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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1978

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They Dressed in Period Costumes for the Races

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 4

MARIANNE GORDON, SUE JOHNSTON, CAROLE MITCHELL, TERRY MITCHELL, TIFFANY MITCHELL and RENEE MITCHELL…

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Bourke Centennial Diggers Races Cup to Dubbo Galloper - Swift Son

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 14

A Dubbo Racing Syndicate, R. Smith, L. McElvroy and B. Wallace, won the Bourke Centenary Diggers Cup with their year old Swift Son, a horse still eligible…

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Golf Notes Dennis Hill and John Collett Win “Back to Bourke Week” Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 13

On Sunday last a very pleasing field of 56 golfers contested the days event. The eventual winners were Dennis Hill, who is playing very consistent golf…

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On-course T.V cover on C. W. races

Western Magazine · Monday 3 July 1978 · page 16

The Central Western Districts Racing Association has decided to proceed with the…

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Swimming Club News

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 11

As most club members know we have been very busy raising funds for the Charity Princess Competition and on completion had successfully raised…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 5

Despite the cold and wet conditions last Saturday, fourteen players contested for the 18 hole stroke competition. Trophies were kindly donated by the Post…

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Womens Bowls (Miss Rick)

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 14

Only twelve associates, including visitors from Willoughby Park, West Dubbo and South Rocks, took part in the “Back to Bourke Week” bowls on…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 15

Journeyed to Wellington last Saturday to help in the promotion of our Winter Meeting and as is usual with Wellington there were again plenty of runners…

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Bourke Tennis Club

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 9

A match with the Louth Tennis Club has been organised for Sunday, 16th July, All players wishing to join the team to travel to Louth please advise either…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 10

An extraordinary general meeting of the Bourke Tennis Club was held last Monday night. Two important points of business were discussed…

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“Back to Bourke Week” Boxing Spectacular

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 13

The Boxing Spectacular on Saturday night, was an exciting evenings entertainment. Most of the Bourke lads came up with a win and those that lost did in no way…

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Golf Notes Brewarrina Open This Weekend

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 15

On Sunday last a fair numbered field of golfers teed off in somewhat cool and overcast conditions hoping that the weather would prevail until the end of the…

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Bowling Club Notes “Back to Bourke Week” Bowls Tournament

The Western Herald · Friday 7 July 1978 · page 14

Although we had a very bad day weatherwise, sixty bowlers braved the icy conditions to enjoy a very good tournament. The results were:…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 14 July 1978 · page 12

Despite cold bleak conditions, Warren’s W. J. Noonan Memorial Race Meeting was of the highest standard with 81 starters going around in the six races…

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Jeff Costello Elected Tennis Club President

The Western Herald · Friday 14 July 1978 · page 12

Bourke Tennis Club now has a constitution. Office-bearing positions were declared vacant. The only change really is the new President…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 21 July 1978 · page 12

Before a surprisingly good crowd considering all Bouike’s recent activities, Bourke Jockey Club hold a successful meeting with 38 runners contesting the…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 21 July 1978 · page 8

The decisions at the extraordinary general meeting mean that there will be regular monthly meetings (the next being 7th August) to make decisions on…

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Golf Notes Craig Thompson Wins Monthly Medal

The Western Herald · Friday 21 July 1978 · page 10

On Sunday last some 45 golfers took advantage of a near perfect day weatherwise to compete tor the J. L. and C. Davis Thank You Day Trophies…

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Golf Associates Audrey Mussig Wins Brewarrina Open

The Western Herald · Friday 21 July 1978 · page 12

In very cold frosty weather nine of our Associates travelled to Brewarrina last Sunday to participate in their Open Tournament…

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Rugby League By “Leagueite” Bourke in Landslide Victory 85-nil

The Western Herald · Friday 21 July 1978 · page 10

Bourke First Grade Rugby League, team had a land slide victory at Bourke last Sunday when they defeated Walgett 85-nil…

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