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By Tim Delany, MLA
Cattle: LWB 2 – LWY 849 – LWC 191 – OAY 8
Naracoorte agents penned an increased number of 1,050 cattle a lift of 301 head. There was a significant improvement in the trade section of the market with the quality mostly good.
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By Sally MacLeod
Closing day for the ladies winter season was held a couple of Wednesdays ago and what a day it was, playing in rain, hail, sunshine and wind. A nine hole modified Pinehurst was played in drawn pairs, with both ladies driving, then after choosing which ball to play, it was alternate hits after that.
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By Chris Oldfield
“WHAT a difference a year makes,” said Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross, reflecting on his first 12 months as a civic leader. Tough economic conditions are gouging deep into the lives of many – a direct contrast to that leading up to last year’s November 10 SA local government elections.
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By Alison Williams
Lucindale Bowls Club held its Minijumbuk 100 up Singles competition on 1st November with 10 bowlers taking part. For a nice change the wind wasn’t blowing and we all enjoyed perfect calm conditions for our day of bowls which consisted of 3 games of 10 ends with one 3 game winner Alison and 4 players on 2 wins.
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By Chris Oldfield
NARACOORTE manufacturing icon and entrepreneur Donald “Don” Wray has died aged 72. Born on October 27, 1950, Don left school at 16 to become a shearer. As well as being a gun shearer, he earned a reputation for being a great bloke with a keen sense of humour and cheeky smile.
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By Beverly King Sunday 29th October we held our K&S Fuel legacy pairs, teams were chosen at random, 24 players attended and played 1 game of 2x4x2 then a game of three bowl pairs before a delicious afternoon tea and another game of three bowls pairs, all games were played over eight ends.
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By Chris Oldfield
POLICE are investigating the theft of 5000 litres of diesel valued at $11,000 from a centre pivot on a farm near Naracoorte. The pivot is used to irrigate property on Government Road, Moyall.
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By Linda Prentice
Last Saturday both teams played home again with Division 1 playing against Mt Gambier Red. David O’Shaughnessy, Corey Zeuner, Rohan Burke and Steve Hansen had a trying time in the early stages of the game against Brad Errock, and went to the break 13 shots down.
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By Kerryn Pilmore
The Frances Progress Association is very appreciative of the Naracoorte News Give Back program. Money received will go towards upgrading the watering system at the Frances town square. Since its recent establishment, the town square provides a place to sit and eat for locals and visitors.
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By Jenny Dickenson
The top two teams Zeus and Hera both had wins this week and are now equal on 100 points with 3 rounds to go. Darrel and Chris played an even 4 sets with an eventual 15-13 4 th set win to Darrel. The improving Sal had a 3-1 win against Callum who won the second game.
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Midweek Pennant results round 5: 1st November 2023
By Heather Richards
Division 1
Millicent Red 52/6 defeated Mt Gambier RSL Blue 40/2
Mt Gambier RSL Red 62/8 defeated Naracoorte 43/0
Robe 61/6 defeated Millicent Blue 48/2
Mt Gambier Red 55/8 defeated Mt Gambier Blue 43/0
Port MacDonnell Red 41/6 defeated Port MacDonnell Blue 39/2
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By Nasik Swami
When will the Bordertown community get a new medical hub? That’s the million-dollar question ratepayers are asking the Tatiara District Council that’s battling a “developer crisis”.
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