5th annual Laurieton 'Christmas Chess'  was again a lovely event for 22 players. 5 Newcastle players made it hard for locals, and John Marsden took the Trophy and 1st place. Peter Varela from Taree 2nd. 3= Milorad Lukic and Mike Weltner from Taree. 5th to Philip Tan from N/Castle. 6= David Mearns from Port, Shane Northover, Matthew Northover, Leslie Wells, Robert Fajks and David Gibson from N/Castle. 12= Endel Lane, Bruce Parr - N/C, Joshua Brown, Richard Wells, Luke Vella. 17= Luke Dalton, Kirsty Dalton, Elischa Brown, Ron Aiken. 21= Trevor McIlveen and Thomas Fajks.
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4th annual Mid North Coast 'Blitz' Tournament
was played in the afternoon with 14 entries. Peter Varela from Taree took the Title and Trophy for 1st Place. Followed by Bruce Parr from N/C for 2nd. Milorad Lukic from Taree 3rd. 4= Leslie wells, David Mearns. 6. Philip Tan, 7= Mike Weltner, Matthew Northover, Endel Lane, 10= David Gibson, Luke Vella, 12. Richard Wells, 13= Ron Aiken, Shane Northover.
 
We wish to Thank all Players for making it a pleasant day.
And a Merry Christmas and Great Year 2005 for all.
We do hope to see you again - Endel Lane.