Flashback: October 7, 1996

By Madeleine Funcke

Hilda Dryburgh was photographed executing a well-planned move against opponents Lil Smithyman and Barbara Ross.

Despite a waterlogged green and steady showers throughout the day, the Horsham Croquet Club played on.

Hilda Dryburgh, who won division three, donned wet weather gear even though the green was a bit on the slow side.

The Wimmera River flooded Horsham, peaking at 3.5 metres on Saturday, October 5.

Leading into October, Horsham recorded 99mm in September 1996.

Hilda Dryburgh was photographed executing a well-planned move against opponents Lil Smithyman and Barbara Ross.

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