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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
3
Readable fragments from a Benalla area gymkhana report note rounds, players, and handicap races. Mentions names such as Wes Handicap and Molter Bice with scattered scores and event hints. The garbled text points to team activity and a competitive round at Golden Vale, including references to holes and a 3271 score sequence.
Manning defeated Wraser 8 and 7 in a 36 hole match play to win the 1953 A grade club championship. The match was keenly fought with Manning taking the lead after 18 holes. A keen duel also saw R Washington defeat R Crockford 4 and 3 in B grade, while C grade saw G Bennell beat B Dolphin 7 and 6. J W Meadows Trophy went to A Hyland Jr in a bogey competition. Next week features four ball stableford and stroke monthly medal events.
The report details a very wet and heavy course during the Handicap eight event. N Steph led with a strong 77 to qualify, followed by J Champion Turpie and others including Smith Jefferson and L Ledger. Final scores listed include Champion 95 68 and A 89 70 with Robinson 88 72 and 83 72.
Mt Beauty defeated Benalla 4 matches to 2 in the pennant final played on the Wangaratta links last Sunday. Matches included Carey losing to K Quirk, Olsen edging Suenhens, Whitfort beaten by Hutton, Clark defeating Hoagson, Stolz beating Richardson, Baird losing to Porter, and Oliver drawing with Perry.
Benalla Club notes celebrate Colin McKensie winning a handicap event with a 71 72 at Avenel on a par 70 course. The piece urges a members versus associates handicap match near season end and cautions duties on duty members to enter 2/ details, noting potential penalties for playing outside match guidelines and planning for Wangaratta Sunday.
In a heavy conditions fourball contest at Benalla, Mrs P Collie and Miss Dwyer defeated their opponents four down. Notable scores include Mrs Dwyer pairing with Mr Culling at four up on one, and other results listed among attendees. Notices urged Associates to review displayed DOT information.
The 8.B.C. North Eastern branch social club honored by ten attendees at the annual general meeting in Presbyterian Hall last Saturday. Members from Alexandra Renchworth Fehuen Coberan Kyabram Shepparton Wonirnna Wodonga Yarringy attended dinner in Memorial Hall. Officials included AJ Watson Benalla and other Melbourne and Elerion leaders.
Margery Hore, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Hore of Benalla, wed Derek Bolton, younger son of Mr and Mrs Bolton of Bendigo. The ceremony occurred in a church setting with relatives and friends in attendance during a week of local society events.
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Over 59 attended the Benalla Red Cross meeting presided by Mrs Brings. The annual report notes 192 members and seven juniors enrolled in the 12 months, receipts totaling around £708 with contributions from district circles and market proceeds. Donations funded headquarters allowances, with blood donation events and community activities highlighted. The year closed with medals presented to several members and officers elected for the coming year.
Miss Shirley Jensen Weariec wore a frock of lime and lace with a high neckline and three rows of frills at the Capitol Ball. Her accessories and sleek styling drew attention as guests admired her attire and poise.
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