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Locals band together to save the Bally Bowlo

Balgowlah Bowling Club has been a social hub in the suburb for decades, but after some recent hard times, the much-loved establishment may have to close its doors. Tony Wagener is the Bowling Club Secretary. Over the past few years, he has had to overcome a series of hurdles to keep the venue alive, and now he is faced with an impending deadline. “Our cash reserves at the Bowling Club are just too low for us to continue trading,” he said. “Most of that is due to a delay in obtaining our outdoor licence and preventing us from being able to obtain that critical summer trade to get us through the quieter months. “This week, our primary goal is to raise $20,000 to ensure that the club can...

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