Some Statistics QBSA History 1973-1995 Inter-Club Snooker ...
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Some Statistics QBSA History 1973-1995 Inter-Club Snooker Teams
Kindly Note: Whilst it was not the author’s ain to have these history documents become one of those statistical mazes, it was felt that
a few examples might show growth or decline, improvement and so on. Teams nominated but later withdrawn may not be included.
Affiliate 1973 Teams
1975 Teams
1981 Teams
1985 Teams
1993 Teams
1995 Teams
Coorparoo RSL B C B C E
Gaythorne RSL A B C D B C D E A C E F 2A C E AC C
Kedron Wavell Services B C D 2B C D A C D E A C D E 2A2C2C1D 2ABC2D2E
Post-Tel Institute B B C D E 2F 2D E CD
Q. Bookmakers Club A A
Q. Cricketers Club A A C D E F B D E ABCE ABD
Q. Irish Assn A A B
Q. Masonic Club A B D A B E F A B C B C E BC
Wynnum RSL AC
B C 2EF 2C E ABCD2E
Buffalo Memorial BC
Redcliffe Services A C D A B D F CD B
RQYS B B E
Sherwood Services B C D A C D E F B A2B2C2DE A 2B3CD
Sth Brisbane Club A C A B C E A B E F 2A B C D B
Tattersalls Club A A
Toowong RSL A B C D A B C D F B C E F B C D
Toowong Bus Depot C D C E 2E F B E CE
University Qld B
Valley Club Rex Arcade A 2A B C 2A B C 2D E F A
Waterside Workers B C
Gabba Pink Ball A B C D 2A 2B C D 2A 2B C D 3A B C E 2AB2C 2ABE
Wests OB & Juniors B C E F B C D
Wests Seniors B C D E
Ritz Snooker Ipswich B D F CD D
Redlands Services C D E F 2E CDE BCD2E
Light Street Bus Depot D E F
Brothers Rugby League 2F B C D E Riverside (Wharfies) B
Logan City Snooker B
Milton Billiards C
Green Baize
Logan City (Oz Pool) D
Capalaba Bowls 2C
Pine Rivers B2CD
Twin Towns AB
44 54 65 50 48 43 220 270 325 250 240 215
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1. Snooker had increased exponentially in popularity in the 60’s and 70’s, going from something of an
amusement pastime (under the earlier domination of Billiards), to the main event. Much of this is
attributed to the introduction of Snooker to television
with the many coloured balls, but only one white (cue)
ball. It was easier to understand for the masses and a
lot less confusing than Billiards with two white balls.
(One white had two small black spots (“spot” ball) and
the other none (“plain” ball). This distinguished the balls
for the players (one each) but not to the viewers and
spectators. Confusing!)
2. However, so many players were enjoying
the game in Qld that six (6) grades were
participating and some clubs had more than
one team in a grade. Of these grades, the
A Grade was less indicative of the ability of
the players than the rest because some
clubs did not have enough true A Grade
players. “Stand-ins” were sometimes
needed; and some players were also there
for the experience.
3. Handicaps were introduced to only the A
Grade to compensate for this and curb club
domination, because players could transfer at will and a few regularly did so to create the optimum
side. By-laws and rules were later introduced to prevent this without QBSA permission. Players also
had to play a number of matches per season (4) for eligibility to play in finals.
The Handicaps were set on a basis of State Snooker Champion – scratch; Runner-up – 5; and the
rest from there. B Graders playing up to A Grade, started on 25.
There were many QBSA meetings in those days for general meetings and executive meetings (both
monthly); as well as weekly handicap meetings for around six months of the year. No computers!
