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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1974

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Football Team

The Western Herald · Friday 14 June 1974 · page 3

The Bourke Rugby League football squad to play in the Western Division Caltex Knockout at Dubbo on 16th…

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Golf Associates Monthly Medal Won by Una Hanns

The Western Herald · Friday 14 June 1974 · page 9

Last Saturday saw the official commencement of our 1974 programme with the first round of the…

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Golf Notes by B.t.” John Hull Burns Up Course in President’s Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 14 June 1974 · page 9

Playing in the 27 hole President’s Trophy event on Sunday last, John Hull gave the handicapper a real…

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50th Anniversary races

Western Magazine · Monday 17 June 1974 · page 4

Mrs K. K. Kirkb[?] of Narrom[?] pictured at Mungery pic[?]c races on Wednesday…

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Bowls Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1974 · page 9

Last weekend the B.B.C. was host to 40 bowlers from Singleton. They arrived at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday…

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Womens Bowls Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1974 · page 10

In the Pairs V. Hull and J. Wakelam def. I. Wilson and M. Farren 22-12. 1st Round of Pairs to be…

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Associate Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1974 · page 4

Due to a mishap with the sprinkler system one of the fairways was unplayable last Saturday and so our…

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Darling River Tennis Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1974 · page 1

Although entries were not quite up to expectations last years members were exceeded and it is hoped that…

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Big Football Match at Byrock Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1974 · page 12

Tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at Byrock a big grudge football match between Byrock and Coolabah…

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Golf Notes by B.T. Rural Bank Trophy to Craig & Frank Thompson

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1974 · page 4

In perfect weather conditions last Sunday, the new father and son combination of Frank and Craig Thompson returned a card of 50 Stableford points to win the first Annual Rural Bank…

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Women combine bowls with charity

Western Magazine · Monday 24 June 1974 · page 10

Western women bowlers made up two busloads for a day at Coonamble. During a day of play they raised $251. This was presented to the “Bowl for Others” organisation…

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Womens Bowls

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 9

Deepest sympathy to Dick and Glad Dawson, Dick's Mother passed away last week…

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Bowls Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 2

Last Sunday our Club President's Day was conducted An excellent representation of visiting teams…

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What is the future of Rugby League in Group 15?

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 1

The grapevine has it that there are two teams contemplating withdrawing from Group 15 due to lack of Interest from players and spectators alike…

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32 Horses Accept for Diggers Races

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 1

A total of 32 horses have accepted for the Bourke Diggers Turf Club's fifty first annual race meeting…

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Associate Golf Notes Ann Honeyman Wins Monthly Medal

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 9

Second Round of the L.G.U. and Monthly Medals was won last Saturday by Ann Honeyman with a fine…

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Rugby League Bourke Outplayed at Goodooga to the Tune of 23 to 8

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 4

Right from the beginning Goodooga appeared to be the better side. Time and time again Bourke were in…

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Golf Notes by “B.T.” 1974 Foursomes Champions a Grade - Helm and Dowling B Grade -Baker and Farrell

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 10

On Sunday last Bourke golfers played for the 1974 Foursomes Club Championships. Winners in A Grade were George Helm and Phil Dowling with rounds of 83. 76 total 159 whilst the B Grade was won by Peter Baker and John…

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Zone High School Athletic Carnival

The Western Herald · Friday 28 June 1974 · page 1

The Annual Zone High Schools Athletic Carnival was held at Davidson Oval on Wednesday and resulted…

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Bowls Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 5 July 1974 · page 3

Bowls for this week-end: Saturday 6th Social bowls men only [?]ring at 2 P.M…

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