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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
8
The National Opera Company will visit Benalla on Friday April 24 presenting The Carmen, including a special matinee at 1.30 pm. Tickets cost 2/6 for adults and 1/- for children, with 15/-, 10/-, and d/- seating. The company aims to bring refined, affordable opera to country towns.
A report on a High School Welfare Club gathering notes a buzzing Bee style meeting led by Headmaster Mr. Tuoét. Members discussed new equipment purchases, fund-raising efforts, and upcoming events to support school needs while pledging to join in community activities and school programs.
A welcome gathering hosted by friends and neighbors celebrated Jelcome Home Party for Mr. Leary and Mr. Possden who recently took up residence on Yenelli property. Guests from Wangaratta and Boweya shared drinks and light fare, expressing happiness at the new community welcome.
The annual Mission wand sale at Dalkeith the home of Mr and Mrs J Martin Bungeet was the most successful yet raising around £21 for the Mission fund. Mr Burr opened the salon at Lake Rowan and praised the children for their year long work under supervision of Mrs Fo Martin and Mrs Sinclatr. Stalls featured fancy produce cakes and jellies and soft drinks with a lucky dip. Afternoon tea concluded a happy day under shady trees with adults directing the stalls and activities.
At the Staines branch PFA annual meeting officers were elected: President Mr A G Gibbs, secretary and treasurer Miss Rose McDonald (re elected), vice president Mr Alan L Chiron, chaplains Mrs A Gibbs and Mr Joe Cooper, wood convenor Mr Joe Cooy. The balance sheet shows a credit of £10 18s 5d. A £252 contribution to the PFA Service Panel marked a notable improvement over last year. Invitations go out for social evening on April 10 with several branches invited.
A street stall run by The Ladies Auxiliary of the Weind P Society promotes a community event. Volunteers raise funds and awareness for local projects and a young participant, identified as a society tot, is highlighted in support activities.
At the Thoota branch monthly CWA meeting President Mies J Ehinsen welcomed members and announced Mrs Gibson’s appointment as vice-president of the Moira Group. The gathering featured notes on the Flower Show planning, a Corona rally, and an April 8 meeting to set the October event schedule.
A garbled OCR gives fragmented wedding details noting the marriage in South Australia. Mentions bridesmaids and relatives including a mother in law, with scattered names and wedding attire descriptions. The text references a memorial event and a list of attendees, but readable specifics are limited.
A sale of gifts was held after the Harvest Festival on Sunday March 15 at Warren Hall. Mr J caiah conducted a ceremonial hammer sale. Proceeds divided between EB funds and Red Crow, totaling £1 16s 3d handed to the Red Crow fund. Local residents contributed to the effort.
Mrs wid Moy of Mart Prince announces the arrival of a daughter Gurandie. Another new arrival named Rest more sw daughter Snary. Mr and Noel of Bridge Street welcome a baby girl, with joy in the community as families grow.
A ragged OCR note mentions holiday timing and people including Mrs Chay Jennen and Mr Kid Pinkstone. It references Andrew's Hospital in Melowurne and describes an event with ceremonial seating and renewed obb sei Manitasines during wartime. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or outcomes.
A garbled notice lists two Easter weddings with names including Elizabeth Rognat and Carmel, noting a reception at Details Hall and memorial touches at a memorial site. The second couple Ronald Jame and Mar Pare Thole are scheduled to wed at an event described as a Memorial Hall ceremony with a reception to follow.
Fragmentary obituary notes a person named James Janely and others tied to a funeral context. Readable fragments mention a secretary and a future event, but essential details such as full names, dates, and place are missing or garbled.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a euchre party with named individuals like Joan Fert olive tae and Ariel, plus references to Me Res and JP. The text appears as disjointed names and phrases with no clear event or outcome to summarize.
A brief report notes a Red Cross meeting led by Mrs Lome with secretary Mine Abertte presiding. An aunt and James Nelonl attended, and a teen participated in the program before the group sent a brief to the federation headquarters for Migreb. The event concluded smoothly.
The engagement is announced of Lymetia Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris, The Pines, and Davitt Roman, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Tarun.
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