidied up, handicap system must be ready and reviewed for the battles and competitions ahead. "Presentation Day" was a cracker: 2004 champions snooker G Kunze runnerup S Ingrey. Billiards Kunze runner-Ingrey snooker doubles Ingrey Page runner-up Beaver Kunze. Billiards Beaver Kunze, runner-up Opdam Woods. Handicapper snooker Hart runner-up Palmer , doubles Reay Hart runner-up Jimbo Cooke. Tuesday night pts comp sponsored by "R Armstrong" (the very best oysters) 1st Palmer, 2nd Jimbo, 3rd The Kunze "watch out for Tues night sponsors they are coming from everywhere this is big "Legends Cafe" Kew (a big meal that is). Now one award we must mention "The Stirrer" yes they reckon he voted for himself "Two Balls" (G Beaver) unlike the member of the year trophy who else - "The Kunze." Yes Glen has taken this club to the next level, thank you Glen, the future of this club is mind blowing. Tuesday results major final Farmer Keith is a great asset for the club does lots of work behind the scenes is a "fearless leader" in waiting, runner-up next town Moree then due south Speedway Col is always happy. Minor final Ray McLaughlin another member who is always happy, runner-up Joe "Mad Dog" Opdam is just a big puppy and threatens to let it all hang out next year. Thursday night results a big turn up "clean the cupboard out night" plus finger food no one knows the results. In fact no one cares even Colin Cooke smiled even though his little antenna went up every time someone looked at him.

LUSC Chess

5th annual 'Christmas Chess' was again a lovely Day of Chess for 22 players. It was nice to see five players from Newcastle and some from Port and Taree. First prize and trophy went to John Marsden from Newcastle. Our players did well. Eight-year-old Kirsty and Elischa scored well and we have seen great improvement. Shane, Matthew and Endel did well.

Mid North Coast 4th Annual 'Blitz' was won by Peter Varela from Taree. Our Club members did very well indeed. So, this year was a good one for local chess. Be ready for a 'Day of Chess' on Sunday February 27, 2005.

Next Chess Club meeting will be Wednesday February 2, at 5.30pm.

We wish everyone who helped us to have another successful year of Chess - have a 'Happy Christmas' and better New Year!

Endel 6559 9060, Tania 6559 4750.

CH (LUSC)

Bridge Club

Monday December 13, 2004 - Howell Movement directed by Lyn Redgate.

1 Keith & Sybil Ibbertson, 2 Norma Frank & Jan Kuras, 3 Lyn Redgate & James Forbes.

Thursday December 16, 2004 - Mitchell Movement directed by John Toose.

NS 1 John & Valda Toose, 2 Pyhilippa Crowther & Sybil Ibbertson, 3 Margaret Dunlop & Elaine Lockwood.

EW 1 Yvonne Breakwell & Bet Matthews, 2 Ngaira Green & Doris Poulton, 3 Ronda Young & Pam Perry.

Friday December 17, 2004 - Mitchell Movement directed by Lyn Redgate.

NS 1 John Payne & Philippa Crowther, 2 Carolyn Van Der Veen & Jenny Gaudry, 3 Carry Williamson & Margaret Sander.

EW =1 Valerie Clifton & Joan Brown, =1 Harold Brookman & Kath Heath, =1 Lorraine Genge & Kath Mitchell.

CHDDA

Played on December 13, 2004.

A Grade: Whatever def Dragons 8-1, Orchids def No Bull 6-3, Jacks Nightmares def No names 5-4, Devils def Nearly 5-4.

Highet pegouts; Jack Filewood on 96, Joyce Souter on 82, and Michael Holmes on 67.

B Grade: Unlucky 13 def Terrys Terrors 6-3, Wild Ones def Gunna 5-4, Perps def Mack Attack 5-4.

I do apologise for a wrong date in last weeks paper, which means dates to remember are:

1. We resume summer comp Monday January 27, 2005.

2. Team nominations meeting at LUSC Tuesday February 1, 2005.

3. Summer comp BBQ at Dunbogan Sunday February 20, 2005.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone.

Rae.

Laurieton Hotel

Amateur Fishing Club

An unusual specimen was found at the "Canopus" tie up where on Satuday evening a tourist from the "Banana Republic" Trevor, (not the tourist) Robb spotted and captured a box-jellyfish, very unusual for this far south any time of year. It's good to see the net at the entrance is working well.

On the estuary Roger Minns won once more with his flathead and bream haul.

Dave Fredricks won deep-sea with a variety of fish, one being a pearl pearch.

Peter Law collected his voucher with an average bream haul for the rock and beach.

One of our junior anglers Beau Lloyd won the lucky $50. Congratulations Beau - I'm sure you will spend it on Christmas gifts for the family or at least a cold one for your father.

On that note from all of us here at LHAFC have a great Christmas and all the best for the following year.

Bear 8.

North Haven Bowling Club

Social Darts

December 15, 2004.

1st Melissa, Tony, 2nd Robyne, Darren, 3rd Trina, Graham, LHS Julie 141, MHS Darren 140, LHP Kitty 61, MHP Norm 104. Raffle Julie, 1 Patti, 2 Barbara, 3 Norm, 4 John. L/D 1 Tony, 2 Norm, 3 Beaver, 4 Tony, 5 Graham, 6 John, 7 Iris.

Mystery peg 19 not hit.

Happy Birthday Ros, Donna, Joyce, Neil, Geoff.

Mugs: Iris, Mal. Mars Bars: Mat Annette, Melissa, Kitty.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all. See you next year, we start on Tuesday January 12.

A special Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Staff at the Courier and thanks for your support through the year.

Kendall Service & Citizens

Social Darts Club

December 14, 2004.

1st Steve B & Cheryl, 2nd Mango & Barb. LHS Cathy 120, MHS Col 140, LHP Lesley 40, MHP Mango 95.

Raffle 1 Steve, 2 Julie Y, 3 Alice, 4 Pete, 5 Vicki. L/D 1 Learne, 2 Lesley, 3 Col, 4 Col, 5 Julie.

Congratulations once again to Mango on another "180."

Mugs Prize: Alice & Terry.

Darts have now finished for 2004. The committee would like to thank all members and visitors for a very successful first year. Many thanks to Machelle and Ray.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Darts will resume on Tuesday January 4, 2005.

North Haven Bowling Club

Social Golf Club

Last Wednesday we played a Single Stroke.

The winner A Grade Trevor Rose 51 nett, runner-up Warren Wells 57 nett.

The winner B Grade Myles Sheean 50 nett, runner-up Col Huntley 53 nett.

Putting A Grade George Butlin 23 putts.

Putting B Grade Maurie Byron 21 putts.

NTP 5th hole A Grade Warren Wells, B Grade Col Huntley.

NTP 12th Hole A Grade Bob Robertson, B Grade Myles Sheean.

Fish raffle next week December 26, Bob Russell. Starters January 1, 2005 G Butlin & R Perry.

Next week Single Stroke Presentation back at the Bowling Club.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.