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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
4
A forthcoming Thoona sports day outlines an attractive program with extra races for youths age two to six and a memorial gift in honor of a late benefactor. Donated prize money and added events like a 220-yard handicap aim to boost attendance and community participation.
A deputation led by Mr Coleman from the Victorian Road Transport Association will meet Minister Fort Minhier today to press changes to an omnibus set of regulations. They warn the rules to start Sunday will end long distance haulage and threaten state transport, naming supporting bodies such as the Vic Storekeepers Federation and Building Industry groups. The secretary claims if enacted the policy would devastate Victoria’s transport and industry.
A garbled report notes a downturn in women’s tennis with scarce top players. It mentions Australia’s Maureen Senna and US junior champ Jule Bampoon as potentially beneficial names, implying a need to bolster the field and competition.
Deputy Commissioner J A Neal announces a national campaign targeting tax evading employers. The inquiry, starting in March and extending to late June, will involve intensified checks by taxation officers and post offices as they pursue offenders and tamper evidence.
An open week cricket event in Ben digo features Will Field Strong Team and WaNDuOT District with Healerly leading efforts. NSW stars De ante Thrlass and others from NSW are noted among participants as teams assemble for the Monday start and 400 players are expected across events.
Australia’s largest car rally, 1200 miles, organized by the Victorian Sporting Car Club and sponsored by The Sun, runs in April from Melbourne. The route traverses Victoria’s scenic highways, with licensed drivers eligible for a £200 The Sun trophy. Overnight stays and finish details are planned in Melbourne.
Racing notes discuss Flying Halo's expected run in the William Reid Stakes at Caulfield. The piece references other contenders, past performances and potential runners like Plabetarium and Lohengrin Aas, noting recent form and possible outcomes in the mile event.
Local cricket coverage notes Benalla players and regional teams at Euroa Country Week. Mentions Newry Viole Terwn and Kevin Hogan involvement with Violet Town, plus other Euroa selections including Frank Mogaane Dournan and Dick A.
A list of racing selections across multiple handicaps including Niddrie and Caldermeade trials. Janteval and Solar Slipper top the Niddrie, Power Scout leads Cranmalian Trial, Flying Halo and New Britain prominent in Laverock William Reid Stakes, and Free Kick leads Australia Day Cup contenders with Prince Of Fairies nearby.
Kevin Gleeson signed three clubs forward Yormar Benalla and Ruuier Siena after kicking 108 goals last season, with the weekend fall described.
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