Historical information

Harcourt Methodist Church was instrumental in forming the Harcourt Carpet Bowls Association with many members common to both organisations. This commenced about 1948 and is still in existence in 2017. The bowls were used at some church social evenings in addition to being used in the Harcourt Carpet Bowls competition. Mr. William A. Carr was the prime mover in this activity.

Significance

Reminds us of the rise of post-World War II community organisations to fill the social gap left by the winding up of wartime patriotic associations.

Physical description

Box wooden containing a set of 12 coloured china carpet bowls -