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Cadets celebrate a busy year of helping the local community
The Cobar 221 Cadets recently celebrated their 27th anniversary of operating a youth service with a formal Dining In night. Cadet Sergeant James Martin earned the Boucher Shield this year as the Highest Overall Achiever while Cadet Sergeant Brooklyn Mackay collected the Cartner Family Shield as the Most Outstanding Cadet […]
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Cobar turns out for service to remember our lost miners
Cobar’s third annual Night to Remember Our Lost Miners service on Friday was once again well attended despite some wild weather which forced the event to be moved. Raised dust, high winds. lightning and “a spot” of rain just before the service was due to start called for ‘Plan B’ […]
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Community partners
The Regional Australia Bank handed out $46,364 to a large number of local community groups last Tuesday at the Services Club as part of their Community Partnerships program. The bank’s donation program is going from strength to strength each year, particularly in Cobar, with $4,000 more handed out this year […]
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The Services Club’s trivia night got really U.G.L.Y.
Bek and Jaymee Manns have volunteered themselves to be the Cobar Memorial Services Club’s U.G.L.Y (Understanding Generous Likeable You) Bartenders for 2018. Each year, U.G.L.Y. Bartenders across Australia help to beat blood cancer by raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation. The Leukaemia Foundation helps more than 750 families from regional and […]
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Services Club looks to the future as carpark sale discussed
Cobar Memorial Services Club board president Brian Sylvester said he was pleased with the turn out to last Tuesday night’s public meeting which was called to appraise members of the club’s current financial situation. However Mr Sylvester said was not happy with a rumour circulating around town that the club […]
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Services Club is in dire financial straits
Cobar Services Club secretary/manager Linda Carter and the club’s board have found themselves once again fighting a tough financial battle to keep the club’s doors open. Mrs Carter said the club is currently experiencing a “dire financial situation” due to increased operating costs and a dramatic loss in income over […]
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Services Club showcases unique piece of local history
A 100 year old piece of wood salvaged from the Fort Bourke Mine headframe has been used to create a unique display at the Cobar Services Club. The club’s secretary/manager Linda Carter took delivery last week of the stand which was made by members of the Copper City Men’s Shed. […]
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Locks lost for leukaemia
Local Jaymee Manns was really feeling the cool change on Monday morning (probably a little more than other Cobar residents) after shaving off her long locks on Saturday night at the Services Club. Jayme’s Shave for a Cure for the Leukaemia Foundation raised $8,656 with donations still coming in. Joining […]
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Losing locks for leukaemia makes for a memorable 2018
Jaymee Manns’ New Year’s resolution was to make 2018 a more memorable year by doing things that scare her. She also has a list of things to do before she turns 25, one of which is to do something for a worthy cause. Chopping her crop of long hair for […]