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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1960

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Bourke Tennis Club Championship Tournaments Wally Honeyman Wins C'ships for Second Time

The Western Herald · Friday 17 June 1960 · page 1

Wally Honcyman won the Darling River A Grade Men's Singles again defeating Brian O'Mally 7-5, 6-2…

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Bourke Golf Club Associate Golf Club Golfing News Members

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1960 · page 8

Although attendances this year have been slightly lower than last year, they appear to be improving, A…

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Bourke Bowling Club Women's Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1960 · page 8

There were only two games played in the Singles Championship last week-end and after looking…

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Bank Officer to Manage Rugby Union Team

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1960 · page 2

A North Harbour bank officer, has been appointed; manager of a N.S.W. Country Rugby Union team,…

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FOOTBALL Bourke Defeats Cobar in Close Game

The Western Herald · Friday 24 June 1960 · page 7

Group XV Football continued on Sunday last with Bourke defeating Cobar by 10 points to 8 in the first…

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Football

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 1

Bourke first and second grade teams journeyed to Nyngan last Sunday to play Group XV Competition…

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Bourke Football Club

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 1

A Committee Meeting of the Bourke Football Club will be held at the POST OFFICE HOTEL on MONDAY NIGHT…

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Bourke Bowling Club Women's Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 8

The annual fixture — President v. Secretary was held last Saturday afternoon, when teams…

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Prize Money for Catholic Races

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 8

In the first days race book there is a mistake in the prize money for the Catholic Races on July 9. The amount is…

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Next Sunday's Football Visit by Brewarrina

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 1

Brewarrina will bring two teams over to play the locals next Sunday…

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Splendid Nominations for Diggers' Races Today and Tommorow

The Western Herald · Friday 1 July 1960 · page 1

One hundred and thirty horses have been nominated for the annual Bourke Diggers' Turf Club meeting,…

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Football

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 1

Bourke Football Club will take two teams to Brewarrina on Sunday next. Play will be for the Tooths Cup…

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Bourke Golf Club Associates

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 12

The replay of the Penzer Trophy between Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Willoughby resulted in a win for Mrs…

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Bourke Bowling Club Women's Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 6

Once again rain, however welcome to the community, washed out play last Saturday afternoon…

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Swimming Facilities and Caravan Park at Brewarrina

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 6

The Brewarrina Shire Council has adopted a proposal by the Brewarrina National Fitness Committee to provide…

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First Days Diggers Races Rain Causes Postponement of Cup Day Races

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 5

Following a very successful days racing on Friday last rain Saturday morning prevented the Bourke Diggers'…

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FOOTBALL 16-15 Victory to Bourke Against Brewarrina

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 3

Bourke first grade team was victorious against Brewarrina in a closely contested friendly game on…

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Big Racing Carnival at Bourke This Week-end Digger's To-day

The Western Herald · Friday 8 July 1960 · page 1

Rain on Saturday morning last compelled the Bourke Diggers' Turf Club to postpone their Cup Day…

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Football

The Western Herald · Friday 15 July 1960 · page 1

Bourke footballers braved the elements on Sunday last and journeyed to Brewarrina to return the game…

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Bourke Golf Club Associate Golf Club Golfing News Associate Golf Club

The Western Herald · Friday 15 July 1960 · page 6

Owing to rain stopping play only 9 holes of golf was played on Saturday. The winners were Mrs…

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