Barooga Easter Tug of War Highlights Local Sports Day
Barooga hosts its first district tug of war in years as the Easter sports day draws big crowds and promises solid financial returns. Winners include Booma led by F Brooks and Cobram captained by W Hicks, with a long list of district participants in horse events and district school athletic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd & O’brien Funeral Directors
J. Stanver
Barooga
Cobram
District
Booma
G. O'Dwyer
J. Cullen
J. Brooks
P. Brooks
B. Gorman
F. Brooks
J. Bunele
J. McClusky
W. Gilmour
J. Purdon
T. Langan
W. Hicks
Border Tigers
Screen
Sir Monica
Shamrock
G. Nye
G. McLennan
V. Lawlor
D. Houlihan
Sheffield
C. Smith
V Lawlor
T. Markey
G. Cullen
W. Nolan
C. Sandy
D. Brooks
B. Johnson
E. Walker
R. Haley
N. Johnson
P. Bennett
J. Kelly
M. Dunn
L. Baldwin
M. Toohey
Allan Rowley Favored For Corowa Trophy Race
Allan Rowley of Cobram is favored for the consistency trophy in the last track meet of the 1952-53 season at Corowa. Main rivals include WW Toohey and Pat Toohey, with Tom Markey a potential upset after a string of handicap wins. Cobram also eyeing a repeat Cobram six day road race bid with £2000 prize amid 1952 Tour of Victoria publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corowa
Cobram
Allan Rowley
Cobram Citizens
Arthur Dewan
Yarraweyah Sports heat winners in village carnival
At Yarraweyah a large community carnival featured heat winners in sprint and cycling events. Notable names include D R Peaberthy, F I Hogan, S W Gale, B Hogan, and R J Hart with times around 12 seconds. Final placings saw Gale and Hogan redeem strong performances in sprint events. The program also covered horse racing handicap trot and schoolboys championship with Kyabram competitors taking top spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarroweyah
D. R. Peaberthy
F. I. Hogan
Lt. Bell
I. L. Stewart
T. F. Brady
D. J. Wynack
J. A. Boase
B. Hogan
R. J. Hart
S. W. Gale
J. Kirby
Hart
Gale
Boase
Edithvale
Bendigo
Chelsea
Floridan Park
B. L. Edwards
Heidelberg
J. L. Stewart
Bandiana
Byd
Carnival Hcp
J. Waters
Echuca
J. O'Donnell
Benalla
M. C. Fennell
Shepparton
Murray
D. Fairless
S. Bradley
Essendon
Caulfield Selections Narong Hep
Just Caroline is favored with Arnside and Desert Breeze also rated for Narong at Caulfield. Katandra runs two year olds Wychan Stannum and Silver Hawk for a balanced card. St Kilda and Gordon Steeple races feature Durham Gay Felt Prince of Fairies and Japaddy Red Dip Teedum. Kooyong and South Yarra events list El Sovino Caltowie Chestnut Lady Rotate Usage Beau Chief with picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narong Hep
Just Caroline
Arnside
Desert Breeze
Katandra
Wychan
Stannium
Silver Hawk
St. Kilda
Hep
Durham
Gay Felt
Prince OF Fairies
Gordon Steeple
Japaddy
Red Dip
Kooyong Hep
EL Sovino
Caltowie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macfarlanes
Station Street
Ronsun
Vengar
BSA and
Ariel Sales and Service
Trespreet
Howard Rotary
Bulless
Ken Sutton
Strathmerton
E. Coxon & Sons
Numurkah
K. Lonergan
Fordson Major Farms
Australia
Fordson Major
Yarroweyah Sports
Mac
Prudent Vin
Master Wilkes
Winolite
Lazy Bob
Globe Prince
Prudent
A. Rowley
T. Sumner
S. Kuschert
J. Evans
G. Downie
D. Holland
B. Allen
Kyabram
I. Halcombe
B. Forrester
Yarrawonga
H. Forrester
E. Bellis
P. Gleeson
South Yarra
Tongala
Jersey
Guernsey
G. D. Fraser & CO
Shepparton Cattle Sale
Morrison & Trennery
NEW Zealand Loan & M.A. CO. Ltd
M. J. Shannon & Sons
Sandmount
Cobram and District
John McNamara & CO. Pty. Ltd
Dalgety & CO
Younghusband Limited
the State Assurance CO. Ltd
F. O. Wright
Office
Cobram Pig-Sale
Merchan Insurance
P.O. Box
N. Gilmour
L. Jenkins
Wed
Pal
Paterson
Will. Contivet
SALE
Cobram Pig Sale
Cobram Stock Sale
Commonwealth Fertilizer Thrift Cory
Australian Finane Coy
Dennys
Wool Brokers, Stock and Taintary Cobram
R. R. Ridgeway Stock and Station
Real Lestat Fl
Main Street Cobra
New Zealand
Crump Broadcasters Coopers Shearing Machines
Rudduck
St Privat
Intercontinental Packer Pty
Mayfair Products
Ain
Mes and
Valve
H. T. Paterson Stock and Station Agent
Cobram, Pho
Ny Wal
Charles
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