Northern beats Western in badminton in Southland in 1966.......

Northern sub-association narrowly beat Western sub-association in a McCallum Shield badminton match at Surrey Park in 1966.  Northern won by one set - eight games each. 18 sets to 17.

The following players were:
 Mens: L. Hollands, J. Smith, G. Stewart, O. Johnstone, J. Shallard, P. Adams, A. Barnes, R. Mathieson, 
Womens:  S. Proctor, A. Andrews, J. Baird, J. McGrath, S. Sanson, Cowan, A. Stewart, Duthie.

In the B Grade encounter, Western turned the tables winning by one set.  19 -18.

Men:  R. Currie, N. Hollands, G. Allison, L. Robb, G. Cook, W. Heath, J. Jamieson, A. Baird.
Women:  J. O'Connell, B. Robb, H. Pope, D. Lott, M. Carter, C. Cushen, S. Winders, R. Tayles.

Reference:  Narrow Wins Recorded In Badminton.  The Southland Times.  July 4 1966.

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Invercargill beats South Otago in badminton in 1966.......

In a close contest, Invercargill beat South Otago by two sets in a division three badminton match at Surrey Park on Saturday night.
Invercargill won by eight games, 19 sets to eight games, 17 sets.
For Invercargill J. Mayne and Mrs N. Allen had a good night winning their singles, doubles and mixed doubles.  Other players were;

Men:  Folster, V. Anderson, J. Mayne, C. Sell, B. Smith, T. Gooding, R. Bone, A. Laurence.
Women:  J. McLeod, S. Anderson, B. McDowell, M. Morrison, H. Patterson, B. Merrett, Allen, J. Gooding.

Reference:  Close Contest Won By Invercargill.  The Southland Times July 4 1966.