Show officials praised at Benalla fair for 1950 event
The 1950 Benalla Show highlighted efficient secretarial work by Dorothy James and support from former secretary and wife Mr and Mrs Lance Neil. Arena stewards led by Clive Nason with deputy Don McMillan ensured smooth two days. Mick Betts in the red coat drew attention while judges and exhibitors impressed with junior riders and a strong display of ponies and equestrian talent headed by Royal Chester owned by E B Coles with Lois Coles riding. Mary Goathys and other riders earned top honors in multiple classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy James
Lance Neil
Clive Nason
Don McMillan
Messrs. L. Jenkyn
Mick Betts
Mick
Messrs
A. L. Guppy
D E. Blair
C. S. Hartridge
L Bamford
E. Thewls
J. Pennington
J. Little
Ci. Turpie B. Scholes
Bo Wallace
MJ Clingworth
Vo Gardiner
N Stephens
Ro Lindholm
Wo J Feldtmann
Ho James
Joos Dobson
H Payne
Wnirbulton
Leask
E. Murrat
Ace District Riders Spark Spectacular Jumping Show
The Ace District Riders staged a very spectacular jumping event in Lie North-East with Kevin McFarlane and W Crowe winning the premier pair. Neil O'Keefe and Jack and Michael Crowe placed well as contenders. Dr Roy Hill earned eleven prizes including reserve champion, with Kinderchick lauded by judge Mr McMillan as a standout thoroughbred. Local breeders Measrn JOT Martin and T. Trewin of Devenish praised. trotting events on the second day produced notable wins, including Rainbow ridden by D. Gough of Yarramonga.
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Lie North-East
Kevil McFarlane
W. Crowe
Benalla
Pot Wid Neil O’ Keete
Wengarattar
Jack
Michael
Kevin
Roy Hill
Chamsonon
Kinderchick
J. G. Griffiths
Sheep Dog Trials Highlighted by Keen Spectators
A country show featured 19 entrants with two eliminated. T. McKinnon's Flos and J. Dobson's Tess and A. Mongan's Silver placed near the top with one point separating second. The musical chairs event drew strong crowds as Peggy Hill faced Nell O’Keefe in a lively final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triwly
T. McKinnon
Riley
Mins
Peggy Hl
Mannfeld
Wangaratta
Nell O'Keefe
Peggy
Nell
Official Opening of Show Highlights Steward Roles
D McPherson and the stewards assisted the 45 official announcer to start the show. R D Bakewell and A N A Jones led the master of stewards. Society president Mr Gardner spoke briefly before Mr F A Cook M L A opened the event and noted £800 grant for improvements including cattle pens and the surrounding bank.
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D. McPherson
R. D. Bakewell
A. N. A. Jones
Society
Gardner
F. A. Cook
M.L.A
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D. R. McPherson
Mr. Cook
Cook
Juvenie
Hughie Bourke
Monomeith South Gippsland
Ann Drake- Brockman
Doe Carita
Chriffiths Lenowns
Thiond Wni
Alexandra
Margaret Johnson
Jacqueline
Granham Spurrier
Miller
Royal Chester
E. B. Coles
G. J. Coles Ltd
Lois
Equestrienne
Bes
Cady
Muirbem
Judy Hope Sweeney
Equesteriense
Sihow
Misys Mary Cgoathiys
Mianfield
Crialise
Kaid
Vali Cook
Teachebler
Ace District
Melbourne
Mr. Griffiths
Dave Sims
Clydesdales
Victoria
Martin
Trewin
Devenish
Honey
Beeratla
D. Gough
Yarrawonga
Auetinni
Siebel Iante
Wiehoet
Roddie Bean- Coe Ud Aperhatara
Winkel
Shirep
Ensign
Miss Mary
Coombs
Mansfield
Brisbane
Sydney
Shepparton
Don Payne
Don
Reg. Payne
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