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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1953

Page

4

Melbourne pageant links to Miss Universe contest

Fragmented text describes social plans in Melbourne for Easter holidays. Mentions Dr Bob Gerjeant, Ian Serjeant Guentis, Angus, Patti Perkins, and Robbie Watts. Notes a competition in Wickey Sweater Girl Quest to select Australia’s Miss Universe representative and a long parade of local figures and events.

Nona Tranter Heidelber Bob Gerjeant Collins Street Melbourne Lnelidayiight Robbie Watts Robbie Tom Hollingworth Patti Perkins Melhbourne Chuest Australia

Neerim Handicap contenders and race notes

Handicaps at Sandown and Neerim feature Just Caroline likely to win the three year old race after strong previous placings. Durasta, St Joel and Petrograd among others show form but outcomes hinge on mile and seven furlong events with several promising entries including Karthoum Hurdle picks and Maiden Two Year Old contenders.

Cray Phote Cousu Desert Breeze Durasta St Joel Joe Akes Petrograd Aytac Empiric Karthoum Chain Store King of the Glen Orrong Harmonist Silver Hawk Gay Felt Prince of Fairies Durham Neerim Sata Joel Frankie the Beau Aitratte Brighton Gale Queen

Greg White to Coach Thoona at Tasmanian Carnival

The piece notes Greg White taking coaching duties at Thoona during the Tasmanian Carnival. It mentions Barry Talochino’s achievement and a clearance to the Blacks. It records election of Jack O'Donohue as president and Martin O'Hareham as secretary, with a club balance sheet showing strong position despite higher expenses. An event promises the greatest talent array in a country venue with The National Co. and Orchestra performing on Friday April 24 at Beck, Sturken's from 14th.

Es Oona Australia National Co. and Orchestra Beck Sturken’s

St Patrick's Day Meeting Benefits St Marys Memorial

The Jockey Club hosted a single annual meeting to raise funds for the Catholic community, directing profits to the new St Mary’s War Memorial School. Rev Fr. E J Keweh announced the prize presentation, with Mr W J Hill leading a large committee including Colin Sinclair and J Clancy as secretary and assistant. Races featured mixed fields due to dry, hard tracks, but notable wins included Claremont Improver Handicap and a close Merri Minidleap won by Cerchi riding Love Racket in a dramatic finish.

Jockey Club St. Mary's War Memorial School E. J. Keweh W J. Hill Colin Sinclair J. Clancy L. Acocks J .G. Smith W. J. Hill Fr. Keogh W. Christopher K Osborne Messrs J. Gray J. Keating J. Wyllie W. Skewes W. Power DD. Tolmie J. McKenzie G. Kerr T. Maxwell Mianfeld Armstrong Claremont Coostenleht Killarney Frankly Tasecot Lad Love Cerchi Gale Queen Law List Evens Mervi Barrier Rise Ervi Gale Law List Gale Ron R Ron Taitson Mr Free Alexandra Avesta Talison

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