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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
3
A report notes Curtana Premiership Ball awards with trophies presented by arason William and attendees Ai ho attendere, confirming a tied result and prize distribution at the event.
Colin McKenzie defeated Colin Boyd in straight sets to win the Benalla Lawn Tennis Club singles title. McKenzie, the Victorian country champion, claimed the cup donated by Mr T. Clarke in memory of his late member. Clarke also presented a crystal cup prize.
At the annual Younger Set Hockey Club meeting Miss May Martin was reelected president Miss Mary Doxey elected secretary and Miss Leary Bake elected treasurer. The club will have coach Brian Crocker from Lie Berilia High School as adviser during the year.
A small field competed at Golden Vale Golf with winner R McNamara carding 1 up. Results list McNamara 1 up over Mane tung and others with many matches decided by downs or strokes. Entries for knockout competition close Wednesday at six with V Lucas.
After the Air Pageant on Saturday several ex officers of the TLA A P discussed forming an Aero Club in Benalla. It was felt that with the Benalla Aero drome there would be every aero club in Benalla and a meeting of howe interested will be called shortly. The prime mover was Mr H L Ramaden of Molgullan who a FAAP Utetractor during the war. Afigione Interrated In the proposal Insaked to contact Mr dramaden Mr Scott Murphy the Hank of Australasia or Mr Shaughnur 46 Carrier Bireet
Benalla, led by new Captain-Coach Ken Walker, defeated Yarrawonga by 50 points in the 1950 season opener. Key players included Gleeson Walker Pinder and Bond for Benalla, while Yarrawonga relied on Clancy Price and Squires. Final score Benalla 14.17 (101) to Yarrawonga 7.9 (31). Other results: Albury 16.14 to Nib, Wodonga over Myrtleford, and Wangaratta on top of Wang Rovers.
The report praises local lacrosse speed and stamina under coach Ken Walker. Kevin Gleeson shines with five goals from five kicks in the Gret half, signaling a strong season ahead. The piece lauds Walker as a grand leader and notes a fine performance by Brighton.
Weights published for Benalla Racing Club winter fixture with nine races listed. Notable entrants include Veracious, Golden Bear, Multitude, Seren, and Princess Joy among others in six furlong and longer events. Weights reflect a strong bettakey field across Novice, Winter Hcap, Pony Race, and Flying Handicap divisions.
Amid rough drafting of notes from Mansfield practice, Kevin Bond impressed with high leaps and gem-like marks. Pred Exton sidelined with injuries as George Share and Ross Lighton also faced fitness issues. Jack Connolly replaced Lighton while Alec Mc Donnell battled ankle trouble. Prewar weekly feature remained popular with players and spectators as curtain-raisers highlighted selected teams.
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