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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1969

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Football Notes by "Leagueite" Bourke to Wallop Walgett Next

The Western Herald · Friday 2 May 1969 · page 3

Next Sunday, Bourke will be host to Walgett at the Davidson Oval, where they should run out winners again. As I see it Walgett could test the green and golds, but I can't see them causing a major upset…

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Golf Notes by "Birdie" 18 Hole Stroke for the Treasurer's Trophy and Monthly Medal

The Western Herald · Friday 2 May 1969 · page 10

The A Grade was won by Jolm McGirr with a nett 62 and in the B grade Harry Wood had a good win with a nett 60. Harry also won the monthly medal, so look out chaps…

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Associate Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 10

Last Saturday, an 18 Hole Stableford event was played. The A Grade was won by…

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Rugby League Players of the Week

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 8

WARWICK HARIVEL. as Lock turned in a grand performance, his linking up with Coach Hanna (½ Back)…

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Coolabah Races Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 1

The Coolabah Turf Club will stage a five event racing programme on the Coolabah Racecourse…

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Bowls Notes "Koto" Does It Again

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 10

J. Sommerville's team, comprising of W. Dwyer (again), A. Hayes, R. Reynolds and "Koke," won the Dubbo City Bowling Club President's Day Tournament last Sunday. "Koke" is thinking of taking a team to…

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Apex Win Night Tennis Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 12

After three consecutive defeats in grand finals of local night tennis competitions, the strong Apex…

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Womens Bowls (By "Miss Bias") Fours Championship

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 10

First round of the Fours is now completed with S. Honeyman, B. Cameron, M. Heferen and S. Hayman…

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FOOTBALL Competition Leaders Outclass Walgett

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 8

Bourke retained their unbeaten lead in this years Group 15 Rugby League Competition when they completely outclassed Walgett 49-2 at the Davidson Oval last Sunday…

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The Sporting Scene Biq Prizemoney for Louth Races

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 6

The Annual General Meeting of members of the Louth Turf Club held last Sunday decided that they will offer $2,500 prize money for a six race programme. This years Louth Races will be held on Saturday,…

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Golf Notes by "Birdie" 18 Holes v. Par for Club Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 9

Only one grade was played last Sunday as a lot of the boys travelled to Wanaaring for their open tournament. Bruce Gray was the winner with a score of plus 3 with Harry Wood being the runner-up with plus 2…

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Social Event of the Year Picnic Races Next

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1969 · page 10

Well it is Picnic Race time again. Wednesday, 14th May, is set for the premiere social event of the Bourke year, the Darling River Picnic Races and gala Ball at night…

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Associate Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1969 · page 6

On Saturday, an 18 Hole Stroke event was played for the Mrs. Penzer Trophy. This was won…

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Womens Bowls PRESIDENT v. SECRETARY

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1969 · page 6

Our Annual President v. Secretary Day last Saturday resulted in the President's side defeating the…

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Coolabah Races Double to Chief Groom

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1969 · page 10

Bob and Val Jackson's well-known local galloper, Chief Groom, won the Coolabah Cup in convincing style last Saturday from Willpride and Annilhilate filling the minor placings. Swiss…

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Picnic Races Fashion Contest to Merrilane Wilson

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1969 · page 1

Bourke lass, Miss Merrilane Wilson, was judged "The Best Dressed Lady in Wool" at last Wednesday's Annual Picnic Race Meeting. The Picnic Race Club…

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Golf Notes 18 Hole Stableford for J. & L. C. Davis Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 16 May 1969 · page 10

Playing excellent golf, Roy Doran won the A Grade with 43 points, and in the B Grade, Les Pearson had a win with 40 points. Just goes to show what a week-end at Wanaaring will do for you…

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Bowls Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 3

Three teams from our Club went to Brewarrina for their Diggers Day and two teams went to…

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Womens Bowls Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 4

One semi-final of the Fours Championship resulted in S. Honeyman, B. Cameron, M. Heferen and S…

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Associate Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 3

On Saturday, the second round of the monthly medal was played and won by Shirey Linchan,…

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