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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1972

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"Festival of Sport Swimming Race to Finish Rear of Beaurepaires 99

The Western Herald · Friday 11 February 1972 · page 3

With so much interest being taken in the North Bourke to Bourke swimming event during "Festival of…

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Bowls Notes by "Be Up All Blues Challenge Night Winners

The Western Herald · Friday 11 February 1972 · page 2

Thursday, 3/2/72, Challenge Night was won by the All blues who defeated the Oldies…

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Womens Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1972 · page 4

Social bowls on Tuesday resulted in I. Wilson and T. Neal def. L. Rudd and Marg Honeyman 37-2 and V…

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Junior Cricket

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1972 · page 4

The second round of Group cricket resumed last Saturday with approximately 70 boys attending…

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Three Speedy Littlies Bourke Amateur Swimming Club Annual Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1972 · page 1

Thirty-five events were contested at the Bourke Swimming Club’s Annual Carnival, held at the Olympic Pool on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning last…

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“The Computer wore Tennis Shoes”

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1972 · page 6

“Computer” Movie Takes Jovial Jab At The Generation Gap. Walt Disney Productions…

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Womens Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1972 · page 5

Social bowls on Tuesday resulted in L. Sh[?]rington. V. Hull and J. Shi[?]vington def. T. Neal, K. Golden and…

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Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1972 · page 8

Club members, Terry Pratten, leaves Bourke early next month as a member of the Australian Colts Rugby…

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Junior Cricket

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1972 · page 3

Last Saturday. Group 1 fielded two strong teams at the Golf Club to give Bock’s team a win over Glanson’s…

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Cricket Teams for

The Western Herald · Friday 25 February 1972 · page 8

Golf Club to Play Louth at Louth: D. Pratten. G. Dickson. J. Costello. T. Pratten. R. Dart. P. North. M. McDonald…

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Swimming Pool

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1972 · page 2

The Pool Manager has requested Council to advertise its policy regarding wearing of swimming costumes at…

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Women’s Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1972 · page 4

Bowls on Tuesday night resulted in T. Neal, I. Wilson and L. Holyoake def. E. Clark. L. Rudd and…

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Junior Cricket

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1972 · page 4

Last Saturday, Group 1 teams met in a game showing much quality at the wicket and in the field…

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Cricket Teams for

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1972 · page 1

Golf Club to play Dry Lake at the Golf Club. A. Riches, D. Pratien. J. Costelle. R. Dart, G.thekson…

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Rugby League News Barry Hollman Coach for 1972

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1972 · page 1

Barry has represented the Group on two occasions and has played in four grand finals…

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Bourke Rugby Union Club Hosts to the McManus Cup

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1972 · page 8

On Sunday, March 12th, B.R.U.C. will welcome visiting Western teams for the McManus Cup…

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Golf Notes by “B.T.” Harry Wood Takes Turkey

The Western Herald · Friday 3 March 1972 · page 6

On Sunday last we played our first competition for some months. It was a, Nine Hole Competition for…

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Bourke Rugby League Night Football

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1972 · page 4

Saturday the 18th March will see the first game of 1972 here in Bourke. The locals will play Cunnamulla…

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Womens Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1972 · page 3

Tuesday night's bowls resulted as follows A Rix and N. Moore Dubby def V, Hull and…

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Area Swimming Carnival Successes

The Western Herald · Friday 10 March 1972 · page 6

There were spectacular successes registered amongst the seven Bourke contestants that took part in the…

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