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By Max Clifford
At Kingston 75 players visited on a fine but windy day. The course was in great condition and our best score for the day was Paul Bosco’s 39 points in Division 1. His runner up was Tony Steen with 36 and Lindsay Storer 35.
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By Alison Williams
Lucindale Bowls Club held its Graetzy’s Transport and Synergy Ag Men’s 4’s on 4th February. A very hot day for the comp with full rinks of 14 teams competing, a great turn out. A welcome break for lunch was provided by Marg and her team of helpers.
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By Bridging the Gap
Last week 20 ladies enjoyed playing 30 boards, a solid afternoon of bridge! E/W direction certainly had the majority of high card points however contracts were played evenly in both directions. Huge congratulations to Shylie Yelland/Vickie Snodgrass who were E/W winners with a fantastic 65.31% followed by Mary Lush/Meredith Lawrie on 53.65% and then Janneen Wishart/Kathryn McCourt on 51.98%.
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By Martin Wirper
Naracoorte hosted the Central Magpies in a double header on the weekend. Brady pitched to Callum for the first game. The Rangers kept the Central Magpies scoreless in their first innings. Naracoortes first innings started shakily and were two down when a cracking hit by Ken hit Destin in the ankle.
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By Gill Savic
The Naracoorte Combined and the Limestone Ladies Branches of the SACWA are very grateful to the “News Give Back” program for their donation, which was used to upgrade equipment in the newly renovated kitchen in the local CWA Clubrooms. The Clubrooms were founded in 1935 and the eighty years plus kitchen badly needed replacing.
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Your Say: Ken Grundy, Naracoorte
It was very refreshing to read in the News (Jan 24th) of the considerable work Cr Peter Ireland had undertaken to gauge the community attitude to the proposed Sporting Centre. If all councillors made the effort to discover the community wish list, we would have less debate and better outcomes.
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Your Say: Philip Cornish, Bordertown
As a new year begins and we celebrate Australia Day, there is much to reflect on as pressure increases on our Nation to change those values and traditions that have made Australia a great place to live in. The daily news segment clearly reflects a Nation falling apart at the seams.
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By Paul Mitchell
A record $176,500 prizemoney is up for grabs at this Sunday’s 2024 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup meeting, described as an important day for the local racing club and the town. The meeting is the climax of a busy and exciting weekend in Naracoorte, which hosts both the Taste Festival and MiniJumbuk golf day on Saturday, followed by the Cup calcutta on Saturday night.
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By Paul Mitchell
Legendary club supporter, the late Don Wray, will be honoured at Sunday’s 2024 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup meeting. The founder of Mini Jumbuk, Don passed away in October, and to honour his outstanding contribution to local racing, the Naracoorte Racing Club has named its committee room after him.
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By Chris Oldfield
ONLY the wind broke the silence of an Australia Day crowd as guest speaker James Darling AM highlighted legislation of January 26, 1949, which meant all Australians, without exception, were free to celebrate the day.
On that date the Nationality and Citizenship Act became law and resulted in every Australian becoming an Australian citizen, regardless of their race, gender, age, culture or background.
“Before that day, there was no such thing as an Australian passport or an Australian citizen,” he said.
“Before the 26th of January 1949, those born in Australia, indigenous Australians included, were deemed British subjects under the governance and laws approved by the British monarchy.
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Inspired by a century from captain Loren Bald, Naracoorte Warriors nearly pulled off a win that would have given their finals hopes a massive boost in Millicent & Naracoorte Cricket Association last Saturday. Playing at Wortley Oval and needing to win to stay in contention for 4th spot on the ladder, Bald was elevated to Playing at Wortley Oval and needing to win to stay in contention for 4th spot on the ladder, Bald was elevated to open the innings rather than bat in the middle order, and the move paid off.
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By Nat Traeger, CEO, District Council of Robe
The District Council of Robe has coincided the commencement of their new Chief Executive Officer and a new year, with a decision to embark on a fresh strategic direction early in 2024.
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