Temora 1954 with the Maher Cup. Temora began and ended the season with the Cup. This side matches that which won the Cup back from Cootamundra on 7 August,
Back from left - Len Henman, Col Fairall, Barry Roberts, Jim Kerry, Ted Curran
Ilma Maynard with her 3 daughters, from left, Rhonda,(Winnett) Carlie,(Ferguson) and Val (Kynoch) sitting in the gutter in Wagga waiting for the Queen to drive past during the Royal Tour in 1954.
Coota won 13-7. The match itself was an underwhelming ‘ragged’ affair, where the holder’s lead was only briefly challenged. The reportable action came after.
At the close of play referee, Leo ‘Rouse’ Boyton was king…
From left: Kevin Slavin, Bob Bell, Algie Metcalf, Kevin Negus, Darrell Fazio, Ian Reid, Neil McDonell, Lionel Wheatley, Junior Henniker, Jack Slavin, Peter Kirkby, Mick Howse, John Graves (captain-coach)