Nuptials in Sydney as Three Priests Officiate
The wedding reports a formal nuptial Mass officiated by three priests Rev Puther Collins Rev Father J Ryan Shep mans and Monsignor Rohan at a church decorated by the Nuns of FCJ. The bride Miss Rita Simonds wore pale blue and carried a rhododendron bouquet while a reception followed in Memorial Hall with flowers, sherry, and telegrams arriving from guests. The couple will reside at Barjarg via Mansfield.
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Puther Collins
J. Ryan Shepmans
Rohan
F.C.J
A. Cowell
L. W
Rita Simonds
Mi . Groree McAuliffe
Emorial
Ict Way
Fern
Bhiey
Zinnlas
Nile
C. Hicks
Washington
L. Williams
CO. E. Hicks
Myrtleford
B. Buller
Bury
Barjarg
Manseld
Cricket dance at Dookie College pageant in festive attire
A vivid account describes a cricket themed event at Dookie College. The scene features dummy batsmen nets and bats, a decorated Walls with cricket history terms, and guests in lacy gowns and satin dresses. Performances include modern dances and a celebratory mood for a birthday.
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Dookie College
Oomonda
Ben
Marie Con
Margaret Reid
Marie Pao Blicon
Exsi
Moris
Marew
Miss Nel Murfitt Honored At Smythe Street Tea
A variety tea at the home of Mr and Mrs R T Meadows on Smythe Street celebrated Miss Nel Murfitt. Guests enjoyed lawn games in evening light with a lounge and dining area. Gifts filled a table as well wishers offered congratulations and future happiness.
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Nel Murfitt
R. T. Meadows Smythe
Cine and Fames
F_R
Bieig
R. Simonds
Carmel
Alan McCashney
Car
Prefers Singing to Owning a Gold Mine
James Wilson, Australia’s noted bass baritone, refused a share in a Wedderburn gold mine to stay with singing as the National Opera Company tours Benalla. Renowned critics Tod Duncan and Eugene Goossens have praised his voice. The Benalla visit features Menotti’s The Consul and Rossini’s The Barber of Seville with matinee at 1.30 pm and evening bookings via Sturken’s.
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James Wilson
Australia
David Butterick
Wedderburn
Victoria
Butterick
James
National Opera Company
Wilson
Tod Duncan
Eugene Goosens
Fabeee
Benalla
Menotti
Rossini
Sturken
Square Dancing Opens Season at Shire Hall
Over 200 dancers attended opening night at Shire Hall with about 40 onlookers. Ace caller Jack Clark and wife Nancy taught and demonstrated sets and praised the learners. The couple plan regular visits to Benalla, with the next event Tuesday May 6. dancers should bring their own supper. Benalla committee arena seat was held by Miss T Rebbechi.
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Shire Hall
Jack Clark
Nancy
Clark
Amateur Hour Planned for Dookie May 19
At a joint meeting Miss May Ryan and Mr A Ryan with the Dookie Memina Hall Committee finalised arrangements for Dookie's Amateur Hour on May 19. The audience will vote on items and a special prize will be awarded for guessing the total votes. Votes will be collected at the event.
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May Ryan
A. Ryan
Bevg
Flashy Hat Revealed At Cologne Exhibition
A young woman reporter showed a novel hat at a Rotographic equipment expo in Cologne Germany. The flashy headpiece is carried in a leather zip bag and worn as a cap by undoing the zip and using a chin strap to hold it, with a single head motion releasing the cap.
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Cologne
Germany
Methodist Ladies' Guild Sees Guests at John Cooper Hall
A good attendance at John Cooper Hall as the Methodist Ladies' Guild meets. Mrs. Ditterich presides and welcomes two new members Mrs. F A Cook and Mrs. C Gibbs along with visitors. Mrs. W Gove speaks on her trip abroad and NYC experiences. Guests view photos and afternoon tea follows.
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John Cooper Hall
Ditterich
F. A. Cook
C. Gibbs
World Tenor Gino Mattera to Open Shepparton Concert
Popular Italian tenor Gino Mattera will headline the ABC Subscription series in Shepparton on May 1. He has appeared in Australian releases of Traviatta and Faust and the film Amore di Norma will debut there during his visit.
