This variation of the Moscito System is called the Newlands Moscito and was developed by Mr. Douglas A. Newlands, of Tasmania, and Mr. M. Willcox, and is based on the original Moscito System devised by Mr. Paul Marston and Mr. Stephen Burgess.
The following photograph shows, from left to right Mr. Arthur Robbins, Mr. Gary Ridgway, Denny Newland, and Mr. Douglas Newlands from the year 2004, at which time and occasion the four players qualified for the final of the 2004 Australian Grand National Open Teams. Source.
Notes
Note: Any additional information about the person of Mr. Douglas A. Newlands, and also photographic material, would be greatly appreciated.
Note: The identity of Mr. M. Wilcox remains unknown. Any contributed information would be also greatly appreciated.
Opening Bids Only
Opening |
Strength |
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Distribution |
1 : |
15 high card points plus |
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Any shape is possible. |
1 : |
10-14 high card points maximum |
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Shows 4-4 plus distribution in the Major suits. |
1 : |
10-14 high card points |
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Shows a 4-card plus Heart suit. |
1 : |
10-14 high card points |
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Shows a 4-card plus Spade suit. |
1 NT: |
10-14 high card points |
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Promises a distribution of 3-3 in both Major suits. |
2 : |
10-14 high card points |
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Shows a 6-card plus Club suit. |
2 : |
10-14 high card points |
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Shows a 6-card plus Diamond suit. |
2 : |
10-14 high card points |
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Shows a distribution of 5-5 plus either in the Major or Minor suits. |
2 : |
10-14 high card points |
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Shows a distribution of 5-5 plus either in the Black or Red suits. |
2 NT: |
10-14 high card points |
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Shows a distribution of 5-5 plus either in the Rounded or Pointed suits. |
Any responses to and opening of 1 Club show Major suit holdings and the responses are in the form of Relays. All other opening bids are followed by Relays.
If you wish to include this feature, or any other feature, of the game of bridge in your partnership agreement, then please make certain that the concept is understood by both partners. Be aware whether or not the feature is alertable or not and whether an announcement should or must be made. Check with the governing body and/or the bridge district and/or the bridge unit prior to the game to establish the guidelines applied. Please include the particular feature on your convention card in order that your opponents are also aware of this feature during the bidding process, since this information must be made known to them according to the Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge. We do not always include the procedure regarding Alerts and/or Announcements, since these regulations are changed and revised during time by the governing body. It is our intention only to present the information as concisely and as accurately as possible.