Local bridge players have showcased their talents at the Monaro Bridge Club’s championships day. Players contested the Herbert-Mitchell trophy, named after Monaro Bridge Club stalwarts Joey Herbert and the late Dugald Mitchell OAM. The Herbert and Mitchell families donated a trophy each. The Herbert trophy is awarded to the best under 50 master points pair. The Mitchell trophy goes to the overall best pair in the club. This year, the Herbert trophy was won by Sue and Stephen Wallace. The Mitchell trophy went to the overall best club pair on the day, this honour won by Margot and Peter Brennan. A special award was presented on the day by bridge director, Barry Butz of Canberra. He presented Natalee White and her brother, Sam White, an award each as the youngest players in the event. Also playing on the day were the Crowe/White family with grandmother, Christine Crowe, her daughter, Carol White, and children, Natalee and Sam.
