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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1953

Page

2

Benalla Triumphs Over Wangaratta Rovers In Season Opener

Benalla defeated Wangaratta Rovers 22 11 142 to 13 11 89 as Kevin Hurley starred with ten goals. Hurley faded briefly in the third quarter but recovered to steer Benalla, with Hanlon Spriggs Currie Jacobs Vance among best. Rovers missing captain coach Jock Herd and vice-captain Ray Reeves could not stop the locals who led from the first bounce.

Hurley Minns Rovers Eld Vance Sloan Hanlon Benalla Wangaratta Rovers Phil Green Hotaik Onal Penne Yland Spriggs Ranvey Ranwey Masci Benalis Wangaratta Rover Katz Serieon Brian Kelly Huggins Warren Longstaff Bruce Currie Ipeine Sri Wrouant Bill Kelly Domruaery Hill Ottley Jacops Alan Bell Herman Benwila Bert Jones Carson Cramp Metnds Benalla Hanlon J Spriggs I. Currie Jacobs Vance Rovers Rootsey Waldron Saunders

Benalla Seeks Strong Finish as Merely Four Contenders Remain

Benalla sits fourth among five teams after a victory over Corowa in round five, with Wangaratta Albury and Wodonga ahead. Kevin Hurley added ten goals to climb to second in the league's goal tally as Neil Hanlon also starred. results include Myrtleford and Corowa losses and North Albury’s strong showings in the weekend fixtures.

Wangaratta Albury Wodonga Corowi Benalla Appaw Myrtleford Ba Corowa Rutherglen Benalla Ee Wang Rovers Yarrawa North al Pull Kevin Hurley Benalla Neil Hanlon A. Cuneen Myrtleon K. Hurley A. Tate Crisfield Corowa J. N. Hanlon F. Elkington Iene A. Bramham Gavurday Aimes Eithe Bury Waratta Nth Alba Aeweren V. Benalla Wang Rovera Benaline Violet ‘Town Galle Mulwala Tungaat Burramine Lalit Rookie Katandra Wiiby

Juniors Open Season Opens With Curtain Raiser Match

Newly formed junior football clubs begin their season with two matches at U F and a curtain-raiser. Stars led by M Crimmins Kelleher Harris Bower Hearn and Brown dominate in the Shounds game while Rockets defeat top opponents. Goal kickers include R Manfield Sherlock Connolly with Kiwi players also noted.

Ager U.F Rockets Manfield L. Sherlock Connolly R. Lindsey Esroe Barr J. Beonitas F & Hytged Jon Pail Fox Loughlin Dalton Ehine

Life Membership for A. W. Roscoe in Benalla KSL Sub-branch

The Benalla sub-branch of the KSL awarded life membership to A. W. Roscoe following a recommendation from the general committee. Secretary F. R. Bigmore praised Roscoe for his long association, role as State Councillor for five years, and efforts like starting the gymkhana to reduce hall deficits. Dr W. Ferguson and President T. Wise seconded and supported the motion, which was carried unanimously amid applause.

A. W. Roscoe Benalla K.S.L General Committee Roscoe F. R. Bigmore Bigmore W. Ferguson Victoria Boal Sinc Aires Roscoe T. Wise

Goorambat Triumph Over Swanpool In One Sided Match

Goorambat easily defeated Swanpool on Swanpool ground. The visitors led 5.1 to 1 point at half time as Sutherland and Dempsey combined well. Dempsey kicked six goals while Goorambat’s kicking improved, final score 8.8 56 to 1.4 10.

Goorambat Oun Pool Swanpool Sutherand Dempsey LO le Scotes Cgigorumbat

Benalla and District League Opens With Tight Competitions

Tatong and Glenrowan look strong as Benalla district football opens. Tolmie defeats All Blacks 10.7 (67) to 4.9 (33) in tough conditions with key contributions from Jilbert and Griffin. Goorambat and Thoona scored solid victories amid early-season adjustments.

Goorambat Swan- Ool John Sutherland Nalinga Tolmie Proen Thoona Tatong Blacks Ae Dfo Healy Proven Jilbert Telmie All Blacks Uarter Hossack Griffin Woodford Levy Bian Warhurst

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Frialny Hanson Hyland Wangaratta Vers Ig Staff Ottrey A. Dyall Garden Street Bridge Street Benalla & District League Mitchell Tomkins J. A. Terrett & CO Lim H. Foster L. W. Hoskin OWEN Wedge Street Briat Seri Benalla Plumbing Crofton Street
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