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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1977

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Golf Notes Geoff Betts Wins Wanaaring Open

The Western Herald · Friday 13 May 1977 · page 10

Although the weekend was enjoyed by all golfers at Wanaaring and Bourke, we all shared deep sympathy for the Williams family in their sad loss…

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Cricket fans trek to Lords

Western Magazine · Monday 16 May 1977 · page 16

Lords is a long way to go to watch a Test match, but many Australian cricket fans are…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1977 · page 11

Rain and the subsequent closure of the course for last Saturday curtailed our golf programme for the weekend. Our match committee has not yet…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1977 · page 12

The rain Friday night caused the cancellation of the Brewarrina races and to forced yours truly to stay home. This was bad luck for Bre. as the…

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Womens Bowls (Miss Rick) CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1977 · page 3

. In the Singles Championship A. Kelly def. A. Gordon 31-20. Final of Fours, A. Kelly v. B. Cameron and 1st round of Triples, J. Kessey…

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Rugby Union 10 All Draw Against Warren

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1977 · page 12

In the second game of the season Bourke Rugby Union team had to settle a 10-all draw against a young and fit Warren side. The game was played at the…

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Rugby League by "Leagueite" No Games Played Last Weekend

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1977 · page 10

No games were played in Group 15 last weekend due to the weather. No decision has been made yet, but it is believed that the postponed games could be…

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Golf Notes Umbrella and Buggy Chains Day

The Western Herald · Friday 20 May 1977 · page 11

Well it was a real umbrella and buggy chains day last Sunday but it did not dampen our golfers enthusiasm. Only a small field did battle for the…

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Rugby side bows out of Wills trophy

Western Magazine · Monday 23 May 1977 · page 19

Central West bowed out of the Wills Trophy competition when narrowly beaten by…

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Western Magazine features WARREN Racing the toast of the West

Western Magazine · Monday 23 May 1977 · page 13

The “Randwick of the West” Warren Racecourse, regarded as one of the top country…

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Junior Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 9

Some unforseen happenings prevented the notes from being published last week, but not to worry, we are back this week…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 8

Last Saturday's Par Event was won by Dot Keating with Sue Spencer taking out the nearest to pin trophy. Dot also won Sunday's 18 hole stroke…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 12

Despite the rain that fell over most of Western N.S.W. early in the week, keeping away several intended starters, the Jockey Club Cup Meeting was most…

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Rugby Union a Narrow Win by Coonamble

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 10

The Bourke Rugby Union team narrowly went down to the big Coonamble side by 15-10 on Saturday last at the Davidson Oval…

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Bourke Jockey Club Races

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 11

Race 1. Maiden Handicap, 1000m: Mr. Mrs. A. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. W. Aikenhead’s MISS SOPHISTICATE (R. Connelly) 56, 1; W. Mazoudier and K…

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Rugby League by “Leagueite” Warriors Third Straight Loss

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 12

Bourke continued their run of losses on Sunday when they were beaten 35-15 by Brewarrina at Bre. Bourke are now equal last on the points table and are…

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Womens Bowls President’s Day (“Miss Rick”)

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 5

President Belle must have whispered in the weatherman’s ear for her to have had such a perfect day for her 1977 President’s Day…

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Golf Notes Pratten and Gale Win Captain’s Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 27 May 1977 · page 12

Dudley Pratten showed a glimpse of his old brilliance when he and Tony Gale combined to win last Sunday’s Captain’s Trophy 4BBB v. Par event…

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Rugby star wants a run

Western Magazine · Monday 30 May 1977 · page 20

Australia’s most experienced international Rugby Union prop forward Ron…

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Prestige Cricket Scheme Planned

Western Magazine · Monday 30 May 1977 · page 20

A prestige cricket match between Far West and Central West players, involving several Test stars, is on the drawing board. Former Australian Test cricket captain, Bob…

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