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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
3
A partial report notes a tight contest with the home team likely to score and remain in contention. The text mentions a winner advancing to a top position and a second game interest involving clear efforts from players tied to Goorambat.
A new wing valued at £45,000 was officially opened at the Benalla Catholic Convent by the Mayor. The event celebrated future school accommodation for 300 pupils, with 40 boarders. The ceremony featured Reverend Mother and Sisters of Jesus, praise for architect Mr San Miguel and master Mr Epler Burne, and a local community effort including raffles and gifts.
The St Josephs lineup for Saturday hard court matches includes Hiesey Hy st ivan Atei Hylan ivan Mrs McCabe Miss M Wit UB Grade Wring Q Lovemlin Murray Butt Miss M Gleeson Miss M Casgan Mrs McKinner Mrs Noonan for A and B grade divisions.
The Wom Rifle Club reports Patterson, a standout shooter, among top performers in recent practice. Highlights include long range marks at 800 and 3000 yards with Patterson and Thewits posting strong scores, while R. Pat terson led with 93. Several shooters skipped the three-range test.
Fragmentary notes recount a Lake Rowan cricket game with players Jamey, Booth, J. Kelly, and Walker. Mentions Thoona journey, Sgerwood, Hoo, Di Pelly, and sundries. Scoring and full details are illegible.
Benalla extended their unbeaten streak to four with a hard fought win on the Euroa courts. The visitors edged past Yarrawonga Coona and Myrtleford this season and set to host Whorouly next week. Saturday results included Hyland losing to Danlan 3 6 56 and Whitfort beating Birch 6 2 1 6 64 with Hyland and Whitfort teaming for a win.
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