Vale – Doug Murray

by Bowls QLD

Bowls Queensland are saddened to hear of the passing of Doug Murray and pass on our condolences to family and close friends.

Doug was a Director of the Royal Queensland Bowls Association (RQBA) from 2000-2001 and was Vice President in 2002. He was a member of the Interim Unification Board when the RQBA and QLBA joined to form Bowls Queensland. Doug then held the position of Men’s Section Vice President of Bowls Queensland for three years before becoming a Director on the Board of BQ in 2006 and 2007. In 2008 he became the Deputy Chair of BQ, a position he held for six years.

In 2011, Doug was awarded the BQ Distinguished Service Award for his contribution to the sport of bowls in Queensland.

Doug held many positions in the Far North QLD and Tropical Far North District Bowls Associations for many years including being a delegate attending RQBA Meetings. He also held many positions and devoted many years to the Cairns Bowls Club.