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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Sport

Sport, 1978

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Western Wheels Golf - v.w With an economic diesel diet

Western Magazine · Monday 12 June 1978 · page 13

There is almost certainly a diesel in your future. — It may not be a Golf or a Mercedes, the two diesel sedans sold here at present, it may not be a Peugeot or a…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1978 · page 14

With heavy overcast conditions and rain not far off, 19 player took part in the 18 hole stroke competition held last Saturday…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1978 · page 16

Travelled to Wellington last Saturday attended one of the best country meetings I have seen for years with around 100 horses facing the starter in…

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Tennis Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1978 · page 14

Well, weather permitting, the final of night competition should now have been played between teams 3 and 5. A presentation night will be held…

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Bourke Diggers Races

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1978 · page 16

The trophies for Bourke Diggers Races are on display in Winchcombe Carsons Agency. These are delightful trophies and…

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[?] Ian Norrie Wins Golf Pro-am

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1978 · page 16

The 1978 Pro-Am, which was shaping up as one of Bourke's sporting spectaculars for the year was spoilt by continual rain and miserable weather prior to the…

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"Back to Bourke Week" Rugby League Knock Out Competition "Has-beens" Team

The Western Herald · Friday 16 June 1978 · page 14

Following is the "Has Beens" squad the Back to Bourke Week Knockout Competition to be played on June 25th. Any person interested in playing and…

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Boxing News

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1978 · page 20

The Fight Night at Enngonia last Saturday night was a great success and gave everyone present a good idea just how well the Boxing Spectacular on the…

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Golf Club Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1978 · page 3

With Back to Bourke Week Celebrations beginning this weekend various activities will be on everyone's programme and golf will not be denied…

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Womens Bowls (Miss Rick)

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1978 · page 3

One Pairs Championship game was played on Saturday. A. Gordon and Y. Honeyman def. G. Dawson and J. Kessey 22-10…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1978 · page 20

Didn’t get to Warren last Saturday, l dropped a wheel off my ute on the way to town Friday, and as I don’t like leaving the property without a vehicle I had to…

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Rugby League By “Leagueite" Bourke’s Shocking Second Half

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1978 · page 19

After leading 19-5 Bourke went down 26-19 to Cobar at Bourke last Sunday. After playing top class football in the first half Bourke produced a second half…

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Golf Associates Open Tournament Very Successful Audrey Nipperess (Nyngan) and Judy Scotcher (Bourke) Win Major Events

The Western Herald · Friday 23 June 1978 · page 20

Our Open Tournament held last weekend was a huge success with 61 Associates facing the starter on Sunday and 27 pairs contesting the ever popular Roy…

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Young leading in S.W. Rugby

Western Magazine · Monday 26 June 1978 · page 16

After four rounds of the South West Rugby Union first grade competition last year's…

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Rugby League by "Leagueite" Bourke Win Successful Rugby League Knockout

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 16

Bourke First Grade Rugby League team won the ""Back to Bourke Week" Rugby League Knockout when they defeated Brewarrana 11-10 in the final at…

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Tennis Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 12

Well, the presentation night was held, followed by a discussion of future comps. Because the nights are so cool and dewy, was decided that a night competition…

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Wanaaring Golf News

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 13

An important day on the calendar, sandwiched in between prevailing wet days, Sunday last saw the first round of the Club Championships and the annual…

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Associates Golf Notes

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 12

Last Saturday, being the commencement of "Back to Boarke Week" celebrations saw the majority of golfers partaking in the celebrations and only five…

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The Racing Scene

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 16

In front of what was possibly the biggest crowd to attend a meeting is Bourke in my time, Bourke Diggers held a most successful days racing with 45…

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Dressed in Period Costumes for the Races

The Western Herald · Friday 30 June 1978 · page 1

Left to right; LYN HOWARD (winner, the Best Ladies Period Costume), KEN HOWARD, MARIE KEENAN, TOM KEENAN, NEVILLE COLE, PAY COLE,…

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