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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1969

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Hungerford Tennis News

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 1

The Hungerford Tennis Club held its Annual Club Championships last Saturday and Sunday and…

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Rugby League Small to Replace Demmery

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 7

Bourke Rugby League Selectors this week made their first change in the team this season…

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Visitors for Picnic Races

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 3

MRS. TOM GADSBY (centre) of "Cambus," Byrock, is pictured with her daughter, DENISE (left) and MISS CHRIS HANNAFORD (right) at last weeks Picnic Race Club Ball. Miss Hannaford is a Sister at Dubbo Base Hospital where Denise is training and the couple enjoyed a few days at "Cambus" which included a visit to the Picnic…

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Rugby League Players Juniors Reserve Grade First Grade

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 3

I would like to compliment the Bourke Forwards on their grand display. I would say they are the best…

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Old Friends Meet at Picnic Races

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 8

An old friendship dating back to 1939 was renewed on the Bourke racecourse last Wednesday week, when Mr. and Mrs. Dick Anscombe, of Bourke, met Superintendent and Mrs. A. R. Evans, of Sydney…

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Football Notes "Bush" Taylor Stars in Brilliant Bourke Victory

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 2

Last Sunday, Bourke journeyed to Warren,and scored yet another big win by 35 points to 6. The day was very cold and the ground was just a little bit heavy and a little slippery. This upset a few Bourke players just a…

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Golf Notes 36 Holes Members Foursomes Championship a Grade: Bill Fowler and Terry McArthur B Grade: Bill Jackson and Bruce Gray

The Western Herald · Friday 23 May 1969 · page 9

Bill Fowler and Terry M[?] won the A Grade Champions the stick, from Roy Doran an of 160. In the B Grade, the [?]…

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Bowls Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1969 · page 4

There is not much bowls news this week as last Sunday was Madame President's day which is…

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Womens Bowls President's Day 1969

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1969 · page 6

President Alma held her President's Day on Sunday. Mrs. Lorna Atkinson, a member of the…

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Sydney Visitor at Womens Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1969 · page 1

From left to right are: MIN HONEYMAN (Patron, Bourke Club), LORNA ATKINSON (Representative of N.S.W.W.B.A.), ALMA KELLY (President Bourke Club), "BILLIE" BLOXHAM (Bowls Organiser, Bourke), photographed at President's Day last Sunday…

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Group 15 Rugby League Draw for 1969 Season

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1969 · page 10

The following is the draw for the 1969 Group 15 Rugby League Competition…

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Rugby League Players of the Week First Grade

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1969 · page 9

JEFF CRONIN —To get the pat out of Sunday's game, should be very pleasing for the player…

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The Sporting Scene (By Norm. Lewis) Group 15 Rugby League Competition Points Table First Grade

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1969 · page 6

TEAM MAT. PLD. BYES WINS DRAWS LOSSES PTS. Bourke 7 1 6-- 14 Brewarrina 7 1 5- 1 12 Warren 7 1 3- 3 8…

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Golf Notes 18 Holes Mixed Foursomes for Mr. R. J. Dunk's Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 30 May 1969 · page 4

A very good field of 29 pairs started on Sunday to play for the excellent trophies donated by our…

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Womens Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 6 June 1969 · page 4

On Saturday, 31/5/69, P. Rice, J. Kessey, L. Shirvington and I. Wilson defeated J. Hanns, E…

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Bowls Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 6 June 1969 · page 3

Last Sunday, 1/6/69, there was a roll up of 18 players for a triples competition with results as…

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Cobar Races Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 6 June 1969 · page 1

The Cobar Miners Race Club will stage their Annual Winter Copper Cup Race Meeting at the Dalton Park, Cobar Raceyyay, tomorrow afternoon. Club Secretary, Jim Bruce, said lie, expected the meeting…

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Diggers Races Sat., June 28th

The Western Herald · Friday 6 June 1969 · page 1

Saturday, June 28th, is the big day of the year for the Bourke Diggers Turf Club. On this day the Club will conduct their Annual Race…

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Golf Notes 18 Hole Stroke for Club Trophy and Monthly Medal

The Western Herald · Friday 6 June 1969 · page 3

The A Grade was won by Bill Davis With a nett 63, and the B Grade by Frank Poschich with a nett 59. Frank also won the monthly medal. The results were as follows:—…

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Football Notes Bourke Punched to Standstill in Fiery League Match

The Western Herald · Friday 6 June 1969 · page 2

Last Sunday Bourke jou were soundly beaten 21 point played in windy, cold condit dirtiest game that I have…

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