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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
6
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Benalla mounted a late effort but went down to Albury by 22 points after a seesaw final. Key moments included Tamthing’s early collarbone injury and a determined Albury defense led by Matthews, Guppy, and Lawther. Fans travelled by five buses as the tightly fought match ended with Albury securing the victory.
A concise report credits the better team winning the contest with captain Jim Matthews delivering standout leadership. Power Wade Langhole Cox Chain and the Gard brothers contributed sharp play, marking a solid team effort on the field.
Benalla at home on Saturday faced Swanpool in a tight league match. Swanpool led early and held on to win by 11 points as Benalla, despite boosts from Mecinneny and Bambridge, struggled to field a full side and improve in attack. Core scores showed Swanpool ahead at every break with strong defensive work from Bambridge and Backland keeping Benalla at bay.
In a windy Murray Valley League semi final Tungamah and St James clashed with Tungamah opening scoring through Kreeck and Lane. J Kelly kick a long drop goal for St James and Kreeck added a third for Tungamah as the wind influenced play. By halftime Tungamah led 7 4 to 6 5 then extended in the third as Lonie and Irvine hit for St James while Tungamah replied with Kreeck and Kresek goals.
In a Saturday action the Tungamah defeated Mt Sames 18 1. Next Saturday St James faces Burramine at Tungamah with the winner advancing to meet Tungamah in the grand final on a date to be decided. The Murray Valley Learn delegates discuss ground arrangements after the final match. BENALLA STOCK MARKET report notes a biennial market in the Corporation yards with attendees from Devenish Moyhu Violet Town and Lory. Priced cattle auctions are listed with Helfers at £10. Our next market is scheduled for September ird with further entries invited.
Victorian Producers Co op Co Ltd reports their usual fortnightly market held in Benalls Corporation yards on Tuesday 30 August. A good yarding of cattle and sheep offered with quotes from multiple buyers. Early entries invited for forthcoming sales.
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