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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1953

Page

8

Local Dancers Busy At Easter Violet Town Stage Event

A vibrant Easter dance gathering drew crowds at Violet Town with entries from Warburton Belmore Benalla and others. Trinity Union hosted a meeting and a Melbourne competitor performed a dance demonstration as results announced across Highland Fling True Jig Sailor's Hornpipe and more.

Melbourne Shean True A. Field Ellis M. McMahan Dohert Sikoria L. Doherty

Quiet Wedding Notable Ben Community Affair at Church

A quiet wedding took place at Meonidlet Church on a Tuesday in March with Mrs Esther O Horkly Street among attendees. Wilfred formerly of Ben and Mr Keith Ditterich presided alongside Mr Donald and Reed Calling. The couple will reside in Worn lia with family in attendance.

Benposh Tues- Maroy Esther O

New Arrivals in Crescent and Ben Receives Birth

Mrs R Weston of Crescent East and Ivan Hew. Joan Johnston of Ben announce the birth of a son Joan on Friday. The newborn and both families are doing well after the arrival.

R. Weston Crescent East Ivanhew Joan Johnston Ben Joan Babe

Goorambat CWA Members Plan Flower Show and Teas

Goorambat CWA held a monthly meeting with Mrs. Meikle in the chair. Mrs. R. Davis received a birthday spray. Mr Comeadon of the Royal Horticultural Society offered to judge the Flower Show on Friday October 9 and will show films at night. A fundraiser tea was set for Saturday April 11 at the Goorambat tennis courts. A three day millinery demo in Wily was planned with tasks by Mrs. Coomer. The meeting noted a report on the Tywoup conference delegates read by Mrs. H. H Wallace. The monthly bowling trophy went to Lois Weston with Mrs. J. Meikle and Mrs. Spinks close behind. Next month’s short bread competition will feature three pieces. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Ww Hammond E. Ham and H. Heaney.

Comeadon Royal Horticultural Society Lenny Toureneg Gooramebot Tenis Courts Wily Coomer Morris H. H Wallace Lois Weston J. Meikle Spinks Mesdames Hammond E. Ham H. Heaney

Benalla Dads Association outlines plans and thanks

The Benalla Dads Association reports the treasurer Peter Hale improving and recovering. Members thank visitors Nell, Peter, and others, note the upcoming annual state conference from Tuesday the 4th to Thursday the 16th, with Dads W McCallay and FP Cook MLA attending. The group aims to widen membership, support sick and ex-servicemen, and urges prompt annual subscriptions.

Peter Vo Melourne Nils Benalla Wul Dads W. McCallay FP. A. Cook M.L.A

West School Mothers Club Brings Tea and Anzac Day Plans

Apologies were received from Memianies Bridgfoot Gibbs Moriarty Cooper Permezel and Rashleigh. A letter of appreciation for help at the afternoon tea during the swimming bees was read. A wreath for Anzac Day was approved. For the American Tea tickets were set at 1 shilling 6 pence with a 2.45 p.m. meeting time. Socials were Mesdames Quan Burrows. A monthly donation system was approved for combined schools sports to be held in Benalla Gardens next Wednesday. Mothers were asked to bring two dozen cakes. Stalls planned with Mesdames Osborne Wilhelme Williams in the morning and Mesdames Drew Dolphin Bracy and Tully in the afternoon. Coronation celebration details follow.

Memianies Bridgfoot Gibbs Moriarty Cooper Permezel Rashleigh Rkins Bee Mesdames Quan- Burrows Benalla Gardens Mesdames Osborne Wilhelme Williams Mesdames Drew Dolphin Bracy Tully

To Train as Nurse Miss Pat Henry Leaves Soon

Miss Pat Henry departs next week to begin nursing training at the Alfred Hospital. Before leaving she received a gift from the Younger Set, of which she has been an active member.

Pat Henry Alfred Hospital

Mayor Wrath At Social Register Request

A metropolitan paper reports a letter urging Melbourne residents to supply personal details for a social register at a publication cost. The scheme allegedly targets the 25 most prominent residents, with claims of a city address and a questionnaire. Officials and a MLA were not approached, and details remain unclear amid confusing, damaged text.

Wrath Social Register Melbourne Roy Rawoon Victoria Berouen Wienilel Coke Aly Aebbem Maver Neyne

Infant Peter John Born To Mrs Johnston In Melbourne

Mrs Johnston traveled to Melbourne Wednesday morning to meet her granddaughter and newborn grandson Peter John born Friday. Mrs Johnston plans a few weeks away. Also noted are Mr T T Clarke on holiday at Mornington and Gordon James of Genalla recovering after injuries, with moves between Wangaratta Base Hospital and Rosemore Private Hospital. Reverend W G Wedenann attends St Columb's Hall services, with other local mentions of April events and locations.

T.T. Clarke Mornington Gordon James Nixon St Genalla Wangaratta Rosemore WG. 4 Wedenann Naggumabie Lyewplethiig St. Columb's Hall Miocwuridhiy Agyril

Coming of Age Party for Bruce Clifford Held at Salty Street

A coming of age celebration for Bruce Clifford was hosted at Salty Street, with guests including Litte Lawford, Jack Andrews, P. Lakeman and Peter Stilo providing music. Speeches by Ken Lakeman and Mr McLeod honored sponsors, and Bruce was presented with a valuable velvet.

Idl Pete Tucker Saltywey Street Bruce Clifford Bruce Poor Pacer Danang Litte Lawford Jack Andrews P. Lakeman Peter Stilo Hhe Ken Lakeman Bruce Atonat McLeod Tocke Bruce Mans Vieluable

Annual Matrons Ball Meeting At Live Broken River Hotel

Matrons wishing to participate in this year’s ball must attend the annual meeting at Live Broken River Hotel at 3 40 pm on Thursday April 16. Notices will not be posted to intending members for the first time this year. Attendees should either attend the meeting or advise the joint secretaries Mrs B Sheean and Tul J Braey will host afternoon tea for the ladies.

Henn Broken River B. Sheean Tul J. Braey Indies

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W. Nen Violet Town Toukie Warphon Nbebieouitye Waratta Ured Benalla Oly Trinity Church Trinity Menem’ Union Iin Farish Hall Hrowher Enalt Ker Lor Liv Poly Macial Parc Pienie Trans M. O'Brien J. Smith Shean Truss K. Drew B. Trinder E. Sellars M. MacArthur Shepley Goorambat The Goorambat C.W.A Douglas Cox Polisie Australian’ Wool Board Sydney Winter Frank Mitchell June Dally Watkins Benalla Dads Dad Denner Uut Cau Dna Prul Hale Benalla Bede Thor Tutadiy Coming of Age Party Sayette Io Nunn John Korine Mrs Margaret Smith Margaret Gibson Bridge Street
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