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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1977

417 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 21

Boxing Exhibition in Bourke Successful Promotion by Bourke Boys Club

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1977 · page 4

The Bourke Boys Club held a highly entertaining Wrestling and Boxing Exhibition last Wednesday, the 20th April. Thirty boys took part and down to the…

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Golf Notes George Helm Wins 18 Hole Club Trophy Event

The Western Herald · Friday 29 April 1977 · page 12

George Helm had to survive a countback from Harry Wood on Sunday to win the 18 hole club trophy stroke event with a net 63…

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Junior Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 11

How times flies! The camp is practically upon us readers and, yes, we still need billets. If there is anybody who is able to help…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 10

Una Hanns played a good round last Saturday to succeed in winning the Connie Davis Trophy. A Grade was won by Gwen Swerdfeger and nearest to pin by…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 12

Well readers, here I am back again, bringing you the outback racing news. I hope you have missed our chats as much as I have missed writing to you. We will…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 10

Results of last weeks night competition: Havago's def. Rallyers 26-22. Psychedelics def. Supernumeries on forfelt…

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Renovations at Golf Club

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 2

Over recent weeks, particularly weekends, committeemen and members have been busy carrying out renovations at the Bourke Golf Clubhouse…

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First Round Rugby Union Commences Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 9

The opening round of the Western Plains Zone Rugby Union Competition begins tomorrow, Saturday, May 7th. In this first game, Bourke travels to Nyngan to…

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Golf Notes Denis Hodge "too good

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 11

Denis Hodge proved too good for the small field of A graders in Sunday's stableford club trophy event. Denis finished with a creditable 38 points with our…

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Silver Jubilee of Golf on Present Course

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 2

In 1952 Bourke golfers enjoyed their game on the scenic Riverview Golf Course, playing under the Club Title of the Riverview Golf Club…

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Rugby League by "Leagueite" Nyngan Withdraw from Group 15 Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 6 May 1977 · page 12

Unfortunately Bourke were left without a game last weekend due to Nyngan's withdrawal from the competition. Bourke officials were informed on Friday last…

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Rugby side cops a hiding

Western Magazine · Monday 9 May 1977 · page 20

A 17-10 hiding by the Western Plains Rugby Union side at Trangie dampened Central…

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Football Origin Idolising inflated leather sphere

Western Magazine · Monday 9 May 1977 · page 20

In every corner of the globe, for decades, men have regularly banded together to battle for possession of an inflated leather sphere. Some call it soccer, some Aussie Rules, Gridiron…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 11

Eighteen associates faced the starter in last Saturdays 18 hole stable ford event. We also played the first round of the LGU Anniversary Brooch…

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Junior Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 4

History will be made in a few days time in the way that the Bourke Junior Golfing Association, in co-ordination with John Maher and the Bourke Golf…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 12

The President/Secretary Conference held in Dubbo last Sunday was most successful. A well attended Conference was addressed…

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Womens Bowls (Miss Rick) CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 4

Semi finals of Fours Championship were completed when J. Honeyman, E. Fitzsimmons, G. Dawson and A. Kelly def. S. Egan, L. Holyoake (Sub.), K. Golden…

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Wanaaring Open Golf Competition

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 9

Rain during the week really ensured nearly perfect conditions on the Wanaaring golf course for the members Annual Open Tournament last weekend…

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Rugby Union Bourke Down to Nyngan 27-10

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 10

In the first competition match for the 1977 season Bourke were defeated by Nyngan 27-10. Bourke were far from disgraced and…

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Rugby League by “Leagueite” Walgett Remain Undefeated Leaders

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 12

Bourke suffered their second successive defeat on Sunday when competition leaders Walgett defeated them 27-26. This score was a fairly good indication of…

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