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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1971

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Associate Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 9

At lost, weather fine enough to play golf welt one day at least. Rain on Saturday morning caused…

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Golf Open Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 6

Our photographer, after the Presentation of Trophies last Sunday night, snapped these well-known Golfers in the Clubhouse. FRANK POSCHICH, JOHN BISSETT, ROY DO RAN (Club Captain), NORM LEWIS, ARNOLD LIN KHAN. BRUCE FLEMING and JOHN HUGHSTON, President Wanaaring Golf Club. Are You a…

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How Tennis Begin

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 8

The [?] of the Lawn Tennis Association of malayas was probably right when he wrote the BBC…

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Sporting Sround Rugby League This Week

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 6

This Sunday Bourke meet Cobar in the major semifinal at Brewarrina. The winner will progress to the grand-final and the oser will play Walgett in the preliminary final…

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Racing at Enngonia Saturday. September 11th

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 6

Its Enngonia Race time again and nominations are starting to come in from wide centres. Trainers are reminded that nominations must be in hands of the Secretary by Saturday, September 4th,…

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Bowls Notes President’s v. Secretary's tour - September 12th

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 4

Final names to be on board by 2 p.m. Saturday, September 11th. Teams to be drawn Saturday afternoon…

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Group 15 Rugby League Semi-Finals Reserve Game Bourke Lose to Warren in Unimpressive Display Bourke Juniors Quality for final

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 2

With the Juniors match being excellent spectator football, most of the people the M. A. Davidson Oval…

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Golf Notes by “B.t” Postponement Reduces Open Field Kel Primmer Takes A Grade — Mick Davis B Grade Annual Tournament

The Western Herald · Friday 3 September 1971 · page 1

Rain and rather bleak weather combined to reduce the field in this year's Annual Tournament. The postponement from the previous week clashed with several Club events in neighboring…

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Womens Bowls Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 10 September 1971 · page 8

Congratulations to President J. Kessey, I. Wilson and L. Shirvington who won the Triples Championship this…

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Rugby League Greer Going Nowhere

The Western Herald · Friday 10 September 1971 · page 6

We Should Have Won, But? Bourke first grade side were defeated 22 points to 20 point against Cobar at…

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They’re Racing at Enngonia

The Western Herald · Friday 10 September 1971 · page 1

Well folks its Enngnia race time again, so pack your picnic lunches and bottles of cheer and take the whole family to that little village 60 miles north of Bourke for one of the best racing days…

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Associate Golf Notes Nancy Dubedat Wins Monthly Medal

The Western Herald · Friday 10 September 1971 · page 7

Weather conditions improved a little during the past week and we were able to hold our three…

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Golf Notes by “B.T.” Bob Culhane and Harvey Duncan take Cliff Dee Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 10 September 1971 · page 8

Last Sunday golfers competed in an 18 Hole Stableford event for the Cliff Dee Trophy. A field of 37…

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Womens Bowls Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1971 · page 6

Congratulations to P. Rice and I Wilson who had a very decisive win in the Final of the Paris…

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Bowls — Runners-up Receive Trophies

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1971 · page 4

Pictured is MR, HILTY KESSEY, Skip of the runners-up team in Secretary's v. President's Day Bowls last Sunday, receiving his trophy from Junior Vice-President MR. FRANK HILL. Other team members shown are MR. PAT BENTLEY and MRS. E. KESSEY…

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Associate Golf Season Near End

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1971 · page 6

Fair weather over the past week-end was certainly a change for us rain fell on Monday, a little later than…

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Bowls Notes President‘s v. Secretary's Day

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1971 · page 5

Results of all Games On Sunday, September 12th, some fifty one bowlers men and women, turned out to back their President, Hal. Kessey, and Secretary, Arthur Hayes in a day of bowls. i…

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Rugby League Bourke and Walgett Draw in Rugged Final

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1971 · page 4

The Bourke Juniors and First Grade side journeyed to Walgett last week-end to play against Walgett in…

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Tennis Club Reds Win Grand-final

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1971 · page 1

The grand final of the Junior Competition was played on 28th August, and resulted in a win for the…

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TENNIS Doubles Championships at Fords Bridge

The Western Herald · Friday 17 September 1971 · page 1

On the 4th and 5th September, a very good weekend was enjoyed by those who attended the open…

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