Sydney Melbourne Jubilee Beach Race planned as major event
Secretary-organiser Mr L W Cugiey passes Benalla for preparations ahead of the 1950 Jubilee Sydney Melbourne Road Race to be held from October. Prime Minister Menzies and General Berryman approved moves to widen participation, with aims to attract international riders including France Italy and England, and to secure funds from municipalities. Former Benalla rider appears among entrants and local towns are urged to contribute funds.
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L. W. Cugiey
Benalla
Preparatona
Ight Hon
Menzies
Berryman
Jubilee
Melbourne Road
Mimatiwur
Prolis
Australia
Wail Merve
Joublle
Newtiik Bic Ane
Mppadriat
Lia Crean
Europe
Italy
Heklum
France
Enijlaind
Raymond Lue
Amaraua
Pbritsy
Victorias
Maymond Sens
Tewn Hardare
Arrargemiente
Benalla C Y M S Visit to Seymour Ends With Banquet
A wet day disrupted the Benalla C Y M S and Girls Club visit to Seymour. Football was postponed and no basketball was arranged, but members enjoyed a six o'clock supper prepared by Seymour ladies. Benalla thanked Seymour for the pleasant day and accepted an invitation to return.
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Benalla C.Y.M.S. and Girls Club
Seymour
Yourini
Benalla
Seymair
Reymour
Swanpool Red Cross Circle Meets for Charity Drive
The Swanpool Red Cross Circle held its annual meeting to plan charity sales and a tea gathering. Members credited Mrs Webster and others for coordinating the arrangements and called for continued support in the town.
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Swanpool Red Cross Circle
Oa Webster
Mears
Wathuck
E. Wartinek
Lukies
Rutherglen Triumphs In Victoria League Showdown
Rutherglen outclassed Benalla and surged to second place in the O and M League as Benalla’s management faces scrutiny. The veteran standouts asserted superiority with a disciplined display, prompting calls for Benalla to regain town confidence and reassess football fundamentals.
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Victoria
Rutherglen
Benalla
Lack of System Proves Downfall in Benalla-Rutherglen Match
Rutherglen dominated with better system, overcoming Benalla’s defense in a high chase game. Key moments saw Walker scoring twice, Brady adding a goal, and Dinsdale, Gleeson, and Wy Lyre contributing, while Benalla pressed late with Green and Allen strong in defense.
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Benalla
Rutherglen
Brady
Lighton
P. Green
Visdtors
Allen
M. Dinsdale
Connolly
Gleeson
Walker
J. Gilfula
Aeatt
Dinsdale
Nicholson
Rutherlen
Benalla Kennel Club grant approved by society
The Benalla A. and P. Society decided to grant 150 pounds to the Benalla Kennel Club to help fund additional kennels at the showgrounds for the forthcoming show. Preliminary plans for the Ketel Club were submitted, and the secretary reported the society’s action following the Planner Committee recommendation.
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Benalla A. and P. Society
Benalla Kennel Clu
Wiprowine Ns
Socwete
M Bo
Seley
I Pinaner Committee
Results at a Glance District League Scores
District league results show Benalla beating Albury 12 to 7 in a high scoring section while Tungamah, Violet Town, and Wangaratta teams post multiple wins. Goorambat defeats Winton 9.6 to 5.14, and Tatong 5.14 over Swanpool 4.4 with Glenrowan advancing by bye.
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Goorambat
IGE
Benalla
Winton
A. Tatong
Swanpool
D. Phoona
St. Glenrowan
Benalla Loses Lead in Tight Rutherglen Clash
Rutherglen outplayed Benalla to win 13.14 to 9.17 as Williams and Gilfills led the visitors with multiple goals. Best on ground Williams, Bywater, Gilfills, Dinsdale and Hawkins starred. Briggs and Andrews stood out for Benalla in a gritty AFL style contest.
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Rutherglen
Rucher
Hietcithick
I von
L. Fprancis
Williams
Benalla
Briggs
Andrews
Bywater
Ohre
Brady
Drournl
Lighton
Avil
J. Gilfiis
Ruvbergsen
Gilfiis
P. Dinsdale
N. Hawkins
Brings
Carson
Allen
Violet Town Dominates Benalla With Accurate Kicking
Violet Town defeated Benalla 21.12 to 5.7 away from home. Bruce Smith led scoring with eight goals as Violet Town’s ruck and half forward line controlled play from early quarters, expanding a 12.7 to 4.1 halftime lead into a 19.11 margin by the third. Benalla’s Corker Rebbechi Hyland and Brooker each netted one.
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Violet Town
Benalla
Bruce Smith
B. Smith
Russel
Stevenson
A. Aldridge
Hammett
K. Croxford
Corker
Rebbechi
Hyland
Brooker
Swanpool Defeats Thoona In District League Clash
Swanpool started strong and led 2.3 to 0 at the first break and maintained control through the game. They added four goals in the final quarter to win 9.9 to 5.6 with goal kickers including Sides, Ridley, Murray, and others for Swanpool while Thoona’s scorers included Rick, Irvine, Walker, Smith, and Webb.
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Swanpool
Thoona
Thoonarick
K. Irvine
L. Walker
Smith
Webb
Ridley
Murray
Benalla and Goorambat Brill battle in tense final minutes
Destrict Leange clash in a tight reserve game saw Goorambat Brill pull clear late as Benalla pressed. Final scoreline featured 58 to 56 with goals spread across quarters. Crowds sparked incidents marred by poor behavior and umpiring tensions as both sides fought for control and quick scores.
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Rombat
Lion Benalla
Hay
Tia
Benalla
Uv Fins
Berlin
Gooram
Saunders
Phived
Burnell
Jas Cpio
Savill
Tot Benalla
Hickey Pryorant Burgh
Winton Triumph Over Strott Side In Tight Win
Winton edged the Strott side by 16 in a hard fought match. Goals came from Winton players including Tatont and crew with multiple scorers across the Wells and Sykes line. Winton led early, held a 3 4 point margin, then extended in the final quarter to secure victory.
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Winton
Strott
Toone
Wells
Winton Jusitey
Winton Y
Sgares
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