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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
4
Benalla Golf Club reports a good season with active committees keeping the club orderly. Volunteers plan a future event including a charity drive and handicapped meter game to test new formats, aiming to engage members and showcase club activities.
The Devenish Tunganah Tennis Association announced officers with Mr Rowlands as president and Messrs James Hooper and A Spinks as vice presidents. Secretary and treasurer is Mr P J Lidwerwood. Matches begin October 10 with a bye for the Benalla Show. forthcoming fixtures list Devenish, Nookambat, Tungamah, Dookie and other clubs.
Delegates at the Benalla and District Peothall League dinner praised William Bamblett for 58 years of officiating with the Devenish Club. He has held multiple roles and contributed across generations, including service at Devenish at ZL and during many seasons, with a storied record in the district.
The All Blacks Football Club guests visited Daylesford enjoying a weekend tour with officials Bob McNanary Frank Phillie and others leading the party. They traveled by bus through Coemule Bendive Tatura Shepparton and met local players from Footscray CYMG and other clubs. Secretary Kim Spencer notes all players originate Melbourn area and will be photographed at Smiths Studio on Sunday.
The Annual Warnamest Tennis event at Benalla Laven Tennis Club will be held January 1 2 and 3 next year decided at a council meeting naming JM Fealy secretary and treasurer for the coming year. Membership renewals were discussed and the all time record of 473 members set last year noted. The weather may affect the start as the season opens with plans for a visit to Wangarats and a central Victoria course event.
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Mr. Jack O'Dea formerly of Malsitiah takes over property at Drow tomorrow. Friends wish him success in the new venture.
Westerly weather greeted the opening of the 106-54 season as club members gathered on the green. President Percy Weldemats welcomed new members and guests, praised donations for the project, and announced the greens would be open for play. Veteran Bob Meadows delivered the first bowl, thanking past officials while noting progress on the new green. A spider trophy prize and a 1 pound contribution added to the day’s activity as 20 teams competed with four winning three rounds.
The notice lists fixtures for a golf meet with players Tei sewsun A mates Cree i Thembers Meyers and many others drawn in matches. It notes a £275 prize fund and multiple pairings including Stephens vs McKenzie Besley vs Stephens Coward Archer Johnston Clarke and more with numerous female players named. A general afternoon session is planned.
Upwards of 70 bowlers including Benalla Bowling Club members opened the season in fine weather. Mrs K Amnott welcomed Dr Weidemann and guests, Dr Weidemann praised past efforts, and play began with S Meadows first bowl. Winners included Miss D Scholex, Mrs Murfitt, Mrs Hutchison, and Mrs Bracy with awards by Mrs Jonett. A cake donated by Mr Hide honored the occasion.
Walu, winner of the Moonee Valley Stakes, is backed to capture the Caulfield Guineas for three year olds at Caulfield on Saturday. Trained by F W Hoysted and owned by Meg Wren, Walu impressed at Moonee Valley and heads a strong field including Cromis and Flying Mii with Underwood Stakes hopes cited for form.
The piece notes Grenville Hughes, a leading New Zealand jockey, dominating Caulfield with wins in the Invitation Stakes on St Joel and the Underwood Stakes on Flyin Halo, while discussing Derby and Cup prospects for other horses and riders, including Prince Marvi and Princess Moon Chariot, plus racing news from Randwick and Albury as local clubs face financial concerns.
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