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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

4

Benalla Bride Wears White Brocaded Satin at Church Ceremony

The wedding of Pires and Cootsip for Voie Benalla Bride in white satin featured a full skirt and train, a bouquet of cactus and pink lilies, and bridesmaids in pale satin. The couple, from Berwick and Melbourne connections, were married at Benalla with reception at St Andrew's Hall and a honeymoon touring New South Wales.

Benalla Keith Anof Berwick Ys. C. Sturket Berken Nunn Street Ad Roberts Grey Benalla Berair McLean Mr. Neale Melbourne Ore Rita Simonds Jeangurken Lilles Ir Grhame Roberts Walaeher St. Andrew's Hall New South Wales Victoria

Handy Cooking Hints for Barbecues and Preserves

A reader tips sheet offering practical food prep and cooking hacks. It covers barbecuing sausages without burning and enhancing flavor with lemon juice, peeling peaches, and keeping crusts moist. Also includes tips for peach skins, butter glazes, blotting excess moisture, breadcrumb mixing for tender fillings, jelly in desserts, and a note on storing preserves to deter pests.

Farewell Social at Boweya for Rev Abbey and Family

A cheerful farewell gathering was held at Waldamere Boweya in the home of Mr and Mrs J Clarke to bid farewell to Rev Howard Abbey Mrs Abbey and daughter Rosemary as they leave the Devenish Methodist Circuit for Euroa Miss Sealey Fretwell oversaw games while older guests played checkers and chatted. Mrs Clarke presented a story book to their daughter and Rev Abbey expressed warm thanks for Boweya’s friendship and the peaceful farewell supper followed.

Waldamere J. Clarke Boweya Howard Abbey Abbey Rosemary Devenish Methodist Euroa

Weekly Star Guide Horoscope Tilts Toward Upsets and Plans

A fragmented weekly star guide warns of upsets for Priday and urges plans for March 21 to April 20. It covers lunar periods, personal ties, health and finances, urging caution and disciplined steps through May and beyond with scattered forecasts for each zodiac sign.

Choir performs The Crucifixion under Mrs Myrtle Gardiner

Methodist news item notes outstanding service by the choir led by Mrs Myrtle Gardiner in Stainers The Crucifixion with soloists Mesdames Pottinger Ditterich Gove and Messrs Gibbs Brown Senr Cook and Leith Cook as organist. Women’s Home Mission League elected officers and set plans for year. Anzac Sunday April 25 marks Peace Memorial Kindergarten Appeal for Benalla Church with target £2000. Leigh Roberts resigns from Home Mission after long service at Lima.

Myrtle Gardiner Stainer Mesdames G. Pottinger K Ditterich W. Gove Messrs. H Gibbs K. Brown Senr H. C. Cook Clive Cook Ron Cook Leith Cook Women's Home Mission League Ditterich Mesdames Stowe Thwaites Benalla Melbourne

Success at Albury Eisteddfod Highlights Local Pupil Wins

Pupils from Benalla and Wangaratta under elocution teacher Bonnie Ferguson excelled at the Albury Eisteddfod last week. Jenn Jones and Richard Scott-Murphy from Benalla and four Wangaratta students each earned a place across four sections, including two firsts two seconds two thirds and one fourth. Richard Scott-Murphy placed third in boys and Carol Neeld of Wangaratta took second in 12 and under. Maureen Gorman of Wangaratta won humorous 12 and under 14 with a third place by Denetay and Jenny Jones placing fourth.

Albury Carol Neeld Wangaratta Maureen Gorman Plore Nk Denetay Southgate Waeneteees Wa Sten Asste Scott Murphy Jenny Jones

Engagement announced in Baddaginnie families

The engagement is announced of Thelma Francis third daughter of Mr and Mrs W Backland of Baddaginnie to Frank Sydney fourth son of Mrs R H Dosser of Baddaginnie and Orwen Selvin second daughter of Mr and Mrs M Williams Lima South and Sydney eldest son of Mr and Mrs R Cleeland Barjary.

