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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1953

Page

6

Notable Artists for Benalla in The Consul Cast

The article lists singers and actors for a Benalla stage production. It highlights major roles and several minor parts including Madame Butterfly Rosina and Anna Gomez, with Alan Paid and Lance Ingram among principal performers. Eric Clapham conducts the Nationals with a special matinee at 1.30 pm featuring Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, priced 4/ adults and 2/6 children, bookings through Sturken's.

Rosina Anna Gomez Conseil Lance Ingram Eaen Butterfly Fretwell Joyce Simmons Justin Tick John Shew Dorothea Dee Eric Clapham Benalla Rossimi

Ladies Bowls Meet Scheduled With Wires and Guests

The event opens at 1:30 p.m with a gathering of guests and teams. The program includes Wan trophy play on Wednesday April 20 and Haigh's trophy event, with local competitors noted among the eligible participants.

Filay Will Alowernoon Wan Haigh Drea Bobo Niles A. Scholes Scholes

American Tea At Swanpool Hall Draws Busy Attendance

Swanpool branch of the Country Women’s Association hosted a well attended American Tea in Swanpool Hall with visitors from Benalla and nearby areas. Prizes were won by Mr Woodford and Mrs A Waugh. Mrs Oliver opened the event and Mrs John Mitchell and Miss L Mathieson were chosen as delegates to the State conference in June. Proceeds reached £43. Hostesses for May are Mrs D Pearce and Mrs A McKellin with a competition for the prettiest coat banner and an Italian quilting demonstration by Mrs W Heaney.

Swanpool Hall Swanpool The Country Women's Association Benalla Mary Wallace G. Oliver Woodford A. Waugh Oliver Gov W. Heaney

Marie Connelly celebrates 21st birthday with friends

At the Connelly home on Mair Street a group of seven friends gathered Saturday evening to mark Marie Connelly's coming of age. She wore a pink frock with a brooch as lights and streamers decorated the room. Marie received a silver key from her father as gifts and thanked guests for the kind wishes and presents.

Jack Connelly Mair Street Marie Eee Mupper Conno Connolly

Benalla residents visit renew old ties and Sydney show

An old Benalla resident Mr Wm Reardon stays with his sister Mrs J. G. Griffiths in Benalla to renew old acquaintances. Mr and Mrs A. G. Evans and Lilma Hast have returned from Sydney where they were guests of Mrs Evans' sisters and visited the Sydney show admiring the exhibits.

Benalla Wm Reardon Ils J. G. Griffiths Summerhill A. G. Evans Lilma Hast Sydney

CWA Flower Show Draws Praise Despite Fewer Entries

The CWA Flower Show held Friday attracted praise for its success despite a smaller entry list due to dry conditions. Mrs A N A Jones opened the event and announced awards for miniature garden, shoulder spray, mixed bowls, and dahlias among others. Mrs Feldmann won several bowls and Mrs Jones spoke on women’s work in New Zealand, with arrangements led by secretary Mrs V Fraser.

CWA A. N. A. Jones Metra Group Alex. Brown Seremide Bannister W. Fraser A. Brown Renkin Craig Croxford Feldtmann Jones New Zealand Benalla R. T. Meadows V. Fraser

Local Social News Highlights From Gardenvale and Nearby

Mr and Mrs W Moore of Gardenvale visit relatives and attend family events with Mrs Moore's sister and brother in law. Mr and Mrs Lance Neil stay with their household guests while Mrs R Ce is also present. Mrs J R Haigh of prep Hiolidayin at Sorrento hosts Rev F Moyle and Mrs Movre and family. Friends of Mrs E A Abbott report she is making satisfactory progress after a recent operation at Rasemore Private Hospital.

W. Moore Gardenvale Moore

Obituary notices from the Benalla district roll in

A series of obituaries recounts the deaths of Harry Steer aged 16 after a road accident near Tooradin South Gippsland, Miss Agnes Maud Ford aged 73 at Lemnis Convalescent Home, and Alexander G Wallace of Tatong aged 61. Also noted are the death of James Willis Dennis aged 74 in Melbourne and funeral details for local families, with service at St Joseph's, Benalla, and local burial at Benalla Cemetery.

