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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
3
Gold Avon dominates the day’s opener winning the Restricted Handicap Hack Race by ten lengths from March Sun. In the Novice Handicap Anthony Boy edges Prattle Court by a length after Syringa’s injury leads to a dismissed protest by Syringa rider Johnson.
Race results include GOLD AVON winning the first restricted handicap at 5 furlongs by 10 lengths from PRINCESS JOY and MARCH SUN. NOVICE HANDICAP sees SYRINGA defeated by ANTHONY BOY by a length with a protest noted. MARCH HANDICAP winner ST ANGELO prevails by 20 lengths over Marius and Balbeck. FLYING HANDICAP lists COPFREY as winner over Goulburn Girl and Silver Scout. Time 17s etc.
Balbenk failed to clear the barrier in the Handicap as Melbourne favorite Miss Print and Robert Geoffrey scored notable wins. Digger Scott guided Robert Geoffrey to a two-length lead, with Silver Scout challenging late. stewards later cautioned Silver Scout’s owner after an inquiry.
Mr J Morris a ledgerkeeper at the National Bank is taken by Mr R Sharp of Leon gatha. St James Urban Fire Brigade was inspected by a Deputy Chief Officer from headquarters. Farmers report stray dogs injuring and killing sheep with a farmer losing three in one night.
Thoona and District Tennis Association results show A Nivol and D Mili defeating partners 4-0 while A Jones and B Plant swept 3-0 and 2-0 in blows of sets. Mt Bruno A and B posts 74 and 72, with Luweya byes. Goorambat East beats Taminick 9 sets 10d games. many mixed doubles results listed.
The Victorian Producers' Co-op Co Ltd held a fortnightly stock market at Benalla on Tuesday February 27 with strong competition from local Waiwaratu and Melbourne exporters. Fat sheep prices eased from the prior market while store, and cattle prices held firm including bullocks and cows. The Co‑op invites entries for its next market on Tuesday March 13.
Officials expressed good wishes for a speedy recovery for Dr Spitzer at a List meeting. Mayor Dr F St Harrison said he had received a letter from Dr Spitzer explaining he could not devote energy to council matters. Spitzer has returned home but will not resume duties soon.
Benalla youth Malcolm Smith wins the Victorian Clay Bird Championship in Melbourne. He barely kept shooting after an operation and recovers to claim the title, with district rival Mrs Jala Chiner of Goorambut also posting a strong display and taking a trophy.
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The report records multiple matches from a lawn tennis handicap event. Key results include Miss Jean Stephens defeating Miss Janet Clarke in the girls final, and various men and ladies doubles and singles results with scores such as 8-1 and 8-4, detailing rounds from first to final.
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