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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
6
In a festive match Cleary's Eleven defeated Robinson's Eleven by two runs. Key performances came from K Walker and D O'Bryan with notable bowling support from E Cleary and C Volk as the teams totaled 176 and 174 respectively.
B D C A v Walker and Quinlan etc shows dismissals and scores. Bowlers Quinlan and Sherwill led with two and seven wickets. Ince and Hearn contributed. Match details include Ridley and Bridifoot not out, with totals and fall of wickets in a compact club game record.
Benally won by 99 runs after dismissing Swanpool for a total 213. Key scores include R. Jacobs 7, E. Creap 6, J Quinlan 0, W. Keenan 0, and Ridley 3/9 with bowling led by S Ridley.
Benalla players faced Wangaratta with J Tanner out bowled by McKenzie and Nichols dismissed by McNamara. Sundries include L Robinson 0/10 Cleary 0/6 and team bowling figures with McNamara taking multiple wickets and McKenzie securing key dismissals.
Lake Rowan defeated Swanpool by 20 pins in a bowling contest led by N. Dobinson and G. Abbott with strong showings from J. Derrick and G. Willet. Irvine and McQualter anchored Swanpool’s bowling effort, while Weston and Ridley contributed solid frames.
Miss Mary Coombs withdraws from No 13 after Beamery the yearling mare refused to race at Mansfield Boxing Day. Beamery fell turning into the straight but rider Sellars escaped injury as the race was halted. An admirer remarks on Beamery and her jockey’s nerves during padding and saddling.
Coronation preparations unfold in Britain with grand rituals and 700 guests planned. Royal robes and regalia command high prices and extensive displays while a massive public spectacle awaits across London with stands and barriers erected for the event.
The death occurred on Christmas Day at 5 Carrier Street Benalla of Fwin Exton a well known resident aged 85 born in Samaria son of the late Georar and Elia Pecon He married Mia Annie Eiia Brown in 62 years and survived by five sons and four daughters plus many grandchildren and in laws The funeral at Benalla Methodist Church was conducted by Rev E K Ditterich with burial at the Moorngay cemetery under the arrangements of E A Abbott
Births registered total 44 males and 43 females. deaths total 20 with 12 males and 8 females. Data recorded at Benalla.
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