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SWAN Hill Bowls Club held its official opening for the 2012/12 season on Saturday, with Cr Bill Croft having the first bowl. Also pictured are club president Jim Roberts, Diane Millsteed, who rolled the first jack, and Marg Lay, who spotted the jack. Twenty-four teams played three-bowl triples.

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