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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1977

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Colts Cricket News

The Western Herald · Friday 18 March 1977 · page 4

Jim Bunworth In a brilliant performance led the Colts to an inspiring victory over Paroo last Sunday. Jim virtually bowled the whole team out by taking 9…

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Rugby Union Club Reforms Bill Maroulis President

The Western Herald · Friday 18 March 1977 · page 5

At the annual general meeting of the Bourke Rugby Union Football Club held on March 8, it was decided that the dub would re-form and field a side in the…

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Golf Associates Picnic Day Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 18 March 1977 · page 9

Tomorrow at 2 o'clock our Opening Picnic Day will get under way. We are looking forward to seeing lots of new player together with our…

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Rugby Union stalwart now selector

Western Magazine · Monday 21 March 1977 · page 16

John “Blue” Stanbrook, of Yeoval, has been elected a selector for the NSW Country…

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Racing girls at Bathurst

Western Magazine · Monday 21 March 1977 · page 13

There has been a revival of women’s bicycle racing in Bathurst after a lapse of some…

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Mudgee women ready for golf

Western Magazine · Monday 21 March 1977 · page 16

Mudgee golf associates are back on the course following the open of the 1977 season. Here…

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Coif Club Cricket News Golf Club Advance to Grand Final

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 12

Our defeat of Dry Lake in the major semi-final at the Davidson Oval last Sunday earned us a place in the grand final to be played on Sunday week…

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Successful Rugby Union Barbecue

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 1

At Greg and Laurel Hickey’s home last Friday night, March 18, the Bourke Rugby Union Football Club staged a successful and enjoyable barbecue…

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Junior Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 3

Due to some unfortunate circumstances we were unable to go to air with the last publication. Last week we saw some 13 juniors…

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Golf Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 11

Last Sunday 32 players contested a 4BBB stableford event. The weather was fine and the fairways are improving all the time. The winners of that event were…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 11

We certainly had good weather for opening Picnic Day last Saturday afternoon. The field of 24 was pleasing and a…

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Bourke Wins Rugby League Knockout

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 9

Playing their first game of the season Bourke footballers convincingly won the 1st Grade and Junior Knockout played at Nyngan last Saturday…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 11

The night competition draw is now complete, so keep a copy of this notice. Monday 28/3/77: 2 v. 4, 5 v. 7. Thursday 31/3/77: 1 v. 3, 8 v. 9. 6 bye…

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Touch Football News

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 10

Last Monday saw the defeat of Z of the 3 leading teams with Tonki Tanks and Poolies being beaten for the first time…

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Colts Cricket News

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 8

The Colts moved into the final last Sunday with a crushing win over Paroo in the minor semi final. On a fine day the Colts bowlers…

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Alan Davidson Shield Cricket

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1977 · page 12

Round 3 of the Alan Davidson Shield Cricket was played in Bourke on Monday 21st Mudgee was the visiting team. Mudgee 175, P. Mogg 27, G. Hundy 31,…

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Bourke Swimming Club Swimming and Diving Championships 1977

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1977 · page 10

Back row, left to right: KEVIN GORRIE, ANNE MARIE DUFFY, VICKI HANNS, GRAHAM CAPEWELL, RON GIBBS, STEVEN HOWARTH. Middle row: MICHELLE SAXBY, JODIE SAXBY, MICHELLE DUFFY, MAJELLA NEY, KAREN SCOTCHER, BILL O’MALLY. Front row: GEOFFREY DAVIS, SIMON GAYNOR, STEPHEN HICKEY, JULIE HOWARTH, RON DAVIS…

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Convent School Swimming Champions

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1977 · page 11

Our photo shows, left to right, back row: MAREE COURTS (Senior Girl Champion), NICKY DAVIS (Senior Boy Champion). Front row: PAUL BATES (Junior Boy Champion), MARGARET O’MALLY (Intermediate Girl Champion), TONY O’SHANNESSY (Intermediate Boy Champion), MEGAN LOADSMAN and CHRISTINE DUGGAN (Junior Girl Champions)…

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Rugby Union Numbers Swell

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1977 · page 10

The Bourke Rugby Union Football Club held its first executive meeting for the year on Tuesday March 22 at the Central Hotel…

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Cricket News Dry Lake to Play Golf Club in Grand Final

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1977 · page 12

Next week we are to see Dry Lake and Golf Club do battle for this years honour. This should be a very close game with…

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