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By Bridging the Gap. Twenty four ladies played 30 boards last week & once again the South direction had few points. In the E/W direction, huge congratulations to novice players Mary Lush & Yvonne Hegarty who had a fabulous 59.33% followed by freshly paired, Robyn Talbot & Jenni Castine who scored very well with 57%. […]
By Adair Dunsford, Art Gallery Board Member . The Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery estimates that volunteers contribute about 6000 hours annually towards keeping the gallery open for locals and visitors. The vital role they play was highlighted at the recent annual meeting of the Art Gallery Board. Gallery Secretary, Lesley Cook, told […]
By Jane Fitzgerald. Eight ladies played a Stroke round for the Monthly Medal and Brooch. The round was kindly sponsored by Mrs Joan Turner. The winner of the scratch was Helen Cother with a 94 off the stick. Nett winner was Sarah Fry with a superb 70 nett. Sarah also won the Monthly Medal and […]
By David & Leanne Robertson. Fifteen years ago, back in 2008, David & Leanne Robertson were on a weekend camping trip with their family at Halls Gap in Victoria. Alongside them, was a family from Austria, also exploring the area for a few days. As happens, on camping trips, the two families got chatting and […]
By Rosie Legoe. Last week’s competition was the ‘Shepherds Hill’ Monthly Medal Stroke round generously sponsored by the England family who are long-time supporters of the Lucindale Country Club: special thanks to Min England sourcing such useful & beautiful prizes. Although fine & warm weather was enjoyed, the strong winds ‘put the wind up’ whilst […]
Opinion: Kim Radok, Credit Matters. Today, the business community is crying out for employees, yet there seems to be an almost universal campaign to ignore older workers in many businesses. By employing inexperienced and unprofessional employees rather than mature-aged workers, management is exposing their businesses to potentially many profit draining outcomes. The truth is however, […]
By Jenny Dickenson. Naracoorte Squash Club commenced their Spring Pennant last Wednesday night with 8 teams of 5 and it was great to see so many new and returning players to squash and we welcome all players for the new pennant. There were some long and great games on the first night ensuring it will […]
By Tim Delany, MLA. Cattle: LWB 18 – LWY – LWC 131 – OAY 15. Cattle numbers lifted to 686 at Naracoorte which was 147 head up on last week. Quality was from very good to average with an overall improvement. There was a lift in average weight with an increase in the pens of […]
By Sam Brooksby. A field of 76 (23 ladies and 53 men) played the Jane and Arthur Porter Classic – Day 1, on Saturday 9th September 2023 . Mens: A Grade winner: Tim Shortt 34 Pts (C/B); A Grade runner-up: Wade Stewart 34 Pts; B Grade winner: Michael Weatherall 40 Pts; B Grade runner-up: Luke […]
By Chris Oldfield. THE Frances community will soon boast a BMX track for residents and visiting families to enjoy. The community also hopes to sell its Town Hall and pump the proceeds into upgrades at the Frances Recreation Reserve. It is home to various sporting groups including Border Districts footballers who train in the dark […]
By Valma Jennings. Robe Bowling Club held their Summer Opening Day on Sunday 10th September on a lovely sunny day. President Harold Manton welcomed members and visitors. Patron & Life Member Vic Dawson sent down the first Jack and 2022-23 Club Champion Steve Farrell sent down the first bowl. Forty players played a game of […]
By Paul Mitchell . After 50 years of attending the Naracoorte races, safeguarding the club’s future has become the main mission for John ‘Yogi’ Telfer. Yogi worked for his bookmaker father Murray across the South East racing circuit – and beyond – for many years, then took a break before eventually joining the Naracoorte Racing Club […]
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