Historical Table of Events conducted by and under the QBSA
Below are details of events conducted in Queensland in 2012 with comparisons of previous years
Events conducted by the QB &SA in 2012 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Brisbane District Billiards Pennant – teams 22 22 18 18 16 18
Brisbane District Combined Snooker Pennant - teams 12 10 8 12 6 NC
Brisbane District Snooker Pennant – teams 46 40 36 33 38 32
Brisbane District Spring Snooker Pennant 24 14 NC NC NC NC
Premier Billiards League 14 12 12 12 8 8
Queensland Billiards Grades Championships NC 8 NC 14 NC 16
Queensland Ladies’ Residents Snooker
Championship 6 6 5 6 10 3
Queensland Men’s Residents Snooker Championship 40 50 52 48 44 38
Queensland Minors Billiards Championship NC 10 NC NC NC NC
Queensland Minors Snooker Championship 32 26
Queensland Masters Snooker Championship 16
Queensland Open Billiards Championship 8 12 12 11 20 16
Queensland Open Snooker Championship 49 68 56 38 36 54
Queensland Snooker Grades Championships 58 56 40 41 51 49
Queensland Handicap Snooker Championship 40 60 54
Queensland Under 12 Snooker Championship 7 9 6 2 2 4
Queensland Under 15 Billiards Championship 2 3 5 4 6 7
Queensland Under 15 Snooker Championship 15 12 9 4 8 9
Queensland Under 18 Billiards Championship 4 4 5 7 6 6
Queensland Under 18 Snooker Championship 10 6 8 8 11 17
Queensland Under 21 Billiards Championship 4 6 5 5 5 8
Events conducted by the QB &SA in 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Queensland Under 21 Snooker Championship 8 13 11 8 6 12
Australian National Women’s Snooker Championship NC 12 NC NC NC NC
Oceania Billiards Championship NC 12 12 NC NC NC
Oceania Snooker Championship NC 66 56 NC NC NC
Oceania Women’s Snooker Championships NC 12 16 NC NC NC
Bribie Island 50 & Over Tournament.
Bribie Island Open Snooker Tournament.
Gold City 5000 Snooker Tournament Lismore Workers Handicap Snooker Tournament.
Maroochydore Open Handicap Snooker Tournament
Maroochydore Open Snooker Championship
Maroochydore Over 50s Snooker Tournament
Matchroom Snooker Open
Redlands Senior Citizens Snooker Tournament.
Redlands Open Handicap Snooker Challenge
Wide Bay Invitational Snooker Tournament (Maryborough)
Author W F Davies 2012
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THE CHAMPIONS - Billiards 1904-1949
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1904 J Nesbit Fred Farrell 500 up wins by 14 Farrell 94 break
1905 G R Saxby L Francis 1000 up “ 102
1906 G R Saxby Fred Farrell 1000 “ “ 88
1907 G R Saxby J Nesbitt “ “ “ 262
1908 G R Saxby A Arthy “
1909 A Arthy J Nesbitt “
1910 A Arthy J P Hensler n/k
1911 G R Saxby A Arthy n/k
1912 G R Kidston n/k Kidston 92 break
1913 G R Kidston “
1914 G R Kidston “
1915-1921 ……………………………… Contest abandoned owing to war
1922 L Simmonds “
1923 L Simmonds “
1924 R Kidston “
1925 R Zeigler “ Toowoomba Player
1926 R Zeigler “
1927 L Simmonds A Sakzewski
1928 A Sakzewski S Ryan
1929 A J Browne R Zeigler 1500 up Semis 2 sessions X 1000 up
1930 S Ryan A J Browne “
1931 S Ryan A Sakzewski “
1932 S Ryan A Sakzewski “
1933 S Ryan A Sakzewski 1800
1934 A Sakzewski R Zeigler 2000 Won by 494 (Sakz Break 148) Sakz won Aust Title
1935 R Zeigler A Sakzewski “ “ 169 Finals Toowoomba Breaks Healy 151 Sakz 176
1936 R Zeigler A Sakzewski “ “ 15
1937 R Zeigler M G Toms “ “ 871 Break Ziegler 166
1938 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe “ “ 524
1939 A Sakzewski R Zeigler “ “ 11 Runner-up Australian Championships
1940 A Sakzewski R Ziegler “
1941-1946 ……………………………… Contest abandoned owing to war
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1947 A Young A Sakzewski 1200 up Won by 151
1948 A Young A Sakzewski 1200 “ 177
1949 H Krogh H Noyes 1200 “ 144
Kindly refer to Second History Period 1950-1970 ………(P2)……………….
