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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
4
The first annual Northeastern Cricket Cup begins November 29 with six affiliated districts taking part. Venues include Albury Wangaratta and Rutherglen with rounds scheduled across December and January. The competition features district teams and home fixtures with a 60 minute batting session and 20 minute adjournments.
Mansfield golf associates held a social day with multiple events and handicapped play. Winners included Teviel and MG Crockett in a four ball event, and Mrs J Nolen along with Miss Viyads in a 14 hole handicap round.
Fragmentary and garbled OCR notes reference the DLA, Pay for competition, and younger players. The text names Vueded, Allen, and mentions Toei and Treason but is largely indecipherable with missing context and dates. No verifiable event or outcome can be stated.
Easton letters detail club tennis results with players and scores from Glendale Balek to St Andrew's and Methodists. The meeting covers veteran affairs, hospital cards, a new welfare officer, and fundraising for the Wangaratta hospital and Memorial Hall renovations.
The record lists a series of tennis draws and matchups for Molyullah and nearby clubs including Lurg and Tatong with dates from November to February. It names venues such as Ryan's Creek Fern Hill Bern Hills Tatong and Bulgan schedules for players Molyullan 1 Molyullan 2 and others, outlining sequence of games and locations.
Euphrates the Queen's Cup winner eyes the Caulfield Cup on Saturday after a strong mile and a half clocking. Dangers include Hydrogen Silver Phantom dalla and Jovial Lad as other contenders and betting fray builds toward the big race.
Turf notes discuss Canfield Cy on Saturday and a road each way bet. Chemis Nas backs a Victorian Derby winner at Flemington with Barfleur and Cromin near the Guineas clash. My Hero from New Zealand eyes Melbourne Cup longer distance, while Flight dies and Crowley hopes for offspring from the late mare at Woodland Stud.
Katherine Fitz Maher aged 80 died at Benalla District Memorial Hospital. Born Gimere daughter of Edward Cummins, she lived in Tatong. She married Michel Maher who died in 1949. Funeral at St Joseph’s Church Benwell and Mooragary Cemetery conducted by N Todd. Survived by four sons and other relatives.
George Robinson and Sonres hosted the monthly pice and calf market at Benalla saleyards on Tuesday with a good yarding of bacon and veal. Buyers met demand as calves fetched strong prices with several lots listed from J. Merrigan to R. Goulding and Son and others, reflecting a firm market against last sale. Prices included bacon to £22/11/6 and calf ranges ending around 1290/8 for some entries.
The High School Ex Students Association reviewed plans for Memorial Gates to honor connections with the school. About £120 has been raised in a short period and donations are welcome. A meeting is set for Monday October 26 with an event on Saturday at 8 o’clock.
Friday rinks were won by Mrs Duro, Mrs Trotman, Mrs Williams and Miss Hart. Wednesday winners included Mrs Besley, Mrs Lobley, Mrs Cooper and Mrs Edwards. Next Wednesday’s hostesses are Mrs H Wilson, Mrs A Scholes and Mrs D McPherson.
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