Wednesday, 18 March 2026

 Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (10:05): I am very happy to say that it was a delight to attend the St Kilda Sports Club, aka the bowlo, for their International Women’s Day event. It was a glorious event. I must reflect on the fact that the bowlo was built back in 1865, but it was only in 2001 that women were allowed to play pennant level bowls. It was not easy at first; it was quite a fight. The event was wonderful, because they had invited some of the women who were part of that evolution of the club. I have to say that today it is a truly inclusive club. It is more than being just about the bowls, although they are quite competitive. It is also very much about social connections. Hats off to Tommy and everyone at the club. It was a wonderful day, and it is a wonderful club.