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THE CHAMPIONS - Billiards 1950-1968
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1950 A Sakzewski H Krogh 1200 up wins by 309 (Sakz wins 6, Runner-up 8 times)
1951 A Young H Titcombe 1200 “ 161
1952 N McLain R Herman 1300 “ 39 Time Limit of 4 hours set
1953 A Young R Herman 940 “ 14
1954 O Pitman N McLain 1019 To 786 (Cooper130, Pitman 127 break)
1955 O Pitman A Young 1237 ” 1164 (Pitman 147, Young 137 break)
1956 O Pitman A Young 1296 “ 1158 (Pitman 147, Young 143 break)
1957 A Young O Pitman 1257 “ 1023 (Young 143, 126 breaks)
1958 O Pitman A Young 1196 “ 1147 (Pitman173 break)
1959 A Young O Pitman 1164 “ 1098
1961 A Young O Pitman 1217 “ 1065 (Young 133 break)
1962 ……………. N.B. No Championship held owing to lack of entries………………..
1963 O Pitman J Lyons 1167 “ 846
1964 O Pitman J Lyons no results (Pitman100 break)
1965 O Pitman L Rahilly 1790 “ 1079
1966 N Giovanni C Thompson no score results (Bill Barrie100, 112 breaks)
1967 O Pitman J McGuire “
1968 O Pitman C Thompson “
1969 O Pitman C Thompson “ Kindly refer to Third History Period 1970-1978 Derek Law Term………………..
1970 O Pitman L Rahilly “ (Pitman 122 Rahilly 100 breaks)
1971 O Pitman K Uhlmann “ (“Ossie” Pitman’s 12th. Championship – 103 break)
1972 L Condo L Watson 1790 To 1124 (Condo 103 break) First two SessionX2 hour Final
1973 C Nineham A Lian Forfeit
1974 J Campbell Les Watson Nineham 130 break (Campbell successful Snooker Professional later)
1975 L Watson J Poirrier “
1976 M Rooney C Nineham (Both dual Champions)
1977 A Siokos L Watson (Siokos “ “ )
1978 A Siokos L Watson Following results, when completed, will belong to the fourth History Term John Poirrier (1980-1982) when complete
1979 R Moore A Siokos
A History of Billiards and Snooker
In particular of the QBSA Inc and its forerunners
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From 1975, and with some regularity until 2000, the QBSA produced fixture booklets (sometimes
pocket sized cards) for the Members use. These contained, as well as fixture draws for all grades;
other useful information such as Committee details; major events; and the Rules and By-laws
governing play. These were fully or part funded by sponsors. Actual sizes not shown. Examples :-
A History of Billiards and Snooker
In particular of the QBSA Inc and its forerunners
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A History of Billiards and Snooker In particular of the QBSA Inc and its forerunners
The information provided in these pages is compiled for the QBSA Inc.. It is general information only to restore much of the QBSA’s missing history. All reasonable attempts have been made for accuracy. No harm is meant to any individual or organization intentionally or otherwise. In such an event please contact the QBSA for a correction or deletion
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Participating Clubs (Affiliates) Snooker Teams (Usually 5 players to a team) John Orr’s Term
PRESIDENT Affiliate 1973 Teams
1975 Teams
1981 Teams
1985 Teams
1993 Teams
D Law ‘73 Coorparoo RSL B C B C E
Gaythorne RSL A B C D B C D E A C E F 2A C E AC
Kedron Wavell Services B C D 2B C D A C D E A C D E 2A2C2C1D
