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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1947
Page
3
Benalla convincingly defeats Border United in the final, reviving form after wet weather. Doherty and Rebineon starred, Burramine contributed strong play, and Benalla’s backs held firm. The win sets up a grand final tilt against Tungameah with strong crowd turnout expected at the Showgrounds.
Chitty kicks four goals and adds a spectacular mark for Benalla against Border. Thomason and Doherty contribute key scores as early burst by Border steadies, with exciting contests and tight defence throughout the match.
Action filled report from Benalla's clash as Benalla players press the pace against Border United. Notable moments include precise drops and marks, strong attacks by Talechina and Flynn, and key kicks by Bond and Judd. The half ended with Benalla on top, 7 goals 4 to 2 behinds, as the ball moved through rapid exchanges and swift hand passes.
Benalla edged Border United with strong defense and multiple scorers led by Bob Chitty netting five goals. Benalla players Barry Doherty Flynn and Kelly starred, while Doherty and Flynn's defense limited Border's opportunities as Tatong and Swanpool traded scores in a hard played match marked by clear wind and public spirit.
Les Dohery led Benally in a tight ruck dominated match with Doherty and Chitty outstanding in attack and Robinson solid in defense. Williams shone for Border United as Benally edged ahead with late scores and precise kicking under pressure.
In a final quarter Border United rallied as Bonelli Street led with eight goals. Robinson and Flynn sparked Border’s attack while Chitty and Taft earned marks and goals. Ripengale added for Border as the match swung with late goals and contested marks.
Bwanpool defeated Tatong 18 points to 0 in the Benalla and District League final after a tight first half. Tatong led by three at half time but could not score in the third as Bwanpool surged ahead with strong play from Emery Murray Heaney and Crowe, while Tatong’s defense held until late.
A bustling coming of age party at Caniam featured a musical evening with dances, speeches, and a grand birthday cake. Guests enjoyed supper, a formal reading from Mrs. W Frederick, and presentations to Miss Bell, with many congratulatory gifts and lively entertainment including a Monte Carlo dance and song performances.
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