Benalla and Goorambat clash in 1949 season finale at Hennla Oval
Trewin powered Goorambat to a solid start with 44 and Crichton led Benalla with 6 wickets as the final premiership decider of 1949-50 looms at the Hennla Oval. Sherwill and McCulloch offered stubborn resistance for Benalla in a seesaw day, while Lloyd Robinson stood out for Benalla's batting in a draining innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goorambal
Userum
Sherwill
Bruce McCulloch
Ted Cleary
Benalla
Baddaginnic
Walker
Lloyd Robinson
the Oval
Boores
Goorambat
T. Trewin
Sip Talochino
L. James
C McCulloch
P. ‘Trewin
Crichton A. Davis
Ridley
Crich
A. Cooper
N. Davis
C Hutchison
K Sherwill
E. Ellis
Crichton
D. Clarke
Talochino
F. Saunders
I. Wallace
Lbw
R. Wallace
Ap Talore
Bundry
Howling
Crimmins
Wigmore
K. Walker
McNamara
Hennla Oval
Benalla Lady
Wie
U.P.S
Mioncay
AC Smiles
Glen Stewart
Lo Wher
St. James Versus Lake Rowan Cricket Match Ends Tied
The Lake Rowan District Cricket Association game began Saturday on the St. James ground between Lake Rowan and St. James. St James were without captain P. Pelly. Score sheets unavailable, but end of day finds a tie: St James first innings 65, second innings 1 for 1, Lake Rowan innings 0? unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Rowan
Champion fours won by Myrtleford in Corowa bowler event
The champion fours in the M B A were played on Saturday at Corowa with Benalla represented by Tippett Bourke Palmer and Crockford. They faced Wodonga Beechworth and Albury Commercials in sequence. Follett wins B handicap after a 21 20 finish over Ossie Love in a tight final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corowa
Benalla
Tippett
Bourke
Palmer and Crockford
Wodonga
Beechworth
Albury
Follett
Wally Follett
Ossie Love
Social Evening for Lady Bowlers
The committee of the newly formed Ladies Bowling Club Geo. Oliver invites members and prospective members to a social evening on Thursday eve April 13 aimed at ensuring a pleasant program and good attendance. The committee will serve an appetising repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Bowling Club
Geo. Oliver
C Grade Honors to Men at Olympic Park
Laurie O'Donnell starred at Olympic Park winning four events in a day of track and field. Benalla dominated with six wins, three seconds, and a third as McDonald and Pryor also figured in multiple events. Weekend travel details share rides for Albury and Euroa participants and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Park
Plonsh Olympic Park
Laurie O'Donnell
Benalla
Laure O'Donnell
Jack Andrews
Bruce Currie
Geo. Pryor
PF. Ward
McDonald
Albury
Ellery's Corner
Euroa
Champion Cyclists Meet at Violet Town Easter Carnival
About 80 cyclists contest the HSL sports carnival at Violet Town on Easter Saturday led by Bruce Opperman and Billy Guyatt. They race a match for the first time since Opperman beat Guyatt in the Champion of Champions at Burnieson months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Town
Astralia
Bruce Opperman
Billy Guyatt
Opperman
Guyatt
Burnieson
Benalla
Jack Hilbrick
Kevin Hurley
Melbourne
Croquet News Secretary Howell Dominates Benalla Club Results
The Benalla croquet club reflects secretary Mrs. T Howell as a standout player over recent months. She won the March club tournament, with Mrs Dunn donating the trophy. March 11 results list Mrs Dunn first, Mrs Howell second, and Mrs Noonan third. an open tournament saw Sn Eekee as runner-up, with vans Dawe and Corowa also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
T. Howell
Dunn
Howell
Ee Tae
Noonan
Eekee
O Vans
Dawe
Vo Corowa
Molyullah Sports on Easter Monday
Easter Monday events headline Molyullah sports meeting with local clubs and participants. Report notes various competitions, likely including track and field events, and community attendance at the Molyullah venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molyullah Sports
Concert by Vice Set for Tuesday April 11
Vice will present a concert next Tuesday April 11 featuring an artist lineup announced by the venue. The event promotes live music times and tickets at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vice
Engagement announced for Marjory Leila Hair
In Benalla and the late Mr J Ryan Graham, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T Hair and Mr and Mrs W James of Lima East, announce the engagement of their younger daughter Marjory Leila to Eugene Verdon elder son of Mr and Mrs A V Grigg 44 Dudley Street West Footscray
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Easter Brides Set For Multiple Benalla Weddings
