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By Chris Oldfield
NEW Christmas lights, the Old Naracoorte Rd upgrade, Customs House restorations and around 20 new signs featuring “On Buganditj Country” are on the “to do” list for Robe District Council. Along with many other tasks, they make up a $1.66 million capital works program listed at the council’s November 8 meeting.
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By Valma Jennings
Midweek pennant Robe travelled to Naracoorte and made the trip worthwhile, winning by 3 shots. Naracoorte 42 shots 2 points were defeated by Robe 45-6. Robbie Dahler, Josh Waddell, Errol Jennings and David Robinson defeated Ron Garton’s team 27-19 and Jim Gray, Pam Robinson, Steve Farrell and Stephen Kennett were defeated by Robert Kirkland’s team 23-18.
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Matches in the Millicent and Naracoorte Cricket Association were abandoned for wet weather for the second time in three weeks last Saturday. Consistent rain on Friday night and patchy weather on Saturday were enough to cause organisers to call off the round with no play possible.
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By Paul Mitchell
A Naracoorte thoroughbred with a personality all his own scored his 13th career win at Morphettville on Saturday, lifting his prizemoney tally to almost $400,000. The Sue Murphy-trained Hasta La Fiorente ploughed through the heavy track conditions to narrowly claim the 2500m benchmark 80 race – the seventh victory with jockey Dom Tourneur on his back.
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By Christopher Steer
Congratulations to Keith Ladies Pennant for winning the Cullen Pennant Flag Thursday against Bordertown. W. Twigden(s) E. Geisler, J. Wiese, K. Creaser stayed with Y. Schreiber(s), J. Trengrove, G. Ingerson, S. Marshall until the 10th. end when Keith scored 5 shots then 7 shots and they never looked back finishing 36-17.
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By Bordertown Racing Club
With Christmas fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to head to the picturesque Bordertown Race Course for your early celebrations. A popular fixture on the Limestone Coast racing schedule, the race day is aimed at giving a memorable day for race goers of all ages.
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By Daniel McCarthy
The photo is from Friday the 17th of November, which was a T20 cricket game between Lucindale Roos and the Adelaide Crows. This event was meant to be held as a celebration and thank-you for our Lucindale Football Club sponsors.
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By Cate Orton
The Naracoorte Hunt Pony Club had their Christmas Rally on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. It was fantastic that Millicent Pony Club accepted their invitation to join Naracoorte PC for the weekend rally.
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By Gemma Borg, English Lead Teacher
During Term 4 all students from Years 7-10 prepared a persuasive speech based off one of four categories: ‘A Fresh Outlook’, ‘Pulling the Strings’, ‘Kindness is all it Takes’ and ‘What Needs to Happen’.
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By Triple P Parenting
As the holiday season approaches, many family budgets will be strained as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, and parents and carers may find it harder to provide a memorable Christmas for their kids.
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By Katelyn Baker
Kingston Hold On
With the wind and rain starting in the early hours of Saturday morning, the afternoon’s games seemed to be in doubt. However, the rain cleared enough that all games were played and completed. Kingston remain the team to beat, holding off Frances/Lucindale Eagles to win 13-11.
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Principal news By Mr Aaron Haines
I would like to wish all families a joyous Christmas as you reflect on our Saviour’s birth. May those embarking on summer travels have safe journeys. We hope you enjoy a delightful break, rejuvenating yourselves for the upcoming year in 2024.
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