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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
2
A compiled report covers Lash es Tball results, upcoming matches between Benalla and Wankuraka Rovers, and team lineups. It notes injuries to players, umpires for BET League, and managerial updates as well as a summary of notable performances and forthcoming championships in the region.
A long list of contenders and horses including Peerless Ben Regilla Crystal Tide Harlem Lane and Gallant Heir are assembled for major races at Shepparton with detailed Derby and Handicap events noted. The program features numerous entries from NSW Victoria and Western Australia across 24 and 11 furlong races highlighted by the El Dorado Handicap and Picton Picke-Poi-All.
Golf notes describe a tournament weekend with a foursome format on May 4 and a medal event. Players choose partners and arrangements are at the clubhouse. Tea is planned with visitors welcome and a social gathering follows on May 12 at 4 o'clock in the clubhouse.
A report of a presentation to BDCA Secretary Mr Keith Sherwill at the Oval. R W Burek conveyed thanks for arranging a team visit, praising the planning and welcoming Benalla, hoping the visits continue for many years.
The opening round on Saturday features Katandra Wilby Dookie Sollene Tung inah Mulwala-y kie Murramine vo St. James Violet Town have a bye. Brisbane cleared to Trafalans named captain and coach Tolmie. Violet Town expected to be without key players Kev Hovan West Bailey and others as trials in practice games proceed.
The Dookie Mothers Club met in Wueschy lant to arrange the Shepparton District Schools Sports for the next day, but rain forced postponement to May 2. O D Olinesn brothers lost a shed to fire, neighbors helped, and Mary Street Doo ie residents appealed to the Major.
Benalla hosted a series of finals with seeds Stas Hanahan and J Thompson defeating B Hyland in the mixed. Carlen-Roach beat Hyland Thomson in men’s C doubles. J Van boat Mira Carter and Pat O Kane led in women’s B singles with O Kane defeating Dr Bingo Melbourne and McKearney setback to Symons in doubles.
The Benilla Cycle Club begins the season Saturday with an over 13 mile event from Chain Pace ap to Bini Bridge and Holdout Centre finish. Handicaps listed for Sor Green FR Robson Tucker Holds Wort Cleary Putt Castles Marper Webster Hammond Tobley Evans Walker Preach. The race starts at 2 pm sharp.
The band plans a march from Pip Station at 1 20 p m on Saturday to the four ball et for Anzac Day service at Warrenbayne The afternoon service at Bevalla is timed for the boardsmen bus. A table tennis club has formed with three men’s teams and one ladies team The opening tournament at Walker’s Sports Store is set for April 28 at 7 30 p m All children may attend a fancy dress ball at Memorial Hall on Thursday night at 7 o’clock sharp Col Gam will teach ballroom dancing and waltz steps
Local racing notes point to Rousselore as a strong chance in the Holisuls at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The consistent mare Caroline Aniaed and others like Engraver and Great Caesar are named as threats, with Sandown Cup form cited and several close runs noted.
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