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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
2
Open season notes mix football flashes with golf cues. Fragmentary lines reference Benalla and associates, noting matches, players, and scores in a terse, period-tinged local summary. Entities are unclear due to OCR glitches but include Benalla and local golf and football mentions.
The report outlines the defendant admitting he was the driver when the accident occurred. Witnesses note two beers at Lie Royal and four at the Victor. He was taken to a doctor who declined examination, then to the Police Station where he was charged. The account mentions his license, the sergeant’s witness statements, and related medical or legal steps taken after the incident.
A fragmentary note records a debit near Valance of pounds. The entry mentions the Beralis Rural Fire Brigade and a tery feeding at six pounds.
Messy item notes band practice disruption and upcoming events. Dates May 11 17 and 2 are listed for a petition and activities in the main hall. Organisers announce successful collections and plans with Wardrops and browhies, plus table games and social events for ladies and men at Wardrop’s.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Garkh Aut Quinn aged 69 at Nurse Grahams private hospital after a long illness. She was wife of Jaks Quinn for 38 years and mother of two daughters Mary and Sarah. Burial at Benalla Cemetery after prayers at St Joseph's Church. Also reported is the death of Mr Walter Simonds of 67 Benson Street Whitegate, aged 67, married to Annie Lilian Burns, with five daughters surviving. Simonds known in the Whitegate district for his good qualities and community ties.
Former Berulla player T. Febeceht has been cleared for Tasmanian duties by the B.P.C. The decision follows review of eligibility and transfer rules, with officials stating the clearance enables immediate participation in Tasmanian competitions.
A report from a committee meeting notes BP membership ticket sales. Persons holding receipts for tickets may claim them at either entrance gates on Saturday.
Des Smith led the Small Bore Rifle Club shoot at the Small Born Mine Club with an M4 top score. J Munckerell saved the greatest handicap percentage to reach a possible 100. The 12 best scores among 27 competitors included Jo Mackerret and Matthews with high marks.
Geoff Brisbane leads the side as they aim for another premiership after M Webb’s clearance appeal was rejected. The appeal to the Benalls and District League will be heard tonight at Memorial Hall.
North Riding, winner of the Westall Teas on a appeals strong in the Moonee Valley handicap. Great Caesar and Thundering Legion figure, with Minlmott’s stable riding again to be respected. Pima rendi and Portmham shown form at Flemington, Fetlur a live chance, while Great Scout and Beau Cavalier also factor in the weight challenges.
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