Post-Tel Institute B B C D E 2F 2D E CD
Q. Bookmakers Club A A
Q. Cricketers Club A A C D E F B D E ABCE
Q. Irish Assn A A B
Q. Masonic Club A B D A B E F A B C B C E BC Wynnum RSL AC
B C 2EF 2C E ABCD2E
Buffalo Memorial BC
J Poirrier ’75- Redcliffe Services A C D A B D F CD
RQYS B B E
Sherwood Services B C D A C D E F B A2B2C2DE
Sth Brisbane Club A C A B C E A B E F 2A B C D
Tattersalls Club A A
Toowong RSL A B C D A B C D F B C E F B C D
Toowong Bus Depot C D C E 2E F B E CE
University Qld B
Valley Club Rex Arcade A 2A B C 2A B C 2D E F A
Waterside Workers B C
Gabba Pink Ball A B C D 2A 2B C D 2A 2B C D 3A B C E 2AB2C
Wests OB & Juniors B C E F B C D
Wests Seniors B C D E
Ritz Snooker Ipswich B D F CD
Redlands Services C D E F 2E CDE
Light Street Bus Depot D E F
Brothers Rugby League 2F B C D E
Logan City Snooker B
Milton Billiards C
Team Number 44 54 65 50 48
Players Approx
220 270 325 250 240
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Snooker Interclub (Pennants) Champions
Refer Second Term 1950-1970 (Older information may be available on request)
Year A Grade B Grade C Grade
1950 Bookmakers Bookmakers Pad’ton Tram 2 1951 Bookmakers Pad’ton Tram
B1 Ipsw Rd Tram B2
1952 Postal Postal Light St Tram 2
1953 QIA Ipsw Rd Tram Light St Tram 2 1954 QIA Ipsw Rd Tram Pad’ton Tram
1955 Postal Ipsw Rd Tram Pad’ton Tram
1956 QIA Pad’ton Tram Pad’ton Tram 1957 QIA Postal Light St Tram
1958 QIA Ipswich Rd Tram
Light St Tram 2
1959 Bookmakers Pad’ton Tram Ipsw Rd tram
1960 QIA Pad’ton Tram QIA 1961 QIA Pad’ton Tram QIA
1962 Bookmakers Watersiders Watersiders
1963 Bookmakers Light St Tram Sandgate 1 1964 -- Bookmakers Bookmakers
1965
1966
1967 1968 QIA
1969 Watersiders
1970 Tattersalls
Foot Notes:
The Postal (Postal Institute, Elizabeth St.); QIA (Qld Irish Assn, Elizabeth St.) Ipsw Rd Trams (Tramways Depot Staff, now Buranda
Shopping Centre, Annerley) Light St Trams (Valley Tramways Depot Staff); Pad’ton Trams (Tramways Depot Staff, razed in huge 1962
fire, now "Paddington Central" Shopping Centre).
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SNOOKER Ladies Snooker Championships 1975-1979
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1975 M Westaway M Fitzpatrick 16 Entries Marion Runner-up to Fran Lovis in Australian Champs
1976 R Cryer M Westaway
1977 R Cryer M Westaway
1978 M Westaway R Cryer
1979 R Cryer S Sleight
Note: No records exist of Ladies events earlier than shown here. In 1975, there
were 16 entries, the draw for whom is attached below. This event is now
called “Women’s Tournaments.
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SNOOKER Junior Snooker Championship Development 1988-
Under 15
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1988 S Balderson Inaugural Qld Jr. Champs. Steven Won the Australian Championship at
Burwood Plaza Sydney.
1989
1990 R Cochrane Rhys won the Australian Championships in Canberra & highest break 72
1991 R Cochrane Rhys won the Australian Championships in Canberra & highest break 120
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Under 16
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1978 *G Jenkins K Balderson 3-0 Inaugural Qld Jr. Champs played at the Pink Ball in December 1978.
