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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
10
An unclear fragment mentions names and possibly a fete or event. Readable elements include partial names such as Mace C and Westin, with stray references to cattle and art. No clear date, place, or outcome can be determined from the damaged text.
The match pits Goorambat against North with Kevin Goonan expected to return after a leg issue and Cookies Barry Kearney possible clear for selection. Ruckman Davis may drop to back pocket if Goonan plays. Tony Matherson has transferred and could push to find a forward role.
A community table tennis event on Wednesday June 16 plans a trip to Kyabram to play eight social inter-association matches. Five teams are needed with two A grade sides and three other teams. Interested players should attend Walker's Store around 6 pm with a 7 6 return. Three Centre teams have entered along with one Boys' Club team.
The Shepparton show drew dog fanciers who awarded prizes across breeds. Burns' Yarminda won the Frat challenge certificate for best greyhound. Judy Brad earned a test challenge certificate. Mrs Tom Manmond led whippets with Galpin Marshall, taking first and second reserve. Mrs Dieney showed a pug puppy to first and a second, and EA Williams’s Leprena Lemon plus Wine ton took top spots. Miss Luckhurst earned three fiftees with Pekinese Len Lee-Sha including first in novice and second in open.
Swanpool Cricket Club held a pre season event with players Henry Moore and Sean Kennedy among those praised by club president Mr W H Denner. He congratulated the team on their year’s work, thanked supporters especially the women, and wished to see every player’s name on the Pamphilion Shield if it returns.观
The Rev A McLean led Empire Youth Sunday services at St Andrew’s Church Sunday morning and at Warrenbayne in the afternoon. An all world wide order of service was used and the coronation symbolism discussed. Participants included St Andrew’s youth Burken and Dyall. Warrenbayne featured R Heywood. The rector delivered an address praising true realness and Chiu sang Blake’s Salem.
An industry chief from Montague Burren Ltd asserts wool outperforms synthetics in handling and feel. He notes nylon blends may improve, but pure synthetics fall short and fail to meet customer expectations. He emphasizes wool’s natural comfort and drape remain superior.
A dense OCR filled listing outlines the calendar of racing clubs across Victoria including Benalla Kilmore Wangaratta Seymour Wodonga Shepparton Tatura and more. It lists meeting dates from August through February across many clubs with scattered month names and club titles.
Keneally Football Club received new guernseys to be worn in Saturday’s home game at North Albury. The club seeks boys to help with home matches and invites interest from several listed local players and helpers. Eligible applicants should contact Mr RR Dagger in Benalla West.
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