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World Chmpships 97

Western Australia on the International Scene.
WORLD CROQUET CHAMPIONSHIPS : Bunbury - November 9 - 16 , 1997.

This was the first time the World Croquet Championships had been held in the Southern Hemisphere. Bunbury was given the honour of hosting the 7th World Championships. The other venues being Hurlingham Club, England for 89,90 and 1991. Newport, USA for 92, Garden Park - Cheshire,England for 94 and Fontenay-le-Comte, France for 95.
There were forty players from various croquet playing countries divided into 8 blocks of five. The favourite, Robert Fulford of England went on to win the Championship over Stephen Mulliner with the final championship scores of -
26-9,23-26,26OTP-17,26-15.

PLEASE NOTE : "The photos below have been processed into a painting style using the latest Photoshop software. They have been enhanced for style and design purposes."

Paul Skinley of New Zealand lines up for croquet attempt
Paul Skinley in action against Jacques Fournier of America on lawn two at the Moorabinda Croquet Courts, Bunbury in the 97 World Championships.

Richard Baker of New Zealand plays a split shot.
Richard Baker of New Zealand in action against Wyand Louw of South Africa on Lawn One of the Moorabinda Courts, Bunbury in the 97 World Championships.

Jacques Fournier of USA lines up the croquet balls.
Jacques Fournier of USA against Paul Skinley of New Zealand on Lawn Two of the Moorabinda Courts, Bunbury in the 97 World Championships.

David Maugham of England attempts croquet stroke.
David Maugham in action against Robert Fulford of England on lawn two in the Semi Finals of the World Croquet Championships 97.

Robert Fulford of England performing a take off.
Robert Fulford of England in action against Stephen Mulliner of England on Lawn Two in the final of the 97 World Championships.

Stephen Mulliner of England attempting to run hoop two.
Stephen Mulliner of England in action against Robert Fulford of England on lawn two in the final of the 97 World Championships.

Helene Thurston of Australia attempting a roquet.
Western Australia's own Helene Thurston playing Bruce Fleming of Australia on lawn three in the final of the Plate Section of the 97 World Championships.