Middleton Wins Geelong Gift in Tight Finish
Middleton, a Footscray rider, clinched the Geelong Gift by inches after a close sprint final. Hammond challenged early as Hutchinson and McDonald closed strong, with each heat and semi showing tight deadlines and fast times.
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Benalla Boy
J. H. Nicholson
Streete
Norm
McDonald
Gerald Hutchinson
Hammond
W. X. O’brien
Hutchinson
Benalla
J. A. Brady
N. R. Woodbridge
E. Scott
Kane
Clancy
Hogan
Benalla reunion recalls a life and death struggle
A fragmented account recalls a long-ago incident in Benalla involving two men after a 25 year separation. Denny endures a violent dispute with his wife nearby, while a friend Arthur assists, and Denny is taken for medical observation. The memory centers on a fearsome confrontation and its aftermath.
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Benalla
Denny
Arthur
Brothers Reunite After 35 Years in Mansfield
A touching reunion occurs in Mansfield as two brothers meet after a 35 year absence. A chaplain tied to the military honors shared in Korea, FP J Griscoe visits the brother and officiates a ceremony at Mansfield. The event highlights community resilience and family ties.
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Witien
Tin Korea
FP J Griscoe
Bus
Maurusfield
Firiscoe
Mansfield
Vier
Pr. Keogh
Willam Briscoe
Local Tender For Mortuary Work At Benalla
J A Cook M L A received word that tender Mr F K Ball of Arundel Benalla has been needed for the erection of a froary at the Benalla Police Station. Cow said that as a local, will be going out shortly with hopeful that it is in and soon and read Lord everyone’s satisfaction.
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J. A. Cook
M.L.A
F. K. Ball
Arundell
Benalla
Cow
Ducks Beset by Gunmen Shot in Wide Freshwater Waters
Report describes duck shooting as a planned event across several sites including Henty Ovens River Yarrawonga and the Yarrawonga weirs with water depths noted six feet at one location three to six feet at others. Daily bag limits and cartridge quotas are outlined as well as imports of ammunition for the season.
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Doodle Jr
Appeal Opens For Flood Relief by The Ensign
The borough council launches an appeal for European flood relief funded by public donations. Lord Mayor Melbourne and Cr. Iv Lg endorse the effort and urge strong community support through The Ensign or the associated channels.
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Melbourne
Cr. iv. Lg
Porcaen
New Year Eve hostel shooting case in railway town
Three railway workers Horst Kunkel Hans Klugman and Werner Buchwald faced charges after shots were fired during a New Year’s Eve party at a hostel near the town. They admitted firing through windows and ceiling while drunk. windows and passageway suffered damage estimated under £20. The rifle used was a repeater with a telescopic sight.
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Buchwald
Allan James Kay
Benall
Kunkel
Leslie Edward Real
Hagaa
Bois
Klingman
Bellee
Pool Appeal Opens In Two Weeks
The Appeals Committee chaired by Dr D J Mackenzie met at Renold Chains to push the swimming pool project. The Apex Club’s L Allnutt elected secretary. £1500 already raised and £5000 sought to finish dressing sheds and clear the club’s overdraft. Donations will be solicited via circular letters and townwide canvassing.
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Renold Chains
Unis de Chon
D. J. Mackenzie
Committed
Apex Club
L. Allnutt
Mackenzie
Mate Erlity
Micy
F Pawekner
Owli Orie Wika
Wallace
Terrett
Rolali
Allnutt
Liquiante Apex Club
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Gift Winner's Stable
Joe Galvin
Middleton
W. Hammond
F. M Donohue
Donohue
Cecil Streete
G. Hutchinson
N. McDonald
Ing Hutchinson
Prida
Geelong
Footscray
Peter Anthony
Ocal Tender R Mortuary
Winton
Flay
Railways
Horst Kunkel
Hans Klugman
Werner Otto Baehwold
Harry Wigmore
Chénnecoo
Schwald
Gay
Dave
Dan Ove Cleirge
Hell
C! Alexander
Mand
Fletchers
Cook
M.I.A
A. W. Best
Kooyong
Martin
Trudi
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