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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 03, 1953

Page

4

Benalla District Semi Final Dispute Delays Final Matches

In Benalla the first semi final for the Benalla District is postponed after a dispute over venue and scheduling. The Victorian Country Football League plans to decide next week with Showgrounds as likely venue for remaining matches while Benalla requests a change to avoid clashing with farm duties. All Blacks fairest Miller wins, with Rhodes and Pite Gibson close behind. A Saturday hospital fund event is planned, requiring attendees to depart Miller’s Court.

Ant Noeht Goarasabat Uewane Wangaratta Victorian Country Fundall League Te League Benalla Gueurciy Showgrounds

Rifle Shooting Stage Exhibits Mixed Results at Weekend Meet

In testing conditions and shifting light, shooters faced tough marks at the topny meet. Harold Currie, a new entrant, reached 105 with handling troubles noted, while Gordon James scored 98 in a rifle event. Other results are unclear due to fragmented report.

Harold Currie Gordon James Will Soares

Benalla Club Seeks 1 A.M. Grand Final Closure

Benalla Football Club applies to stay open until 1 a.m. for the grand final. The Benalla Chamber of Commerce backed the request at Tuesday night’s meeting, aiming to support local play and commerce.

Benalla Chamber of Commerce Benalla Football Club O. Apdl Benalla

Benalla and District League awards announced at meeting

The pool of votes shows Charlie Tellday-ikWan- and A Sims close for the league award with Tellday on 71 votes. H Symey finished third with 18 votes as the fairest player honor was announced at the Bonally and District League meeting last night.

Charlie Tellday ikWan- Pool Benalla Tellay A. Sims Patone H. Symey Patong Bonally

Grey Boots Victory Prompts Racing Hope at Benalla

In a close finish Grey Boots powered to victory in the Yarrawonga Grind feature at Benalla over 60 miles, edging Marper by a narrow margin. The race list includes Hee Suthe lapel and a field of noted sprinters with bets on Derwent, Wod, and Don Whittier among others looking to repeat form in upcoming handicaps.

Henalla Eddie Green Yarrawonga Rathday Harper Benalla T. Glaze Brook Albury Towine Blay- Rinmond Sory Joce Moni Hee Suthe Lapel Westewards Hoi Teetner World Champiem Atauert Rutherlard Foray Empire Hain Dork Teat Sfierwards Grertt

Golf Notes Drift of Scores in Yesterday's Pure Competition

Yesterday's pure golf competition produced a runner-up Mrs Waris and a field of players with scores ranging from 29 to 32. Notable finishers include Miss Stephens, Mrs Wobryce, and Miss Armstrong with solid rounds. Saturday's event promises new pairings and a fresh draw with many familiar Missouri and local participants.

Sheppi Waris Wy Ie Jain Wok Miles Treipeld P. Stephens Wobryce Brow Ha Armetrong

Cricket Season Opens October 3 With Local Clubs

Opening details list Dewgates from Benalla St Josephs Dookie College Gearambat Goomalibee Baddaginnie and Dizvers. Chub and UFS representatives reviewed permits and registration forms. Ground conditions for SERS Goomalibee and AJ Showgrounds were noted. The draw for the season was accepted and will be published next week.

Benalla St. Joseph's Dookie College Gearambat Goomalibee Baddaginnie Dizvers U.F.S Peere Bury Sherwilll Ted St. J the Tui Ananan Mytherwill Sherwil Cormittee the Benalla Clube

Election of Office Bearers and Committees

Ballots were required for vice presidents and the election committee. The permit committee met on Wednesday September 16 to elect officials including President J M Westwood and re elected vice presidents EJ Cleary and P G Trewin. Secretary K T Sherwill and treasurer A C Brown were re elected. nominees for grounds and selection committees were named with members Crigmins Peacock Riliott Cleary Trewin and Peacock.

J. M. Westwood Mensra EJ Cleary P. G. ‘Trewin Hot K. T. Sherwill Hon Treasuree A.C. Brown Kim Messrs J. Crigmins Peacock Riliott Messry B.J. Cleary P. Trewin G. Peacock

Turf turmoil on the track as jockeys clash

chaotic racing scene includes riders Starks Harris Williams and Williams in a messy event at a sandsown style meet. confusion follows a huge plunge with a rider losing control and a front liver complication amid the crowd. multiple horses appear to misbehave and race officials scramble to restore order.

Taek Ailey Melina Starks Haris Atv

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