*Greg Jenkins, an excellent young player. Won the inaugural Aust U/16’s in at the Garden City Shopping Centre,
Qld, winning all matches. Event Sponsors: Coca Cola, Garden City, Rothwell’s and Travelodge.
1979 K Balderson K Jenkins 3-1
1985 W Turpin Won Australian U/18 championship
1987 W Turpin Won Australian U/18 championship
Note: The first recorded Junior Championship, Billiards, was played at the Commercial Travellers Assn 1932. This was a
fairly regular event thereafter, apparently; however, no records exist until now.
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Under 18
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1977 J Zilic B Crockett 3-0 Dec ’77 Played at Pink Ball
1978 B Crockett J Wicks 3-2 Dec ’77 Played at Pink Ball
1979 J Lutvey G Jenkins 3-0 Dec ’77 Played at Pink Ball 51 Attended this final
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Note:
The current Junior players have Noel Gourley to thank for the many opportunities available to players for the many competitions which
are available to them. Noel was inspirational and dedicated to the cause of providing coaching and circumstances for them to become
proficient at an earlier age than previously, when entry to hotels and billiard rooms for the use of tables, was prohibited under 18 and 21
years legislatively.
A History of Billiards and Snooker
In particular of the QBSA Inc and its forerunners
The information provided in these pages is compiled for the QBSA Inc.. It is general information only to restore much of the QBSA’s missing history. All reasonable attempts have been made for accuracy. No harm is meant to any individual or organization intentionally or otherwise. In such an event please contact the QBSA for a correction or deletion
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THE CHAMPIONS - Snooker
Year Winner Runner–Up
Comment
1928 S Ryan A Sakzewski
1929 A Sakzewski S Ryan
1930 A Sakzewski S Ryan
1931 A Sakzewski S Ryan
1932 W F Leggo S Ryan
1933 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe 160-140 (Frame progressive scores)
1934 A Sakzewski D Lowrie 180-128
1935 A Sakzewski P Healy
1936 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe 168-127
1937 N Funnell P M Fox
1938 A Sakzewski N Funnell 168-147
1939 A Sakzewski H L Titcombe
1940 A Sakzewski R Rogers
1941-1946 ………………………….. War Years – No Play
1947 H L Titcombe W Noyes
1948 I Meehan A McGregor
1949 I Meehan T Moran (The following results belong to the Second History Era of the QBSA 1950-1970)
1950 I Meehan E McHardy 169-117
1951 E McHardy W South 315-211 over 5 frames Attend
1952 W South E McHardy (32 entries played before record crowd of 800 spectators at QIA) 800
1953 E McHardy W South 71-50, 72-27, 54-37 (Frame Scores from now on) 750
1954 E Cooper A McGregor 4 frames- 3 450
1955 M McLain E Cooper 4-3 700
1956 W South O Pitman 5-2 (Ozzie Pitman much better known as Qld Billiards Champion) 600
1957 R Law T Moran 4-3 650
1958 R Law W South 4-3 580
1959 R Law R Elmer 4-2 Official Draw Missing Runner-up resolved by Statutory Declaration 450
1960 R law K Gibson 4-1 400
1961 L Rahilly B Erickson 4-2 Len went Runner-up Aust Championships 520
1962 J Lyons R Furminger 4-2 400
1963 R Furminger K Gibson 4-3 (N.B. The Av. No. of entries for 12 years preceding is 37; highest break is 48) 200
1964 R Coogan R Davison 4-3
1965 R Furminger N Lobb 4-1
1966 R Furminger J McGuire 4-2
1967 R Furminger R Law 4-1
1968 R Furminger J McGuire 4-2
1969 J Hardy W South 4-3
