Yack Times 24-4-1925 Opening of the tennis court Bruarong Over 100 residents of Bruarong and neighbouring districts gathered at the newly constructed tennis court on Friday, 17th inst. in ideal weather, to witness the opening ceremony. The work in making the court was carried out entirely by volunteer labour, with Mr Mark Devaney in charge of operations. Mr Devaney, together with the people of Bruarong, is to be congratulated on the very fine result of their efforts. The total expense incurred stands at 15 pounds and includes all the necessary equipment together with four rackets for club use. The club is not only free of debt, but has a balance of over 3 pounds. Mr. J. Weldon, president of the club, in an opening address, thanked the people for their attendance and interest in the undertaking. Dr. Hewitt of Yackandandah expressed his surprise at the expeditious completion of the court, taking into considerations the large amount of work that was necessary. he hoped that, at no distant date, Bruarong would be able to challenge Yackandandah in friendly combat. Cr. Beatty said he always thought Bruarong a little beyond the border of civilisations but after what was happening there he could have to alter his opinion. He stressed the benefits to be derived from good healthy clean games such as tennis. It gave him very great pleasure to call on Miss Violet Blewett to cut the ribbon and declare the court open. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies and a dance at night ended a day long to be remembered in the annals of Bruarong.

Not sure I'm too impressed with Cr. Beatty's comments! (Bruarong beyond the border of civilization!!) Violet Blewett is my nana and she was not at all sporting, I wonder why she was chosen to cut the ribbon. Ronda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronda Shambrook" <shambrookdr@dcsi.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 10:43 PM Subject: [HC] Opening of Bruarong Tennis Court 1925 > Yack Times 24-4-1925 > Opening of the tennis court Bruarong > Over 100 residents of Bruarong and neighbouring districts gathered at the newly constructed tennis court on Friday, 17th inst. in ideal weather, to witness the opening ceremony. > The work in making the court was carried out entirely by volunteer labour, with Mr Mark Devaney in charge of operations. Mr Devaney, together with the people of Bruarong, is to be congratulated on the very fine result of their efforts. > The total expense incurred stands at 15 pounds and includes all the necessary equipment together with four rackets for club use. The club is not only free of debt, but has a balance of over 3 pounds. > Mr. J. Weldon, president of the club, in an opening address, thanked the people for their attendance and interest in the undertaking. > Dr. Hewitt of Yackandandah expressed his surprise at the expeditious completion of the court, taking into considerations the large amount of work that was necessary. he hoped that, at no distant date, Bruarong would be able to challenge Yackandandah in friendly combat. > Cr. Beatty said he always thought Bruarong a little beyond the border of civilisations but after what was happening there he could have to alter his opinion. He stressed the benefits to be derived from good healthy clean games such as tennis. It gave him very great pleasure to call on Miss Violet Blewett to cut the ribbon and declare the court open. > Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies and a dance at night ended a day long to be remembered in the annals of Bruarong. >