BENONI CITY TIMES, JANUARY 4, 1991 PAGE 16 The Benoni Northerns first cricket side finished fourth in the Northern Transvaal Premier League, under the watchful eye of new manager, Graham Robey. Benoni, after a few lean years, managed to secure a sponsorship this year. They were offered incentives to finish in the top six, thus qualifying for the Super League in 1991. The players responded magnificently and the end results spoke for itself. Seasoned campaigner and a captain, Paul Robinson, had the difficult task of controlling a mixed bag of players. However, the team, supported by Benoni professionals, Terry Marsh and Ian Hoffman, got it all together and pulled off their best achievement in years. (more…)

I recall it was a most memorable occasion. A grand function where we gathered the Springboks from Denis’s era to honour him, a cricketing great and whom we were privileged to have as our friend. This event is part of our history at Northerns just prior to the Benoni Cricket Club’s amalgamation with Northerns.

- Ted Jarvis

Donald Campbell organized the function - Denis was one of the first ever cricketers to be granted a benefit and I’m not sure exactly how much was raised I think it was about R 2000 but what I do know was that what ever the amount was, he gave it straight to a charity and to development of cricket to the disadvantaged. A true legend Denis was.

- Bruce McKenzie (more…)

Benoni bowlers to the rescue
(1987)

Benoni first cricket side recorded their third consecutive victory to move into second spot in the Northern Transvaal Super League, when they beat PHOSB by 22 runs on the weekend. But coach Jim Presdee must still be having sleepless nights over the poor batting display by the top order batsmen.

Losing the toss on Saturday afternoon, Benoni were first in on a greenish pitch and proceeded to throw wickets away in the first hour, slumping to four wickets down with a mere 12 runs on the board.

(more…)

The Benoni Town Council developed a residential area north of the Town for the development of houses and called the area Northmead, to the East of Northmead was Rynfield. The Council allocated an area between these two suburbs for the development of sporting facilities. The Council in the sixties created a Board under the Chairmanship of John Barrable whose task was to develop sporting facilities for the residents. Hence the Northerns Area Sports Board was created. The designated area was named Albert Bekker Park and earmarked as a multi-sport facility. Today more so known as Benoni Northerns Sports Fields. The Board facilitated funds from Council for the development of the facilities. (more…)

Northerns cricket presentation enjoyed by all

The annual Benoni Northern Cricket Club presentation ceremony at the Northerns club house was indifferently attended but was none the less convivial and enjoyable affair.

Brian Alexander acted as master of ceremonies for the evening and announced the names of the many trophy winners and the presentations were made by Mrs Pat Anderson and club chairman, Pat Conway, following the lavish cheese and wine party.

(more…)

The Benoni Northerns Junior Cricket Academy was established in 1987. The academy was sponsored by Ted Jarvis, the Managing Director of Valmetex Expanded Metal. Among the staff were members of Benoni Northerns, namely: Stuart Scott, Shelley Lindsay (now Shelley Vercueil), Tracy Harris, Bruce Miller, Jannie Roos, Pat Conway. (more…)

Northerns bid for Harlequin place in 1973 (more…)