H.W. Lindsey Harry Steer Alfred Hospital Tooradin Tatong Ayres Maud Ford Lemnis Martin Margaret Ford Ford's Crossing Fern Hills Jby Walmer Sin James Nealis Ford Bro- Alem Ellen Mannaret Bhivabet Mary Kathrine William Burja Benalla St. Joseph's Monsignor Rohan Misars Ciewents BP Wootbury D Harroon Fo Muller Po O'Donnel V Benjani Wo Ryan N. J. Todd Ime Mikerit Hy Centre Sacurda Jan Czerniawscki St. Joseph's Church Frazier Parcel Balla Alexander G. Wallace Rute Imore’’ Hospital Alesander Greurpee Wallace James Willis Dennis Finn Masons Melbourne James Mary Dennis Swanpool Tsobel Green North Winton Mavis Mm. Wynne Crystal Brook Benalla Willis Max 'Tsongatha

Methodist News Broadcasts Stir Interest in Missionary Visit

A series of broadcasts linked to Wil like Missen and the Methodist Missionary to New Australia, Van Duren, draw attention in Benalla. He spoke to Rotary, will visit the Migration Centre, preach at Aedila Church, and meet with seven Akans after Sunday service for a social hour.

John Gooper T van Duren New Austreans Benalla W.A.O. M Rotary Aedila van Duren Sevenakans

Dads Association Postpones Notes for Anzac Parade

The secretary is in Melbourne attending the State conference of Dads Association and could not prepare notes this issue. He requests all Dads to attend the Anzac Parade, with notes appearing next week.

Melbourne Dads' Association

WEDDINGS AT BENALLA THIS SATURDAY

Two marriages planned in Benalla churches this Saturday. Amy Johanston of Baddaginie will wed Erin Murray of Swanpool at Holy Trinity Church with Archdeacon W J Chesterfeld officiating. Catherine Margaret Matthew of Thomas Screw will marry Alan Morris of Charles Street Benalla at St Joliel’s Church with reception at Br Joseph’s Hall.

Holy Trinity Church Benalla Amy A. Johanston Baddaginie Erin WH. FE. Murray Swanpool W. J. Chesterfeld St Jowel's Church Catherine Margaret Matthey Thomas Screw Alan

Senator Devlin Sees Aviator Delvin at Wenwbest Matrick Races

Tamleugh aviator Delvin, recently active again after a long layoff, was an interested spectator at the Wenwbest Matrick races on Sameday Wis mons. Friends welcomed singer Wurm and were glad to learn he had made good progress.

Devlin Delvin Tamleugh Wis Mons Wurm Welccome

Square Dancing Event At Benalla Shire Hall

Tomorrow night the Benalla Square Dancing Club hosts a 5 4 season opener at the Benalla Shire Hall with Ace caller Jack Clarke in charge Miss Teresa Rebbechi serves as secretary The Drill Hall would host sets later in the evening drawing a large crowd previously noted at Friday night event in Benalla

Crase Norrow Benalla Shire Hall Square Dancing Club Teresa Rebbechi Jack Clarke Benalla Amatla

Engagement Announced For June Wedding In Devon England

Eileen wears a diamond solitaire ring and is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs F of Devon and England. Ron, second son of Mr and Mrs R F MacCrickard of Benalla, will wed in June. After the wedding the couple will live in New Guinea where Ron is a district Agricultural officer.

Rillesn Eileen Sie W

Dookie Red Cross Maureh Fair Donation Report

The Dookie and Tietrich Branches of the Croan sent £64 to the March Fair. They supplied materials including three pairs of james, two pennwet skirts, four infernt rocks, dinner mats, and clothing items for Lie Bargain Bease ment.

Maureh Croan We March Fair

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