Spitfire Repeats Oakleigh Plate Glory At Caulfield
Spitfire wins the Oakleigh Plate, aiming for a repeat of last year’s Caulfield success. The horse carried 7.2 in a fast Flemington Carnival, with Neville Sellwood lauding her gameness after the Cantala Stakes near-miss. Strong contenders include Our Title, Winlake, and Scolwyn, while Comic Court dominates the St. George Stakes card.
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Sphere
Caulfield
Flemington
Emeralie
Neville Sellwood
Reacher U
Winlake
Scot- Wyn @re
Scolwyn
Flying Halo
Usase
Benny Duke
Sout
Australia
Yel
Gay Saint
Dornoch
Star Port
Armentier
Ralton
Clockwork
Oakleigh
Benalla Shooters at Glenrowan Event Recap
The Benalla shooters at Glenrowan faced a series of divided trophies across events. Winners included R Meikle, A G Wright, G Twanmiey, and A Cuvo dWin in the first sweep and trophy. L Goodwin placed second. In the second sweep, winners were Jones, K Gilu, and Wo HMutchin son with a close finish. The double rise saw Co Jourdan, R Jones, A Boyd, and T Saville sharing top honors. The single barred off 30 yards divided among J J Cooper, Silver, and C Jordan.
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RO Meikle
A. G. Wright
G. Twanmiey
A. CuvodWin
L. Goodwit
Jones
K. Gilu
Wo Hmutchinson
Mneh
Woks
Sliver
K. Graham
K. Cilbb
5. Simith
Pebout
Clagster
Co Jourdan
R. Jones
A. Boyd
T. Saville
J. J. Cooper
Silver
C Jordan
Bowling notes from Wangaratta and Bernalla fixtures
Bowling notes list players for matches against Albury Dark Blues at Wangaratta and against Wangaratta at Bernalla. Names include Grubb Stephens O Callaghan Tomasetti Palmer Ferguson Richardsvan Dunn Tippett Bourke Finn Bird McCormick McCabe Walker Summers Banfeld Hagelthorne Bicknall Thornburn Parkes Graham Sadler Griffin Brigus Munds Smit. Any player not available should contact Arely Sadler by phone 9205.
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Albury
Wangaratta
Grubb
Stephens
O'Callaghan
Tomasetti
Palmer
Ferguson
Richardsvan
Dunn
Tippett
Bourke
Finn
Bird
McCormick
Bernalla
McCabe
Walker
Summers
Banfeld
Hagelthorne
Bicknall
Thornburn
Parkes
Graham Sadler
Griffin
Brigus Emer- Henmes
Munds
Smit
Plemon
Arely Sadler
Burwood Boys Home Appeal Seeks Public Donations
The Burwood Boys Home Appeal collector Mrs. W M Howell solicits donations as the home lacks government funding. The appeal emphasizes maintaining high child welfare standards and requests contributions to the Superintendent Mr S Harri on Warragul Road Burwood.
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Burwood
St Josephs Team to Play Winton This Saturday
St Josephs names its squad for the game against Winton at Terretts ground with lineup P Hickey J OLoughlin F Crathem B Barris J Harris G Harris P Stile K Walte G Hickey W McCabe J Bond R Fitzgibbon. Players should be at the ground by 1:40 p.m and bring afternoon tea. If unavailable contact J OLough.
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St. Joseph's
Winton
Terrett's
P. Hickey
J. O'Loughlin
F. Crathem
B. Barris
J. Harris
G. Harris
P. Stile
K. Walte
G. Hickey
W. McCabe
J. Bond
R. Fitzgibbon
J. O'Lough
Cycling Races At Wangaratta And Pooling Debate
Wangaratta Cycle Club hosted racing to raise funds for Queen of Sport Miss Joan Tayler with Benalla riders excelling. In the 230 ser Sherwill won, Hall placed third. Sherwill again led in the 350 ser with Hall third. A two day trial was proposed from Wangaratta via Myrtleford Bright Harrietville Hotham Heights to Wodonga with Benalla riders Mussra Cook and McLarty. Debate followed on gate pooling with Wodonga Rutherglen Yarrawonga in favor, while Wangaratta and others opposed citing fairness and cost. Albury and Wangaratta expected higher gates. A play return, An Inspector Calls, heads to Benalla Friday March 9 at Tarax Bar.
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Wangaratta
Benalla
W. Sherwill
L. Hall
Sherwill
Hall
L. Hall Agai
J. McLarty
J. Cook
Wodonga
Runerglen
Rutherglen
Yarrawonga
N. Gyton
Moon
Brewster
Shaere
Gates
Rover
W. Pindlay
Albury
Rovers
Young Wives’ Tale” Company
Tarax Bar
Rotary Hoe Demonstration At Ferguson Tractor Show
A lively Rotary Hoe demonstration drew attendees as Ferguson tractors showcased the new hoe with hydraulic lift and depth control. Observers saw the blade terracer carve and refilling soil, while furrow mouldboard plows performed impressively on the hard ground.
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Norman Jones
Swanpool
Yeoheng
Victoria
W .Uccen
New Constable Arrives in Me! District
Constable Bert Allen of Thoona, who joined the force about four years ago, has been stationed in the Me! district during that period. He has performed duties at Benalla and is regarded as a well liked, attractive member of the force in the district.
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Bert Allen
Thoona
Benalla
Benalla to field strong side in Bendigo Week cricket
Benalla players named to represent Swoopoow and District Cricket Association travel from Wie Benalla Hotel at 1 pm Sunday. New players include Jouis Miller 4H Wales Ken Ridley boosting the squad. Two withdrawals filled by C Jensen and C McFadzean. Benalla schedule lists Leaghur Luckington Barken's Creek VDoncia Mologa with finals on March 24. Mr Jim Freitag manages the side with RR Wilton as official scorer. Semi finals March 10 and 17 at Swanpool and District Association two day matches start 2 pm. Grounds to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Swoopoow and District Cricket Association
Iwsingle
Wie Benalla
Wid
Shiree
Jouis Miller
Wales
Ken Ridley
Miller
Ridley
Sergeant
Muromod FP
Praser
Vacwiies
Leaghur
Kangaroo Flat
Luckington
Barken's Creek
Vdoncia
Ewing Park
Mologa
Jim Freitag
Wilton
Molyullah
Swanpool and District Association
Saturday's Matches Next Week Schedule Featured
Saturday's matches show a compact list of fixtures for next week with teams and venues. The brief notes indicate timing and location details for each game as published in district sports pages.
Football Admission Prices Up
Football admission prices rise to 2 shillings 6 pence for next season after league approval at the annual meeting. Some delegates opposed saying it burdens workers, while others argued the entertainment value justifies the cost. Children over five will be charged 6d, a change from last year when most clubs did not charge youngsters.
Nine Teams In Benalla Tungamah League
At a St James meeting of Benalla Tungamah League delegates Mulwala and Yarrawonga Seconds were admitted conditionally pending clearances from their home leagues. If cleared nine teams will compete, with a possible tenth if another acceptable application is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Mulwala
Yarrawonga
Lawn Tennis Notes Winners in Ladies Tournament
Winners on Saturday in the ladies tournament were Miss Sheppard and Mrs Took. Miss LD Thompson and Miss Conquest also placed with Mrs Burt and Miss Renkin, Mrs Humphris and Miss Arnott. Final: Miss Sheppard and Mrs Took defeated Mrs Burt and Miss Renkin. Wednesday's play.
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Miss Sheppard
LD Thompson
Miss Conquest
Burt
Miss Renkin
Humphris
Miss Arnott
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