Steady Firm in Sandown Cup Challenge
Racing notes describe Steady, winner of Riversdale Handicap, as strong to win the Sandown Cup with a plan to miss Australian Cup and focus on Sydney Cup. Mentioned rivals include Cromwell, Joyance, Catchiver, and Javier Lad with other entries and selections across trial hurdles and juvenile stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domenico
Kintall
Cromwell
Newmarket
Woul
Fisalt Ds
Bether
Sandown Corp
Steady
Della
Dr. Munro
Temely Turd
Feld
Munro
Javier Lad
Lie
Stead Millard
Hisecond
Catchiver
Fit
Tas
Prince Fairies
Nike
Aldeshot
Tehicles
Murray Caler
Torres
Pedestrian
Bayside
Alsadee
By Fact
Star Avon
Party Spirit
Victoria Miandiemo
Eclair Kinial
Hampton Highweight
Swordmanot
Moograbah
Koval Parade
Easter Mandica Jovial Lad
el Tovar
Flying Halo
Koval Trish
Land Bird
Jovial Lad
Catchfree
Soldier fined after self service milk bar incident
A 23 year old soldier Pte Ronald Clive Murphy was fined seven pounds at Benalla Court for drunk and disorderly conduct and unlawful asault after an alleged attempt to serve himself at a milk bar. A youth testified Murphy struck him, tearing his shirt. Murphy refused time to pay. A separate fire at Edwards Gillies Street destroyed a detached wish house but left the main house intact. railway workers helped contain the blaze before the Benalla Urban Fire Brigade arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Court
Ronald Clive Murphy
Gretus
Puckapunyul
Peplicaston
James Christou
Bridge Street
Murphy
Rand
Beale
Messrs
M. Warmbrunn
J. Dodd
J's
Edwards
Gillies St
Benwly Urbian
Benalla High School Hosts Welcoming Social for New Australians
About 200 people attended at Holding Centre Hall including pupils, staff, and town residents. The event featured dances, piano solos, and thanks to organizers and Centre staff. Borough council planned removal and reroofing of two old dressing sheds in Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla High School
Ato
Action Centre
Alexander
Brigader Christison
Latimer
Errey
Ladies
Sex
Clark
Sroviort
Kosak
Dmytro Dvanchuk
Meod
Nicholas
Hugh McLachlan
Hugh
Marr
of Benalle
Lellan
Dutch Migrants Seek Benalla Area Information
A letter from a prospective Dutch migrant asked Benalla Borough Council for data on local conditions, housing, and land options. The sender from Prancker Holland noted two families planned to migrate to Australia, with ex service members seeking work in green or fruit cultivation and intending to bring a pre cut house. The council referred the matter to the Publicity Committee and will likely forward the irrigation belt circular with more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Leiler
R. Hogenijki Voorstratt 53
Prancker Holland
Australia
Theey
Model Aero Display Draws Large Crowd and Competition
A large crowd watched twenty seven model aircraft including fighters, jets, and gliders at a display featuring a novel dive bombing event. Judges awarded a junior win to Bruce Peidtmann for an engine kit donation contest with a 25 26 25 scoring basis. The Mayor presented the prize, praising the hobby’s value amid thanks from Club President L Griffiths and Rand Auxiliary for post event tea and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiatum
Lan Ballinger
Bush Fire Fund
J. C. Willoughby
Bruce Peidtmann
Willoughby
J. L. Benea
W. McCallay
Hobby Club
L. Griffiths
Rand Auxiliary
Immunisation campaign and health concerns at Borough Council
The health inspector Mr. F. Watson reported possible diphtheria immunisation work later in the year and noted scarlet fever cases among Fed Convent students. He also cited nuisances in blind alleys, suggesting police action and safer right-of-ways. The council described the issue as not serious but planned a warning and food regulations follow up. A separate report showed births in Benalla fell to 61 in the quarter to March 31, a drop of 26 from 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Heals
F. Watson
Uch
Bridge Street
Wilson
Council
Benalla
Benalla Bowing Season Ends With Prize Awards
The Benalla bowling season closed with a presentation by President Dick Bird. Jim McCabe praised for a strong final against Bob Tippett, with Ali Hale and Percy Wiedemann among other trophy winners. A £103 donation was presented to the club, and keeper Jim Inal Har received tribute for the North East green maintained all season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Newaert
Westoer
Trephine
Dick" Bird
Hines i
Jim McCabe
Bob Tippett
Ali Hale
Funtletup
Tom ‘Thornburn
Percy Wiedemann
Percy Trewin
Alan Parker
Alf Grubb
Bu Dick
Max Tlingworth
Handica Bone Beer
Bob Beale
Arch Sadler
Barney Newitt
Lades’ Club
Bird
Bert
Arnott
Pineee
Alf Armott
Aardate
Ies
Jim
Maatloes
Cumming for Gift at Molyullah Easter Sports
Victoria's standout runner Eric Cumming will race in the 130 yards Gift at Molyullah Easter Sports. The event features trotting and betting with handicap listings for riders and horses, including D J Duniam, R Komer, and J Cuming, among others, as preparations intensify in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Cumming
Victoria
Melbourne
Jecey Fane
Malyullah
J. Cuming
D J. Duniam
F. J. Johnson
R. _ Komer
Ames
WBA
R. E. Forest
D. J. Fairless
M_ I. Pescod
A. EB. Bolt
R. Davia
K. 5. Hill
N. E. Webb
R. Howlett
S. A Milstead
Gov
Tennis Wind-Up Recaps Mixed Results From Club Event
The report details a tennis wind-up featuring players including Deven Mane Hooper and J Clarke amid mixed results. It notes captaincy, team matchups, and congratulatory remarks for teamwork and fair play during the Hartley Cup related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Nician
D. Grew Holuin
M. Clifford
J. Clarke
R. Bodew
Vo Downes
Kreeeaj Mies B
K Kelly
Vo Morsdaines
Olver K. Townes
P Nun
Hooper
Ko Kelly J. Weeks
Olive
K Chow
Fatan Dowde
Hartley Cup Wn the Team and Congresolanes Feurris Tent the Sporting Spa
C Downes
Deveninti
Jamies
Lei
Jon
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Csp Ae Meeting
Ormonde
Heaney ’'S Autos
Rita Heane
St Benalla
Bena
Parks and Gardens Committee
Creato L. Bennison
Fawckner
Carnegie
K. J. Hines
A. W. White
P. Quinn
Sre
James
J Hooper
PO Hollan
J Clarke
Downes
Regal Cinema
Star-Lit
Annie
Betty Hutton
Howard Keel
Geese
Fox
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