Of Tragedy and Valor
Cr Kay Ewens

Kay Ewens was born Kay Rosser to parents  Florence Lorraine Rumbelow and Lawrence Edward William Rosser. Kay had a brother Glen Rosser. Kay was an excellent tennis player and an all-round sports woman whilst her brother Glen played many games for Norwood in the SANFL.

Kay commenced her tennis career playing for Port Elliot at the age of 10 and played her first A Grade game when 13, as in those days there was no junior tennis. During the next 6 years she has an outstanding career being a member of the Port Elliot Premiership squad and representing this Association with great distinction.

She won the State Under 16 hardcourt title at Goodwood in 1961 and was fortunate to gain selection in the Slazenger sponsored team that visited NZ in 1966.

In 1997, Kay was elected Councilor to the Victor Harbor Council, taking great pride in her heritage and strong ties to Victor Harbor.  She was deeply committed the  local community and her  responsibilities.

Kay contributed significantly to the organization of the Rumbelow 150 Year Celebration in 2005 as a member of the event committee. She was the event Treasurer and negotiated the Council’s significant contribution in the erection of the Cairn on the Yilki foreshore . 

"We had a great working relationship, and during her time on the council, she accomplished a great deal. " Mary-Lou Corcoran, Mayor,  City of Victor Harbor (2006 - 2010).

The Port Elliot Tennis Club -1965

The Port Elliot Tennis Club has a unique record in this association In 1961 it won premierships in all 3 grades. A. B. C and in 1965 it went one better, winning the pennant in all tour grades A, B. C. D (D grade was in fact then called the junior grade) What a show of strength there is in this photo of the 1965 teams.

Some of the greats of tennis were Kay Rosser (Ewens), Jeff Hawkes. Brian Smith and Bert Brittain just to name a few. are present I am sure that this photo will bring back memories for our many readers Noticed young Glen Rosser (former Norwood football star) pictured among the stars.

The Port Elliot A, B, C and D grade teams became 1964-65 premiers in their respective divisions of the Great Southern Tennis Association.

Mandate for Crompton

• Times (Victor Harbor, SA : 1987 - 1999) 

•  Fri 9 May 1997 

•  Mandate for Crompton

VICTOR HARBOR - John Crompton has been re-elected as mayor of Victor Harbor after a large turn-out to Saturday's council election.  Many people believe the higher turnout was due to the prominence of the mayoral contest between Mr Crompton and former councillor, Jon Deakin. Mr Crompton polled 1708 votes compared to Mr Deakin's 719. 

The mayoral election attracted 2441 voters compared to 1750 last year. Mr Crompton said the presence of a competitor helped stimulate the interest of voters. "There is certainly a benefit to local democracy when there is a contest," he said. 

Four new faces will join the council table - Kay Ewens, Enid Sutton, Brenton Hutchison and Tony Gelling. 

Standing councillors re-elected were Liz Cooper, Keith Loeser, Rae Parker, Alan Whittle, Sue Johnson and Deane Michelmore. The unsuccessful candidates were: Leon Button, Klaus Packeisen and Geoffrey Richards.

Mr Mr Crompton said it was important the council worked as a team in the lead-up to the budget. "There is very little doubt this will be a more unified council," he said.

The complete councilor voting results were as follows: 

• K Ewens 263 

• E Cooper 249 

• L Hutton 55 

• K Packeisen 114 

• E Sutton 189

• K Loeser 187

• R Parker 149 

• A Whittle 189 

• 5 Johnson 233 

• 6 Hutchison 339 

• G Richards 24 

• D Michelmore 245 

• T Gelling 175 

• Informal 29