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THURSDAY, 27TH OCTOBER 2022
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COONABARABRAN – THE ASTRONOMY CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA
WATTLE LAUNCH
COONA BUZZ
THE ‘BLOW IN’
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Crowds gathered and race records were broken, but there was not a horse in sight. by EMMA HARVEY Despite disappointment over the cancelled Coona Cup last weekend, another race drew record crowds - the Westpac R e s c u e H e l i c o p t e r Ya b b i e Races. In lieu of race day antics, the Yabbie Races became the headline event, and hundreds gathered at the Coonabarabran Bowling Club on Saturday, 22 October for a beer and a punt. “It was the biggest crowd we’ve ever had,” said Amanda Sut h e r l a n d, ch a i r p e r so n of Westpac Rescue Hel icopte r Service’s local support group. Close to $14 0 0 was spent on yabbies alone, with one
syndicate even pool ing resources to smash the standing record for biggest bet on a single yabbie - $720. The winning yabbie was ‘The Hooker,’ paying out $2700. The event was a collaboration b et w e e n We s t p a c Re s c u e H e l icopte r Se r vice a nd the Coonabarabran Yabbie Racing Committee. Over four hours that afternoon, $8400 was raised for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. “T h e h e l i co pte r i s a v ita l service in our community,” said Mrs Sutherland. “We’d like to say a huge thank you to the community and our helpers.”
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• Solid two bedroom house with large lounge, wood fireplace and R/C A/C • Kitchen with granite benchtop, electric stove and dishwasher • Bathroom with combined shower/bath with vanity and toilet, • Large carport and caravan area, fully lockable shed and outside toilet • Chook run, established lawns and fruit trees, rear lane access This information has been obtained from a third party. We make no representation to its accuracy. All photos, computer images and maps are indicative only. We are merely passing on the information. Interested parties should make their own enquires.
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