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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1968

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Golf Notes fcy "Caddy' Great Day for Dave Massey and John Fitzsimmons Masling Aviation Trophies

The Western Herald · Friday 5 July 1968 · page 7

Dave Massey, supported by a great "birdie" on the par 5 17th, held off three challengers in a count back for the "A" Grade Stableford event and the Masting Aviation Trophy, but John Fftzsimmons, with a plus 8 left nothing…

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Bourke Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 12 July 1968 · page 8

Last Sunday, 7th July, we travelled to Girilambone with a team consisting of eight men and…

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Bourke Junior Sporting Association Junior Rugby League

The Western Herald · Friday 12 July 1968 · page 9

The results of Round 1 played on 6/7/68 are as follows: - Group 3…

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Associate Golf Mesdames Lack and Doran Win Foursome Championship

The Western Herald · Friday 12 July 1968 · page 1

F. Lack and M. Doran were the winners of the 36 Holes Stroke play, their combined effort resulted in 186 off the stick. CAPTAIN'S TROPHY…

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Golf Notes by "Caddy' Bourke Members Successful at Brewarrina Open Arnold Linehan Wins B Grade Scratch Event

The Western Herald · Friday 12 July 1968 · page 3

Some twenty-three Members of the Bourke Club travelled to Brewarrina last Sunday for the Annual Open Tournament. A number of players were…

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Womens Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 9

Sorry there were no bowls notes last week. However, there was little to report as it rained on…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 10

On Saturday a Mixed Foursome was played in conjunction with the Members Open…

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Rugby Union Trangie Tossed (at last)

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 10

Saturday saw the opening match of the third and final round in the Far West Zone Competition. Trangie were the visitors and the match got under way about 3.45, with…

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Bourke Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 9

Last Sunday, 14th July, we travelled to Yantabulla with a team consisting of eight men and…

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Bourke Junior Sporting Association Junior Rugby League

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 3

The results of round 2, played on 13th July, are as follows:— Group 1…

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Local Racing Driver in Action

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 9

For the past four years John Maroulis has been actively interested in Motor Racing as a sport…

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Bowls Notes by "Be Up" Fred Sloane New Bowling Club President

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 12

The Annual General Meeting was held last Sunday with 109 Members attending. A healthy balance sheet was presented and all…

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Who will be the Best Dressed Lady at Louth Races?

The Western Herald · Friday 19 July 1968 · page 2

This is the question being asked, following the Louth Turf Club's decision to stage a Competition at their forthcoming Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, August 10th…

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Womens Bowls Pairs Championship

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1968 · page 12

In the Pairs J. Rooney and Marg. Honeyman def. B. Bloxham and S. Hayman 20-19 and B. Cameron and…

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Associate Golf Championships Postponed

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1968 · page 4

Due to heavy rain the golf coarse was closed on Saturday when the programme set down was: 18 Hole Stroke, First Qualifying Round of Club Championship, Fourth Round L.G.U. and Monthly Medal, Mrs. Penzer Trophy…

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Rugby Union Nyangan Downed at Nyngan

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1968 · page 2

Bourke seems to be coming back into things at last as we have now won two matches straight. Nyngan last Saturday: played at Nyngan and off to a late start. Neither team settled…

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Racing the Enngonia Way

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1968 · page 3

"We held a Meeting at the bar, And met the question fair and square— We've stumped the country, near and far To raise the cash for races here;…

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American Tennis Tournament at Nooroma

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1968 · page 3

The American Tennis Tournament and Fund raising day held on 7th July by the Ungamillia…

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Bourke Amateur Swimming Club Jim Peterson Re-elected President

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1968 · page 11

At the Annual General Meeting of the B.A.S.C. held on Tuesday, 16th July, 1968, at the Shire Chambers, the following Office Bearers were elected for the 1968/69 season…

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Bowls Notes by "Be Up" Sub-Committees Elected

The Western Herald · Friday 26 July 1968 · page 3

Last Friday the Committee elected the following Sub-Committees:— Bowls Secretary and…

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