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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1974

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Cricket

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1974 · page 8

Unfortunately, the return matches which were to have been played against Cobar and Nyngan have had to be…

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Associate Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1974 · page 8

The Lady Bowlers have once again invited us to play bowls on Tuesday evening, 19th February…

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Womens Bowls Cowderoy Consistency Singles

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1974 · page 7

First round was compieted when J. Honeyman received a forfeit from L. Shirvington…

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Bowls Notes by “RICK” Pennants to Commence Shortly

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1974 · page 7

Now that the flood position has eases “Rick” is back in action once again and club news will be…

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Cricket heading for a big finish

Western Magazine · Monday 11 February 1974 · page 12

Wellington batsman Brian Johnson batting in the Far West cricket semi-final last Sunday at Dubbo. Wellington lost to Dubbo Colts who now play City in the final…

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Golf Club Cricket News

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1974 · page 8

Last Sunday cricket recommenced in the local competition and our game was against Snake Gully…

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Bowls Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1974 · page 10

Next Saturday night Mixed Triples will be played commencing at 7.30 p.m. Nominations close at 4.30…

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Womens Bowls Cowderoy Consistency Singles

The Western Herald · Friday 15 February 1974 · page 1

In the 2nd round of the Cowderoy Singles E. Clark def. G. Dawson 145-105, I. Wilson def. B. Bloxham…

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Taking a Punt Cricket needs an overhaul

Western Magazine · Monday 18 February 1974 · page 12

Someone must get hold of the NSWCA quickly and tell them the State selectors are making a farce of the Country - City matches. The NSWCA has a country committee but…

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Golf Club Cricket News

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1974 · page 8

Last Sunday we travelled through mud and flood water to Brewarrina for our game against Chris Davis’…

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Bowls Notes Bowls for Next Week-end

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1974 · page 9

Saturday 23rd: Mixed Triples, starting at 7.30 p.m. Nominations close at 4.30 p.m…

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Womens Bowls Golfers v. Bowlers

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1974 · page 12

Owing to inclement weather our Annual Golfers v. Bowlers competition has had to be postponed. It is…

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Golf Notes Irrigation Scheme Installed

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1974 · page 4

The $53,000 Irrigation Scheme to water the Golf Course Fairways has now been installed. We now wait…

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Group XV Football Nyngan Refused Permission to Transfer

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1974 · page 1

At the meeting of Group XV held at Nyngan last Sunday Nyngan Rugby League Club was refused…

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Golf Club Cricket News

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 2

As usual our game against Fords Bridge last Sunday was keenly contested and the result quite close and…

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Associate Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 8

Our bowls night with the bowling ladies set aside due to the inclement weather will now be held on Tuesday…

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Bourke Public School Annual Swimming Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 4

The Bourke Public School held its Annual Swimming Carnival last Friday, 22nd February. The heat of the day matched the heat of the…

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Womens Bowls Cowderoy Consistency Singles

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 12

Second round of Cowderoy Singles was completed when K. Golden def. B. Sommerville 130-120. L. Rudd def. V…

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Golf Notes Work on Course Progressing

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 10

Although seriously delayed by floods and rain, work on the preparation of the course for the golfing season…

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Bourke Defeats Nyngan in School Cricket Comp

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1974 · page 12

In the first round of the Davidson Shield Cricket Competition Bourke High School easily defeated…

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