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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1968

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Last Friday's Primary School Swimming Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 5

10 Years Girls Semi-Final, 50 metres (left to right): TONI HARVEY 1, JACQUELINE McCOUAT 2, SALLY JOHNSTON 3…

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Winners at Primary School Swimming Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 1

MITCHELL HOUSE, scorers of the most points last Friday…

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Rugby Union News David Brown New President

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 12

Well, here we are again! Football ia starting once more. The Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, 15th February in the Federal Dining Boom, with a rather poor attendance of about 18…

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Picnic Races One Day May 16

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 1

Darling River Picnic Race Club will conduct their Annual Race Meeting and Associated Social functions this year on Thursday, May 16th. This was decided at a Committee Meeting of the Club…

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$1,200 Prizemoney for Six Races

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 1

Prizemoney for the meeting will be $1,200 in all cash prizes. A Programme Committee comprising Messrs H. O'Mally, W. D. Ridge, W. J. Davis, T. P. Lack and P. S. Hales…

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The Sporting Scene Barrel Racing Championships at Summerville

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 8

One of the most popular events at any Show, Gymkhana or Rodeo, is the Barrel Racing. This is a rather spectacular event and is a test of both horse and rider. This particular event always attracts the biggest entry on…

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Golf Notes by "Caddy" "Mick" Davis New Vice President

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 12

At our recent regular meeting, popular member and committeeman Mick Davis was elected to the Vice Presidency vacancy caused by Arthur Wessell's move to Gunnedah…

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District Cricket Association Competition Enngoina Minor Premiers

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1968 · page 1

Enngonia became the seasons Minor Premiers when they defeated Myamblas at Enngonia last Sunday. Although suffering from indifferent form in tl^ last few games Enngonia have hung…

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Junior Cricket (Cont.)

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 3

Inspector Parry. Scorer Mr. B. Roberts. 10-12 Mr. G Cantello v Messrs A Riches and B…

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Wanaaring Retains Cricket Shield

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 1

On Sunday, 25th February, 1968, Hungerford players and supporters travelled to Wanaaring to…

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Womens Bowls by Miss Bias Gala Night

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 6

It was rather disappointing to find only 19 players on the green for bur Gala Night on Tuesday, however, a consistency game was played and enjoyed. Results were as follows:—…

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The Sporting Scene Western Racing Statistics

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 6

Some interesting statistics were released last week by both the W.D.R.A. and the C.W.D.R.A. in relation to leading riders and trainers within these districts. To December 31st, Orange jockey, Ray Jones, well…

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Myambla Team for Cricket Final

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 12

D. Pratten (Capt.), B. Pratten, A. Riches, B. Swalwell, A. Brice, B. Gadsby, B. Hayes, R. Ireson, R…

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Bowls Notes by "Be Up" Brewarrina Downs Bourke in all Championship Finals

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 3

On Sunday last, in the No. 2 section of the F.W.P.B.A. finals Brewarrina defeated Bourke in all games. Our triples being the only team where the game could have gone either way, the scores being 18 all on the last end…

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Bourke and District Cricket Assn. Enngonia Toppled in Semi-Final

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1968 · page 10

Enngonia suffered defeat at the hands of Louth in last Sunday's major semi-final at the Davidson Oval. Minor Premiers, Enngonia, will now meet…

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The Sporting Scene New Rugby League Football Coach

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1968 · page 6

Kelvin Lockyer, aged 22 years, pictured at left, is the newly appointed coach of the Bourke Rugby…

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New Swimming Club Member?

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1968 · page 1

In lane No. 6 "WOOD DUCK" awaits the starting signal at the Bourke Olympic Pool on Monday of this week. The unexpected visitor arrived at the Pool early on Monday morning and stayed until claimed by a local family on Tuesday. The duck, a childs pet; became quite friendly with pool employees. Manager FRANK…

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St. Ignatius School Swimming Champions

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1968 · page 1

The Swimming Champions for 1968 at the St. Ignatius School are:— Junior' Girl: Donna…

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Golf Club Notes Working Bee

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1968 · page 3

President Les Pearson is anxious to see as many members as possible in attendance at the Golf Club…

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Natural Pastures Harvested on Football Fields

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1968 · page 1

With the commencement of the football season not far away it was decided to prepare…

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