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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1966

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Rugby Union

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 3

On Saturday, 9th April, two Far Western Zone teams, Possibles v. Probables, played at…

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Golf

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 9

With golf under way for the 1966 season in Bourke golf is quite often a topic of conversation in many…

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Diggers Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 1

Tonight (Friday) a meeting will be held at Bowling Club to commence at 7.30 sharp. All…

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Women's Bowls Cowderoy Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 2

I. Wilson def. B. Bloxham 121-89. S. Honeyman def. J. Kessey 122-88…

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Swimming Primary School State Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 4

Six swimmers from Bourke Primary School journeyed to Sydney to take part in the Primary…

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Tennis Club News

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 9

"The Racketeers" defeated "Oxford Scholars" in a stirring climax to the Club" Championships on…

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Swimming Club Presentation and Film Night

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 1

Bourke Amateur Swimming Club will hold their Presentation and Film Night at the…

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Associate Golf Points Score and Eclectic begins

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 3

Congratulations to Mrs. L. Primmer on her nice round of Golf last Saturday. Lorraine had 92 off…

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Bowling Club Notes Easter Bowls a Success Flying Bowlers Arrive

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 4

Bowls were played each day over the week-end and entries for each days play were very heavy…

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Golf Notes Fine Wins to Max Peter and Bill Davis

The Western Herald · Friday 15 April 1966 · page 8

On Sunday last Max Peter had a good win to take out the A Grade honours. Playing his first…

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Yantabulla Tennis

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 3

On Easter Sunday .an American Tournament was held at Yantabulla. There was a good…

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Womens Bowls Cowderoy Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 2

L. Rudd def. C. Peter 119-91. The 4th round of the above Competition is compulsory by the 3rd of…

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Tennis Club News

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 6

Six Bourke tennis players travelled to Byrock last Sunday for an American Tournament and had…

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Bourke Amateur Swimming Club Annual Presentations

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 1

Winners of the 4 x 50 Medley Relay Race (Handicap) at the recent Championship Carnival: Lesley Cameron, Keith Milgate, Kim Jones and John Coolican A full report of all winners appears on another page…

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Bourke Amateur Swimming Club Presentation of Trophies and Film Night

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 8

A party atmosphere prevailed at the Swimming Club's annual presentation of trophies ceremony held in the Oxley Club Supper Room on Friday night last. All…

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Golf Notes Towers Drug Co. Trophy won in fine style

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 4

In perfect golfing conditions last Sunday a big field of 45 contested the Towers Drug Co. Trophy…

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Associate Golf L.G.U. Medal Round and Monthly Medal

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 3

The Bourke Golf Associates went into "full swing" on Saturday last, when no less than 26…

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Rugby League Group Trials Warren and Nyngan Play 3-all Draw in Final Bourke Defeated in First Round

The Western Herald · Friday 22 April 1966 · page 3

Warren and Nyngan, after 10 minutes extra time, played a thrilling 3 all draw in the final of…

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Boy Scouts Regatta

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1966 · page 2

More than two hundred entries are expected for the annual New South Wales Scout Regatta to be…

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Diggers Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1966 · page 1

Two teams will represent Bourke at Trangie this Sunday, 1st May. Percy Robinson with J…

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