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Diggers' Sports Held at Violet Town Summary
Violet Town hosted a Diggers sports meet with notable figures such as Bob Broadbent of VOLW officiating. Highlight events included a five mile AC grade scratch race won by Stan James, and Opperman’s popular win in the Ace Derby overall. Local officials and volunteers ran refreshment booths and event duties.
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Bobt. Broadbent
VOLW
Bob
Australia
Ire
Evellot
Piloners
Jim Burden
N. TJ. Wilson
A. E. Beard
E. Horan
L. McDiarmid
V Witte
H. Aldridge
T Beggs
A. White
T. Blake
L. Sheppard
Q Aldridge
FP. Linford
G. Peacoks
H. Trewella
W. Devine
W. Ralston
W. Davi
A. King
Meadune
A. BE. Beard
Stephens
McDiarmid
Mix Ft Thompson
Stan James
Victora
Barry Pyke
Champioan
Mandal Halsill
Burne Recely
V. Powell
FP. Bush
B. Pyke
Wangaratta
P. Bush
J. King
N. Hates
M. Maiskie
R. Benet
Bourth
S. James
P. Anthony
B. Halsall
EB. Smith
F. Bush
Bruce Opperman
E. Smith
Thomas
J. Conlin
Ry Twentyman
C' Crrade
I, Goodrope
P. Toohwy
B. James
J. Nicholson
Q. Aldridge