Sprinters chase four quid from prize pot

By JULIE PIENING

THE 81st Rheola Charity Carnival in 1951 saw the introduction of the Rheola Gift.

It was advertised as a £20 race on specially prepared running track. First Prize was £15 and a handsome sash donated by Mr. W. Walker, Esq. Second Prize £4 and Third Prize £1. Entry was 7/6. The high costs involved with the clay bird target shoot had led to it being removed from the program in 1963.

It was also reported that the high costs and little support for the go-kart racing has seen its popularity decline after only two years in existence and was removed from the program.

In 1964, local schoolteacher, Mr Attwood, was appointed secretary of the carnival committee after Mr L Webb who had held the position on 22 occasions.

Miss Rheola Carnival Girl was first held with Miss Laurice Bibby from Ballarat taking out the honour.

The 96th carnival in 1966 was a record at the time attracting an attendance of more than 2000 people.

The crowd was treated to pony club events, footraces including the Rheola Gift, gallops, wood- chop, mixed double tennis tournament along with the many novelty events including hoopla and sheaf tossing.

The 100th carnival in 1970 was held as part of a weekend filled with centenary celebra- tions- Back to Rheola including a back to school, barbecue tea, film night at the hall and Sunday church services.

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The sports afternoon started with a gala procession - A Parade of Floats: Glimpses of the past 100 years. An Easter Bonnet Parade was held with all ladies eli- gible and was judged on the most elegant hat.

A polocrosse exhibition was held throughout the afternoon. The novelty events on offer included bowling at the wicket, sheaf tossing contest, sheep judging, pony and donkey rides, joy rides in a genuine Cobb and Co. Coach. A tennis tournament was also held for senior and junior mixed doubles. Admission to the grounds was adults 40 cents and children under 14 Free.

There was a record crowd for the carnival with the gate takings at $670 for the day. A grand dance and euchre tournament was held at night to aid hall funds.

Two years later, more than 100 residents made themselves available to help on the day. The day was advertised to include woodchopping, pedestrian, gallops and children’s footraces. The Rheola Gift prize money was increased to $15 this year.

A polocrosse exhibition was held during the afternoon as well. The doubles tennis and Miss Carnival Girl also included junior sections this year.

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