The following results belong to the Third History Era of the QBSA Derek Law’s Term1970-1978)
1970 W South G Christensen 4-3
1971 A Bannah G Christensen 4-3
1972 N Johnson A Bannah 4-1
1973 C Nineham M Rusis 4-1 Charlie Nineham becomes first “dual” Champion for 30 years
1974 J Campbell R Armstrong 4-2 John runner-up to Lou Condo Aust Champs and Qld “dual” Champion
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Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1975 M Rooney John Campbell 4-3
1976 M Rooney P Tathem 4-1
1977 A Siokos R Furminger 4-2 (Angelo Siokos was SA Champion before relocation)
1978 A Siokos R Furminger 4-1
1979 R Furminger A Siokos 4-3 (Rodney Furminger 6th. Title after a break of 11 years)
1980 A Siokos G Lee
1981 A Siokos R Furminger
1982 A Siokos P Perkins
1983 A Siokos P Perkins
1984 G Robinson J Wicks
1985 P Perkins R Furminger
1986 P Perkins ? Baker
1987 A Siokos P Perkins
1988 C Duffy W Turpin
1989 C Duffy W Turpin
1990 W Turpin ? Wilson
1991 P Perkins ? Robinson
1992 P Perkins J Bonner
To be Continued
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W D & H O WILLS WARANA ESCORT
Handicap Snooker Championship
Year Entries Winner *Club Runner–Up Comment
1970 64 R Armstrong - T Stewart Metropolitan H’Cap Championship
1971 72 A Bannah - G Christensen “ “ “
1972 92 J Reutshi WWF M Schloss {Club given prominence because *perpetual clock
1973 161 K Baunach Ked Wav A Hunter trophy held there for winner’s year}
1974 128 K Sholtz W’Gabba J Puet
1975 T Mortimer QRI D Rome
1976 K Goodman SBBC R Furminger
1977 R Furminger SBBC D Adsett
1978 G Clarkson W’Gabba J Wicks
1979 B Robinson W’Gabba F Creese
WD 7 HO wills Escort Trophies Presentation to QBSA by Wills Management Clock Held by Winner’s Club for 1 year Mssrs Robinson (Publicity) South (V/Pres) *Connell (Mgr) Stewart (QLO)
Silverware for Competitors (* Mr Connell passed late in the Tourney)
Footnote: “Escort” Handicap Championship
Formerly The Metropolitan Open Handicap Snooker Championship commenced 1966
Sponsorship WD & HO Wills agree to sponsor and call this The “Escort” Handicap Championship from 1972)
Warana From 1973 it became part of the official Brisbane Warana Festival Activities
FORMAT Two frame, progressive Score Handicapped Clock
Clock The clock perpetual trophy was “held in trust” by a well-meaning person in 1980. Its current whereabouts
is unknown but the QBSA would greatly appreciate its return. Winners received silverware.
SBBC Sth Brisbane Businessmen’s Club resumed fro World Expo, later Dutton Park.
WWF The Waterside Worker’s Club, Wharf and Adelaide Street (Closed 80’s).
Ked Wav Kedron Wavell Services Club B/S Club (then Hamilton Road now Rode Road Chermside)
W’Gabba Woolloongabba B/S Club at the Pink Ball Billiard Room Stanley Street (1979-1994).
QRI Qld Railways Institute (Still competing in Interstate RI Comps represented by 1975 winner).
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SNOOKER THE METROPOLITAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1973-1979
Year Winner Runner–Up Comment
1973 G Christensen D Jermanus 2-0 (Tony Buesnel 54 break)
1974 T Buesnel J Campbell
1975 J Campbell M Rusis 2-1 24 entries
1976 R Furminger D Berry 2-1
1977 M Rooney N Johnson (Mickey Rooney 76 break)
1978 A Siokos R Furminger (Dave Berry 51 break)
1979 A Siokos G Lee 2-0 16 entries
Note: The Metropolitan Open was a match to attract the better players of the time; to play at a
variety of clubs to increase QBSA and snooker exposure; and played on a Thursday (non-fixture) night.
The 1975 Draw is attached for interest.