Thelma Francis W. Backland Baddaginnie Sydney R. H. Dosser R. H Dosser Orwen Selvin M. T. Wilams Lima South R Cleelind Barjary

Easter Weddings At Benalla In Multiple Ceremonies

Miss Mary Allan O Conner and Desmond M Branigan to wed at St Joseph s Church Benilu Easter Monday at 8 30 Nuptial Mass. Marie Theresa Cowell and Kevin Saunders to wed at St Joseph s Church Benalla 10 am Easter day. Keith William Goudge and Elaine Margaret Keogh to wed at the Methodist Church Benalla 11 am on Saturday.

St. Joseph's Church Benilu Mary Allan O'Conner Desmond M. Branigan Swanpool Austral’ House Iss Marie Theresa Cowell Kevin Saunders Benalla St. Joseph's Hall Keith William Goudge Gillies St Elaine Margaret Keogh Hanna Street

Picnic at Yarrawonga and GWA flower show highlights

The Mothers' Club of Bun keel School held an annual picnic at Yarrawonga lake with swimming games and a midday meal organized by Mr B Le Lievre. A GWA flower show at the Rest Room featured prizewinners in roses, dahlias, zinnias, and miniature gardens judged by Mrs A Brown.

Mothers’ Club Bunkeel School Yarrawongao B. le Lievre C ‘Wins A. Brown Brown Feldtmann R. Evans Iris Cooper Miss Renkin Riddet Heanad Meadows Green O'Donnell Conquest Pedier Monds

Weidemanns Headed for Queensland Border Trip

Mr. Les Weidemann of Bun Heel with cousin Mr. Charlie Weidemann of Laceby depart for a two week car journey to the Queensland border. Mrs. Sammon and Miss Grace Sammon of Bungeet leave Melbourne for Brisbane via the Coast road on a Pioneer trip.

Les Weidemann Bun- Heel Charlie Weidemann Laceby Queensland Sammon Grace Sammon Bungeet Melbourne Brisbane Coast Road

Euchre Party Draws Large Crowd at St James

The St James State Sedoa Mothers Club held a euchre party Friday night with strong attendance. George Parker won the gents prize after a cut off with L J Oliver, while Mrs A G Berthun took the ladies prize. Master Groffrey third place. ladies supplied a tasty supper.

St. James State Sedoa' Mothers’ Club Geo. Parker L. J. Oliver A. G. Berthun Groffrey

St James Basketball Club Reforms Under Tungamah Association

The annual meeting showed a credit of £17 as St James Club votes to reform and join the Tungamah Basketball Association. Miss K Kelly is reelected president with Mrs I Richardson and Miss H Pelly as vice presidents, Miss Kath Pelly as secretary treasurer, and Mis H Pelly and Mrs T Richardson named delegates.

St. James Basket Ball Club K. Kelly Tungamah Basketball Association I. Richardson H. Pelly Kath Pelly T. Richardson

Arnott Couple Leaves for Colombo on Himalaya Trip

Mr and Mrs Murray Arnott with Mr and Mrs R G Whytlaw depart today aboard the Himalaya for Colombo. They expect to be away about a month.

Murray Arnott R. G. Whytlaw Himalaya Colombo

Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Joyce in Winton

Mr and Mrs A Joyce of Winton announce the birth of daughter Carol Mary at the Ben District Memorial Hospital.

A. Joyce Winton Carol Mary Beni and Trict Memorial Hospital

Flavorful herbs for cooks from French practice

Women learning herb use receive a French tip list of six favorites rosemary basil sweet marjoram thyme chervil with notes on how each enhances dishes. Rosemary enhances poultry stews and sauces, basil suits peppery flavors, marjoram moderates potato cream and beans, thyme boosts meat gravies and chowder, while chervil adds to salads and omelets.

CWA Group Exhibition Promised at Moira Gi Goorambat

The annual CWA group exhibition will be held in Goorambat on Thursday April 22. A bus will depart from Rest Room at 1 p.m. to transport attendees, and a large turnout is expected.

Moira Gi C.W.A Metalla

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Pires Andl Cootsip Voie Maxwell Albert Amui Best Nyin John Myers Pues Ioeister G Noe Griffith N.S.W Walwa Berwick Beaconsfield Mildura Paris Pauria Awen Soc- Wy Mon Walt Jin Phiame Aquarius Methodist News Lima East Home Mission Station Leigh Roberts Lima Home Missions Clentex Jacka Benalla Dry Cleaners JACKA Benalla Dry Cleaners Yarrawonga CWA Euchre Party Basket Ball Association
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