Several spring weddings are listed in Benalla with couples from Dalvin Stewarton Sydney Head Tatong and London to be married in early April. Ceremonies at St Josephs Benalla Holy Trinity Benalla Methodist Church and Christ Church South Yarra span April 6 to 8 with receptions at Meld Casy Cafe Austral House and C W A Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
D. P. Kearney
Dalvin
Stewarton
Thomas Edward
T. J. Dempsey
Dempsey
Devenish
St. Joseph's Church
Benalla
Holy Trinity Church
Myra Ruth
N. R. Croxford
Sydney Head
Jeffrey Gordon
C. Kurrle
Albury
Kurrie
Austral House
Hazel Jean
Uly
C. Hugnan
Tatong
Howard Graham
Births and local family notices in Benalla area
Mr and Mrs A E Sewell announce a daughter born at Rowsmore on Wednesday. Walter Thomas is a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Thorne at Rassmore near the Fire Station. Mr and Mrs N Maxwell welcome a daughter Marion Nancy at Nixon Street. Judith Ann is a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thaverne at the Bush Nursing Hospital Holding Centre. Follett of the National Bank of Australasia Benalla starts annual leave. Mr Teasdale relieves at Head Office Relieving Stall. Ray Hicks and family guests of Geo Brooks in Luve. Mrs Doug Ikin of Essendon and son-in-law also mentioned. Thoona residents Winnie Belcher recently passed final examination. E Lindholm and partner retire to Rockgrove Thoona after holiday in Wagga and flood inquiries. James Allan and Nicol garatta with Miss Davies of Melbourne attend 21st birthday party in Chesney Vale at Norman Walker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sewell
Smythe Street
Rowsmore
Rassmore
Walter Thomas
Prank Thorne
N. Maxwell
Nixon Street
Marion Nancy
the Bush Nursing Hospital
Judith Ann
Thaverne
Follett
National Bank of Australasia Ltd
Benalla
South Australia
Teasdale
Ray Hicks
Ray
Edgar
Leo. Larkins
Geo. Brooks
Luve
Jack McNiven
Upper
Lurg
Doug. Ikin
Essendon
Thoona
Winnie Belcher
E. Lindholm
la Peet James Allan
Nicol Garatta
Welcome Visitors and Social Whirl in Benalla
A New Resident arrives as Norman and Mrs Cocks celebrate a son. Mrs. Brian Gleeson resides with her in laws while Kath adjusts to life here. Nurse June Dicker and Clarrie Boucher are among district notables. A and P Popular Girls host a fortnightly euchre for Thelma Crilly with prizes from Mrs. Gleeson and Jack Mack. A double presentation at the Public Hall marks recent marriages Ron Oliver and Leith Cook, with gifts and speeches reflecting community good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Cocks
Enn
Engind
Brian Gleeson
Kath
Noel Doaser
June Dicker
Wilof Wonthaggi
Frank Carroll
Clarrie Boucher
Victorian Railways
Baddaginnie
Barry Gleeson
Thelma Crilly
Gleeson
Jack Mack
Crilly
Ron Oliver
Janette Crilly
Warrenbayne
Leith Cook
Cook
Neil Hayes
Benalla
Don McPherson
Ron
Leith
Bran Robinson
Beaaly
St James district sports and meeting report
Heavy rain fell in St James district as 150 points were registered. St James B tennis lost to Devenish BA in the preliminary final at Goorambat with A grade finals set for Tungamah vs Devenish and B grade Tungamah versus Devenish. St James Football Club held its annual meeting with Mr J F Kelly re elected president and officers reelected. Saunders described as a former notable player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Devenish
Goorambat
Tungamah
J. F. Kelly
Kelly
C. G. Wright
Jim Quinn
P. Renwick
Hares
Saunders
The
J. James Football Club
Teacher Dies of Polio in Wan Garatta Hospital
Miss Eileen Roselyn D'Arcy of Wilby died at Wan Garatta Hospital on Thursday morning after a bout with polio. She was twenty two years old and had recently been discharged from a respirator. The death underscores the polio impact in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Roselyn D'Arcy, Wilby
Wangaratta
Ae Pp
Diggers Day plans amid club tensions and apologies
Golden Vale members protested lack of courtesy in advance notice of proposed changes at the R.S.L. meeting. J. C. Pennington apologized for the oversight and thanked Golden Vale for years of support. A provisional Diggers Day committee for 1950 was appointed: L. V. Kennedy, J. M. Westwood, A. Thompson, J. O. Clarke, C. G. Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennex
Golden Vale
R.5.l
N.E. District Golf Association
Wangaraita
K. Kenneoy
Gwioen Vale
Sikce
IM7
Benalla
J. C. Pennington
Vale
Nat
Pennington
Kennedy
B.S.L
Golf Committee
J. M. Westwood
Tails Couucilee
L. V. Kennedy
1. M. Westwood
A. Thompson
J. O. Clarke
Cc. G. Maxwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
FP. Crichton
K. Sherwill
B. McCulloch
James
P Trewin
J. McLennan
Davin E. Cleary
P. Trewin
B. Kennedy
P. Crichton
Trewin
G. Hutchison
Horsburgh
N. Davia
E. Sherwill
Low
E. O
T. P. Trewin
Afl
Walker Loic Cook
B. Crimmin
Walker A Cook
Dewser
G. Backland
St. James v. Lake Rowan
Myrtleford
Cis Gay ‘Shank Wea
Exnjopatia
ST. James News
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