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Pony club tribute to Donny

Samaria Fire Brigade members walk through the guard of honour. Photos: Issie Hill

Benalla Pony Club paid an emotional tribute to much-loved veteran horseman Donny Dowell on Sunday, November 3. Here are some pictures from the ceremony at Benalla Racing Club.

Clerk of the course Sharon Glass makes her way through the pony club’s guard of honour.
Firefighters from Samaria Fire Brigade, where Donny Dowell was a long-time volunteer, turned out to pay tribute to their former colleague.
Donny Dowell's son Adrian Dowell, third from right, with members of the Samaria Fire Brigade.
It was an emotional afternoon for Adrian Dowell.
Former Benalla Racing Club secretary Allitt Robinson.
Attendees listen to a speech paying tribute to Donny Dowell at Benalla Racing Club.