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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
10
The Dookie Tennis Club held its annual meeting in Memorial Hall on Friday night. A strong attendance led to the decision to enter two teams as usual. Mr C Moylan was elected president with Moors Comerford and Sia Moylan as vice-presidents. Mr A Roberts was chosen secretary.
The Small Bore Rifle Club finished the night with a 96 score in a match led by A. Lateh. Final results show 92 to 11, 1 to 100 and 96 to 5.1 to 100 in the scoring line.
The Mansfeld road project seeks £400 more as the unlit four mile range nears completion with an estimated total cost around £1,000. Only £0 has been provided by the Army department, prompting praise for volunteers and local supporters Guppy Bros Steve Johnson KE A Cooper and crew.
The club social afterroar held yesterday in Railways Te with near record attendance. Mrs Hardis the president thanked members and wished bon voyage to Mrs Trinder who plans to move to Buron. Prize winners included Euchre to Chestet and Cleary and others for Cake Mystery and Door tasks. Clothing and preserves donations sought.
Benalla golf associates held their season end on a Wednesday afternoon with Canadian foursomes over 12 holes. Winners were Mrs. Gd Humphris and Misa Inchbold, with putting winner Mrs. M Arnott. Miss M O Shea presented trophies and congratulated winners while Mr Jerview and others were thanked for support.
The wenaun gowries wil efficially else for the season 1954 on Saturday week, when mixed foursomes event will be played. The course has not been cut for the past week owing to cape weed spraying, but fairways and rough will be cut for the closing day event and the course should be in excellent condition.
Golden Vale Associates hosted an 18 hole putting contest in which Mrs Washington won with 30 putts. Close behind were Mrs Took with 31 and Mrs Brown with 33. Saturday featured Mrs Washington winning the 18 hole stroke handicap 96-19-18 on count-back over Mrs Humphries. A Sunday Stableford saw Mrs Maxwell take 26 points, with Mrs Cochrane, Mrs Humphris and Mrs Gribben on 25. A president’s team versus captain’s selection was scheduled for Saturday at 1 pm.
Organised by a motor cycle club the scrambles attract competitors from across the North East. Over 20 trophies await winners at Robinson and Sons on Shepparton road near Benalla. Local Boy Scout movement fund to benefit. afternoon tea sweets and drinks available.
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