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RICHTER ROGER .MILNE u AND SONS 17 Berry Street, Wagga R DOBNEY A VE., W AGGA N Roof Tile Supplier and I RIVERIN A & INTERSTATE Fixers T TRANSPORT SERVICE Agents for: u R For cartage of building material, Wunderlich Terra Cotta Wool, Produce and all types of E general loaing Tiles; Various Cement Tiles. THINK N E SB ITT S WAGGA YOU CALL - WE'LL HAUL (Locally Owned) PHONES: 8630 - 3081 Phone: 4549 Vol. 1. SUNDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER, 1961. No. 20. L E I I GRIF·FITH TIMBERS PTY. LTD. E X SA, WMILLERS AND JOINERS -BONEGILLA ROAD, GRIFFITH I I II A E Cyprus Pine, Hardwood, Flbro and All Building Requirements G C PHONE 179. After Hours, 1335 (J. TAYLOR) u u ill E T I LEAGUE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE V DEMPSEY'S As this season is rapidly drawing to a close, I t E am most grateful at havmg the opportunity to PRE•· SEG. T111u••. DRAPERY express my appreciation to the many hundreds. of J, A, QUINN F. H. BRATTON H. W. Mc:KINNON people who have been most loyal and untiring GANMAIN this season of 1961--a most successful one. EDITORIAL ~ Clothing for Che whole Briefly, I would like to thank the respective -With the first semi-final over, it is time for congratulations and CODIDIIS• Family. Clubs of the League; their executive and particu serations. .. Congratulations to Narrandera Firsts and Ardlethan Seconds on their larly their Ladies' Auxiliaries, whose efforts have very meritorious wins, which carry them into the Preliminary Final, and com• been outstanding. Also thanks to the Pr= mi~rations to Griffith on their elimination from both grades. PHONE 171. and Radio, whose efforts combined together have It was indeed a black day for Griffith, but when you come to sum it up, that helped to bring this League to one of the top little element of luck that is present in every football match let tm!lm down Leagues in country football. I would like to thank on the day. In the main game particularly the teams were very even, but the Police for their co-operation at all times. Griffith's poor kicking for goal was the deciding factor. The Wbittou Club are also to be commended on their handling of the A special tribute must be paid to my co· arrangements for 'the match. Considering that they bad less than a week to executive, Mr. Fred Bratton (secretary) and Mr. make their preparations, they overlooked nothing, and must be very pleased with Hee McKinnon (treasurer) for their loyal co-opera· their efforts. lion, and their outstanding services to the League Congratulations aJso to Viv Hathaway, of Griffith, on winning the covetetf l{ENNEDY & CO. in this, one of the biggest seasons on record. Gammage MedaJ for the second time; to Johnny Pursehouse, of Ard1ethan, on GRONG GRONG winning the Lanham Trophy for the second year in succes.§ion, an4 Len We have had the pleasure of visits from the to Geelong Football Club; the Ovens and Murray Sexton, Griffith's coacb, oo winning the goal-kicking. Stock & Station Agents, The second seJl)i-finaJs at Matong, between Turvey Park and Leeton iu the League; participating in the Caltex Country Etc. Championships, and our usual fixture, the Farrer Firsts, and Narrandera and Leeton, in the Seconds, promise to be reaJ thrillers, League and Central Riverina League. as all four teams are playing outstanding footbalL Monthly Sheep Sales LEAGUE AWARDS AND 1960 WINNERS 2nd Tuesday each In conclusion, congr~tulatlons to the four final Month. ists; a special thanks to all patrons for their con tinuous support during the season, and sincerely Phone Grong Groog 23. trust the concluding games will meet with your full approval. J. A. QUINN, President. 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PHONE 781 TURVEY TIDBITS LEETON LINGO NARRAN DERA NA'ITERINGS After jumping up and down the' Congratulations. to Whitton on the The boys rose to the occa~ion on S~d~y at premiership ladder throughout the way in which they handled the large Whitton to win and put us m the prelumnary Kelly's Butchery season we have achieved the just dis- crowd at the big ~ame last Sunday. final. tinction of top position. Everything was earned out in a work WHITTON manlike manner and the people were What a difference to see 18 "goers" in the We have not been defeated by any Blue and Gold once more! I doff my "lid" to all one team in the competition by more -really well cared and catered for. The crowd got their money's worth, as the you bo_ys, and am quite sure you will be in the for Service, Civility and than three goals, and then only due to grand final if you play as you did last Sunday. 'high graC:e Meat. shortage of players through injuries, big game was a typical semi-final, and which deprived us of even regular re was fought out under slogging condi The extra couple of weeks will be a help to Orders delivered. tions. Ike who, I believe, goes to Sydney this weekend serves. However, the short respite Phone 45 or, after from play has enabled our boys to Congratulations to Narrandera on for a final check on his shoulder. recuperate for the finals. We now have their fine effort in coming back, and To single out individual players is hard, but 1 hours, 58. a formidable line-up of top class, very commisserations to Griffith, as they thought the little tello_w played a mighty gam~, fit players, presenting our selectors have certainly given this League some while Bruce Rava, m his nght place, really burned with a hard task to name our team for good football throughout the season. up the opposition. today's game. Exceptional keenness has been Cedric, as usual, played well, but then they We face the semi-final with great shown at training, with big roll-ups at all did. confidence, having several factors in tending. Congratulations, lads, and keep the pressure up. our favour. Doug Gladman was unlucky to have It was good to see Uncle Ted in No. 13 after a Our capt~ and coach, Fred ("Ali") twisted his ankle and will be a doubt big spell from injury. Gallagher, 1s good for serious thought ful starter for the game next Sunday. SCOTT'S by our opponents. His ability is un We have no other injuries, and both To Griffith I say bad luck; you gave us a good Cosy Corner doubted in both the physical and teams should be near top strength. game, and I wish you better luck next season. tactical departments of Aussie Rules, I would like to thank the Women's Ardlethan . I must congratulate you on Newsagency, Refresh and he is a proven match-winner Auxiliary for their efforts throughout making the preliminary final for the first time. ments, Groceries and (third top goalkicker). the season, and to all the competition Well done! sellers and persons who assisted the Smallgoods. The players have complete faith in women. To Whitton Club . a job well done, which their leader and their own ability. They goes to show what a combined effort will do. WHITTON are trained to top fitness at the right We are looking forward to the btg game on Sunday and are keeping our Only one thing lacking-an extra rubbing-down Phone 28. time; relations throughout the Cl1Jb table. One is not enough. are completely harmonious, and they fingers crossed for fine weathe,-. If it are determined that this is their year. is fine we will see a record crowd at Bruce Water won the Oscar donated by Wal Matong that day. We expect a big Hay, and Bruce Rava the one donated by Si. Congratulations, "Nobby" Nolan following from Leeton and, no doubt, and John Wright, who each polled 10 Turvey Park supporters will be there votes for the Gammage Medal; also to in force.