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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text describes a public display or event featuring Aero figures and a cycle sale. Mentions Rita Rayne and Jamin Patongtay with uncertain context. Limited clear facts due to garbled Restore indicates a minor exhibition or sale event with names and dates unclear.
Light snowfalls freshened the scene as St James beat North Wangaratta 10.12 to 9.5 with Umpire J. Barry in charge. Mia Helen Polly and Master Ray Berthun were briefly injured during paddock activities and a horse event before the match.
Allen and Dodd starred for Menalla with two early goals as the Benalla side pressed. Matthews and Power of Marty Albury led the attack while Albury's setup and forward work kept the tempo high. Best players included Matthews, Power, Paris, Ward, Merrett, Pepper, and Allen with Benalla tallying 3 goals to 6 for Albury-Marty.
Mr J Houlton writes that demand for his rabbit destruction method is high but he cannot demonstrate to all inquiries. He offers scale models and a leaflet for one guinea and proposes leasing patent rights to Tor Ward for 12 months at 218 shillings and 13 pence unless rejected.
The ground last Saturday was a quagmire with mud inches deep. This week only a few scattered showers have left the field ready for play with Bert Bambridge returning to replace Bruce Currie. The side sees limited changes and aims for a stronger forward line as Gibbs and Laurie O’Donnell gain prominence.
Benalla Seconds defeated Yarrawonga Rovers at Benalla Show Grounds last Saturday. Visitors managed only 1.30 to Seconds 19.01 as the play drifted with poor standard though the crowd enjoyed a lively program including Bodenwieser Ballet and local acts.
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