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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1953
Page
4
A rugged racing discussion notes Valient ScouT Turrets and Turf Topics as sprinters not racing in Sydney before the Epsom. Avian Derby’s non-participation, Chelmsford results, and Derby prospects in America are outlined with mentions of Tulyar Pinza and Beaulivre. The piece also covers Melbourne improvers Sun Charm and Blonde Basillia and North-East Trotting Club plans.
El Falcos the Big Danga Valiant Scout aims for the Spring Handicap over six furlongs at W on Saturday. The meeting opens the 1953 54 season in the North Eastern District with a big crowd expected.
The annual meeting of the Tenn-was club elected A. Phillips as Vice-president and Miss Jean as a secretary. Delegates will be named later by the selection committee with hopes for larger attendance at the next gathering.
A meeting of the Lake District Cricket Association decided on Wednesday matches for the coming season starting October 2. The official draw lists pairings like Wilby v Thieona, Devenish v Gungees, Rowan v Tungamoah, and Benitla v Show with byes and fixed venues at the ground of the first listed club.
The Benalla and District Club trophy shoot was abandoned last Saturday due to lack of shooters and bad conditions. Six members practiced seven shots over 500 and 600 yards while others were driven from the mound by a short shower. Scores show individual rifle handi caps and a reminder that a committee meeting is set for September 24 at 6 pm in the Cosy Cafe Bridge Street.
Club's Fairest Jack Spriggs takes top vote with 38 percent in Benalla Football Club awards. Close contenders include Kevin Hurley 15, J Hanlon 9, J Vance 7, and R Jacobs 6 percent. Lakeman Matthews Morrison each 6 percent. Seconds award to J Arnott with 14 votes, Horsburgh 13, Hide 12, Matthews 10, Jones 8.
On Saturday last the Benalla Musical and Dramatic Society staged The Ex Mrs at Puckapunyal Military Camp before a large appreciative audience. Colonel Mathews thanked the cast for surpassing Melbourne shows and urged a return with another play.
The sprinter Quite Talk, noted for a strong Moonee Valley display last week, is stepped to repeat in the Quality Handicap. Forecasts praise his form on the heavy track as he faces a competitive hand of rivals in the day’s main card at Moonee Valley.
St Joseph's Tennis Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday with plans to enter two teams in the Hardcourt Association this season. The election named President F Crimmins and secretary-treasurer Miss Marie Collins with other officers. The opening tournament will be Sunday October 16 at 1 PM with a round robin at 2/6 per racquet.
The Postmaster General announced colored borders on air mail envelopes are permitted if they do not exceed 3/16 inch in depth and do not reach the sealing flap. Anthony announced the policy change to standardize a decorative option for correspondence.
A compact list of names and titles appears, including Culver King and El Falgos with several variants such as Knight, Scout, and Valiant. The text reads like a catalog or page of titled individuals or roles, with references to progress and banner themes.
Delegates discuss member attendance at all meetings. The Victorian Club is urged to badge and attend events, with emphasis on club members in good standing and securing access for guests and delegation.
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