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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

4

Albany Benga Game Vital ofothe Albueye Benga

Five leading teams ready for crucial matches with Albury Benalla Wangaratta Corowa Yarrawonga Myrtleford Rutherglen and North Albury. Albury and Benalla faltered last week while Myrtleford and Wangaratta showed form, shaping tense round ahead at home grounds and on the road.

Albueye Benga Game Vital Ofothe Albury Benalla Hey Wangaratta Ia Coroowa Ch Wangaratta Corownine Yarrawonga Rutherglen North Albury Myrtleford Benilla Wodonga Benalla North Rutherglen

Weather Mars Coursing Fixture Draws Big Crowds

A large audience gathered for the Mars coursing fixtures in Victoria and New South Wales. Rain extended the event to tomorrow, with a first round held on Tuesday and yesterday. Winners included Glen Kefalin and Tipper Lion among others, with final runs expected tomorrow morning.

Victoria New South Wales Yarrawonga Andiriech Tipper

Parlaw Favored In Scramble At Course Fences

Godfrey Watson’s Parlaw favored to win after improving form and a comfortable last-week victory over Don Sion. National winner Don Sion may feel fatigue from recent exertions as Tedum, Epic Mark in the Hiskens Steeple, and others race for a close place. The field includes Gay Ghost, Just Mark, Mighty Fox, Diplomacy, Kintail, Golden Pippin, and The Beau in a tight program with The Chateworth Plate and Lilimur Two-year-old race shaping the card.

Godfrey Watson Pilaw Eee Wit Hee Don Sion Parlow Don Ston Tedum Gay Ghost Cray Ghost Mark Mighty Fox Araha Nul Diplomacy Kintail Great Scout Wild Berry Charces Geo Mediate Sir Owen

Farmer delays in rifle permits blamed on system

H H Scott of the Victorian Sporting Shooters' Association corrected a Melbourne statement, saying the farmer did not go to Benalla police but Alexandra. He criticized the permit process, noting travel of 350 miles and six weeks to obtain a rifle, while foxes continue killing lambs.

Mrxandra Benalla Melbourne H. H. Scott Victorian Sporting Shooters’ Association Scott Kerr-Taylor Alexandra

Ram Sells High At Melbourne Stud Sheep Sale

A two year old Corrie dale ram of pure Guthrie breed from Stanbury Stud Ceres Victoria sold at the Melbourne annual stud sheep sale. Mr C A of Beeac purchased the ram for over 950 guineas, topping the previous record of 750 guineas set two years earlier by Mr Moody for a Redbank ram.

Melbourne Guthrie R. E. Wetenhall Stanbury Stud Ceres Victoria Beeac Moody Redbank

Horse Racing Entries and Plates Listed for Upcoming Meetings

The selections list shows horses including Gay Ghost Blue Lagoon Araha Nui Chatsworth and more in various plates and stakes events. Mediate Malakoff, RousseLorel, So Simple, Prince O Fairies appear in the Australian Steeple and other plates. Swordsman, Kintail, Diplomacy feature in the St Aubin Handicap alongside Cambria Plate entries.

Benalla Police Boys' Club Boxing and Wrestling Tournament

The Benalla Police Boys' Club plans an October boxing and wrestling event to raise funds for a club room. A site for the new club is under inspection and plans are being finalised. With Goorambat now open, competition is expected between Benalla and that centre. Further details will follow.

Benalla Police Boys’ Club Goorambat Benalla Tial Ll

All Blacks Triumph In Close Weekend Contests

A fractured regional report notes All Blacks victory last Saturday boosting hopes. It analyzes five leading teams including Goorambat Glenrowan Tolmie and Tatong with upcoming matches and the likelihood of securing a place in the four.

All Blacks Rowan Goorambat Glenrowan Tolmie Tatong Thoona Winton Goorambaat Faway

Night Trotting Dates and Breeders Plate Plans

The Racecourses Licences Board allocates 75 country meetings under the Trotting Races Act for the season. In the North Eastern District, Shepparton hosts six meetings and Mooroopna three. Four or more day clubs must stage at least 25 percent on Saturdays or public holidays or meetings are run by Trotting Control. The Breeders Plate for two year olds rises to £2750 with five qualifying races for colts fillies and geldings. Finals and heats are set for Melbourne Showgrounds over one mile.

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