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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
2
A garbled note suggests Benalla Ensign and Kintail are among likely contenders for the Aberfeldie Handicap. Limited readable text mentions racing odds and possible participants with some names uncertain.
The page details the Danke Queen Contest with entries from multiple districts, noting a strong focus on dress parades, pageantry, and the milking of local support for the queen candidate. It highlights social events at the Institute, including the fancy dress parade, a dress competition, and the general community turnout, with remarks on notable participants and judges.
Shield donated by Mr H Famphiton was presented at the yacht club dinner in Memorial Hall. Mr Wales, Swanpool Club captain, led the speeches with conflation from Mr A Rutherford. Vic Lawther praised the team’s progress and vowed further success after defeating Railways. Trophies were presented, with home and away performances noted and several toasts offered by club members and local officials.
Football notes report opening round fixtures and umpires for Benalla Tungamah League matches on Saturday. Thoona hosts Goorambat with listed players and emergencies. Also listed are Tungamah v St James and other district league clashes with officials named.
A local change affects Ae Pula Jobs Guare O Bries at this street in Benelia. Officials confirm new work allocations for residents of Bakr Street and nearby areas amid ongoing infrastructure adjustments.
Mrs Mary Coombs and her mother from Mansfield return with trophies from Sydney Show and other towns. Mary won champion back at the Sydney Royal, first time in 16 years by a Victorian horse. She took 31 ribbons, with Kald winning the championship and Skylight excelling in pair and jumping events.
Local league schedule shows Benalla Hawthorn Swanpool Goorambat Tolmie Tatong Thoona Winton Winton in a dense postal style. Dates span May to August with home and away matches and several delayed or garbled club names. Strong entities include Benalla Glenrowan Tolmie Thoona Swanpool Goorambat Tatong Winton.
Early program notes show a district football event planned with teams and speakers. The text mentions Holy Name Di Wey and Auburn of Worle as speakers at a May 1 dinner at Memorial Hall and lists several women’s names likely attendees or honorees.
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