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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1978

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Rugby 190-0 score not a world record

Western Magazine · Monday 14 August 1978 · page 28

Dubbo Rugby Union Club’s first grade side did not set a world record when it beat Oranga Agricultural College 190-0 in a recent Central West…

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Junior Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1978 · page 16

After a short absence of organised competition, junior golf is back In foil swing. Competition has been stepped up…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1978 · page 14

In fine, but windy conditions, Vona Jennings won the Monthly Medal with a nett 67. Vona also broke her handicap. Congratulations Vona…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1978 · page 16

Louth upholds its fine tradition with another top meeting last Saturday with 43 horses contesting the five races. New President, Don LeLievre, wife Tess…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1978 · page 5

Once again an enjoyable weeks tennis was had by all participants. Thursday night social tennis is going strong as is the Sunday afternoon social tennis…

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Rugby League By “Leagueite” BOURKE 26, GOODOOGA 17

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1978 · page 15

In a very hard fought game' Bourke managed to defeat Goodooga 26 points to 17 at Davidson Oval last Sunday. This game featured some very hard defence…

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Golf Notes Greg West Wins International Trophy

The Western Herald · Friday 18 August 1978 · page 16

Last weekend in fine winter weather fifty golfers competed in an 18 hole stableford event for the very good trophies donated by International…

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St. Stanislaus take out Rugby championship

Western Magazine · Monday 21 August 1978 · page 20

St Stanislaus College won all age division finals of the 1978 Central West Junior Rugby…

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Orange, Dubbo top Western racing clubs

Western Magazine · Monday 21 August 1978 · page 20

Orange (Western Districts) and Dubbo (Central West) were the premier racing clubs in Central-Western NSW in the 1977-78 season…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1978 · page 13

Not much to report this week as the members will have the results of the mixed foursome which was played last Saturday afternoon…

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Junior Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1978 · page 14

Due to somewhat unsettled weather conditions last Saturday, the Denim Hut Trophy Event was transferred forward and is to be played for this Saturday…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1978 · page 16

Wet weather caused the postponement of the two western race meetings set down for last Saturday. As a matter of fact I didn’t intend…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1978 · page 14

Winners of Mixed American Tournament were: Jeff Costello; runner-up Ian Womens, Janice Rose, runner-up Josie Whyte…

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Enngonia Tennis Club News

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1978 · page 4

We held an American Tournament last month and once more thanks Bourke players for your support. We particularly compliment the…

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Rugby League By “Leagueite” Cobar Win Three Grades

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1978 · page 15

Cobar defeated Bourke In Cobar last weekend by 23 points to 9 in the final competition match of the season. For the third time in three games this…

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Golf Notes Bob Culhane Wins Bourke Open

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1978 · page 16

The Bourke golf course last Sunday was in surprisingly good condition after the persistent rain on Friday as some 107 visiting and local golfers contested the…

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Spotlight on Sprint Racing

Western Magazine · Monday 28 August 1978 · page 6

Recent weeks have seen much action in the sprint racing scene with preparations for the start of the 1978 racing circuit. As far as the Central West is concerned the first…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1978 · page 10

The interest over the past few weeks has focused mainly on the championships, both individual and foursomes. In A grade, the semi finals will be…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1978 · page 12

' Had an -interesting trip to Broken Hill last Saturday where I found the standard of horses much higher than I had been led to believe…

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Rugby League By “Leagwite” Bourke Finish Dismal Season

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1978 · page 10

Bourke First Grade Rugby League team were knocked out of premiership contention last Sunday when Goodooga defeated them 21-17 at Bourke In the…

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