Mr. Brookes was nominated by Mr.L. Jones and seconded by Mr. Hansen, there being no further nominations, Mr. Brookes was elected and assumed the chair.

Mr. Gardener, Mr. Pidgeon and Mr. Falk each gave a short speech to the meeting in which they explained the things which were necessary in the formation of a Bowling Club.

It was then moved by Mr. Andersen, seconded by Mr. Paddock, that "A Bowling Club be formed and that the Bowling Club be called the CEMENTCO Bowling Club". This motion was carried unanimously.

The next business dealt with the formation of a provisional council and the election of officers. Some discussion followed on the term of office of the officers. Mr. Fordyce moved that "those elected should hold office for the duration of the financial year".

This was seconded by Mr. W. Dobinson. An amendment was then moved by Mr. Paddock, seconded by Mr. Hansen that "those elected should hold office for three months". After further discussion the amendment was put to the meeting, the amendment was carried by 23 votes to 3. The amendment then became the motion which was carried unanimously.

It was moved by Mr. L. Jones, and seconded by Mr. E.W. Scott that :-"the Directors of Queensland Cement & Lime Company be elected Patrons of the Cementco Bowling Club". The motion was carried unanimously.

It was moved by Mr. Hansen, and seconded by Mr. Ferrett that :-"the Directors or their nominees be elected as Trustees". During the discussion which followed it was apparent that the motion had the warm support of the meeting and when put the motion was carried unanimously.

For the position of Secretary, Mr. Carter was nominated by Mr. Ferrett and seconded by Mr. Andersen. There being no further nominations, Mr. Carter was declared elected.

For the position of Treasurer, Mr. Ferrett was nominated by Mr. Baistow and seconded by Mr. Paddock. Mr. Scott was nominated by Mr. Hansen; Mr. Scott declined nomination. There being no further nominations Mr. Ferrett was declared elected.

One Senior and two Junior Vice Presidents were nominated as follows :

Nominee                  Nominated by                  Seconded by

D.S. Geary                Mr. Hansen                  Mr.Dobinson

Mr. Fordyce               Mr. Andersen              Mr.LeMarchand

Mr. Norrup                 Mr. Ferrett                    Mr. Marstella

There being no further nominations , Mr. Geary as Senior Vice- President, and Mr. Norrup and Mr. Fordyce, were declared elected.

Nominations were then called by the Chairman for the office of President. Mr. Brookes was nominated by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Baistow. The chair was then taken by Mr. Gardener. There being no further nominations, Mr. Brookes was declared elected, Mr. Brookes then resumed the chair.

Seven Councillors were elected. Nominations were as follows:-

Nominee                   Nominated by                Seconded by

Mr.L. Baistow             Mr.Dobinson                Mr.Graham

Mr.M. Marstelia          Mr.Fordyce                   Mr.Porter

Mr.L. Jones                 Mr.Paddock                 Mr.Hansen

Mr.F. Wallis                 Mr.Marstella                 Mr.Haigh

Mr.E.W. Scott             Mr.Ferrett                      Mr.Baistow

Mr.F. Hansen              Mr.L. Jones                  Mr.G. Wallace

Mr.G. Wallace             Mr.Marstella                Mr.Andersen

There being no further nominations, Messrs. Baistow, Marstelia, Jones, Wallis, Scott, Hansen and Wallace, were declared elected.

At this stage of the Meeting, Mr. Gardener gave a short talk outlining the necessity for and work of the various Committees usually associated with a Bowling Club. He advised the meeting to elect a "Rules Revision Committee" to draft a set of Rules for the conduct of the Club, which should be submitted to the Q.B.A. for approval. He also suggested that the election of a Green Director or Green Committee, and a Providore or House Committee should be left in the hands of the Council.

A Rules Committee was nominated as follows--

Nominee                  Nominated by                  Seconded by

Mr.E.W. Scott           Mr. Baistow                    Mr. Andersen

Mr. L. Jones              Mr. Wallace                    Mr. Marstella

Mr. Ferrett                 Mr. Dobinson                  Mr. Fordyce.

There being no further nominations, Messrs. Scott,Jones and Ferrett were declared elected.

Mr.F. Hansen suggested that Functions of Greens Committee and Providore be vested in the provisional committee to provide for Opening Day ceremony. Mr.Gardener pointed out that Council has power to appoint from the members of Club. It was moved by Mr.F. Wallis, seconded by Mr. G. Wallace that the elections of the Green Committee and Providore be left in the hands of Council. After further discussion the motion was carried unanimously.

At the invitation of the President, Mr. Jones said that entrance & Membership fee will probably be waived. Actual yearly subscriptions would be about £2/2/0. Green fees to be 1/0d.

The Club should be able to get a licence.

As far as Bowls were concerned, the Company would purchase the Bowls and sell on time payment. The President supported the view that the Cementco Bowls would be reasonable in cost.

Mr. L. Jones said that some of the expense should be borne by the Club, the Green itself being worth about £2,500. Mr. Falk said that something for nothing was not appreciated. The Directors had given us a good foundation, and he remarked that Industrial Clubs were on velvet and have turned out some of the finest Bowlers in Australia.

Mr. Pidgeon, at the request of the President, explained the system of competition.

Pennants: have five divisions, and he further explained the system under which these competitions were held. The speaker also mentioned the "Metropolitan Singles Championship", The Pairs Championship and the Rink Championship, and further up the ladder was the State Championship in Brisbane, and also the Australian Championship.

Mr. Falk explained the existence of "Bowls Journal" and offered to give a talk on the Game of Bowls.

Mr. Baistow moved a vote of thanks to members of the Q.B.A. and Mr. McVinish as a representative of EDCOY. This was carried by acclamation. Mr. Gardener thanked the meeting for the vote of thanks.