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Gino Mattera
A.B.C
Shepparton
Matteraas
Australia
Devil
Benalla S L Auxiliary Hosts Night Out at Memorial Hall
Members of the Henalla S L Auxiliary are honored for a year of service. The Benalla branch invites all R S and Auxiliary members and escorts to Thursday’s Night Out at Memorial Hall featuring dancing cards and entertainment including a revue segment.
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Henalla #.S.L
Benalla
Memorial Hall
R,s
Ieee
Social Notes From Benalla and Melbourne Social Roundup
Visiting Labor Parliamentarians Senator Charles Sandford and John Cremean met local hosts Mr and Mrs William Bourke in Melbourne. New arrival Christopher Jalin born at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, to Mrs Morrell Smith. Sneelarh Smith, polio survivor, shows progress at Children’s Hospital Hampton. A G Wood of Highett Melbourne arrested Reg White and Shirley White in Bridge Street. Arthur and Mrs Woodline connected with Benalla friends and Kellam family from Lima South holidaying at Parkdale. Fealy of Moonie Ponds enjoys a holiday with son and daughter in law at Arundel Street.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Melbourne
Morrell Smith
Smidh
Sneelarh
Children’s Hospital
Hampton
A. G. Woodfine
Highett
Reg
Shirley White
Bridge Street
Arthur
New Arrival for Mr and Mrs Standish
Mr and Mrs Eric Standish announce the birth of their daughter Julie Ann at Bush Nursing Hospital.
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Eric Standish
Julie Ann
the Bush Nursing Hospital
India on Faith and Benalla church events noted
The Benalla Methodist gathering lists a morning service, an afterchurch talk titled India on Faith, and a series of visiting speakers from Dury to the Vine Home Mission Station. A new kinder garten hall erection was discussed, and Sunday School sports drew many participants including teachers and volunteers.
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India
Pont Om
Lis
J van Duten
Holland
Tristees
Benalla
Poysden
J. Sherwill
Firegarty
Bulie Davidson
Pauline Morgan
Carol Ipee
Coralle Mi
Margaret Saul
Graeme
Sigttas Strum
Terry Sandland
Janet Morgan
Wendy Plumridge
Daryl Mills
Helen Besley
Rodney Evans
Peter Raavel
Beth Cummings
Jennifer Jones
Meryl Sandiant
Fred Cook
Colin, Sutherland
Keith Jorgensen
Helen Henry
Jannette Broadbent
Heather Brown
Trevor LePoldevin
Join Spencer
Geoffrey Morgan
Murfitt McCashney Wedding Guests Mentioned
Guests attending the Murfitt McCashney wedding include Mr and Mrs C E Hicks of Mudgeerong a and Mrs G Butler of South Yarra. Visitors at the Victoria Hotel include Mr and Mrs G Burleigh Warrnambool, Mrs W Murfitt Camperdown, Mr H Murfitt Camperdown, and Mr B Butler Thornbury. Remaining townsfolk were entertained at night with a supper.
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SS Murfitt
Murfitt- McCashney
C E. Hicks
Mudgeronga
G. Butler
South Yarra
Victoria Hotel
G. Burleigh
Warrnanschool
W. Murfitt
Camperdown
H. Murfitt
B. Butler
Thornbury
Fragmentary note hints at Benalla social circle renewal
Ragged OCR fragment references Benalla residents and a Miss Gilling Drummond, Lillian as daughter of a Mr and Mrs Devil Drummond, and mentions a Viola performance and a bank tie. Context unclear but suggests local social figures and events.
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Wie Clase
Vinita Benalla
Priday
Gilling Drrummond
Ootan
Stewarton Presentation Ball Draws Wide Local Interest
The Stewarton Hall crowd flocked to the Premiership Ball of Currana District Tennis Association. Visitors came from all teams and nearby centres to witness the awards, cup conquests, and felicitations as Stewarton claimed the A and B grade cups amid a festive display of decor and music.
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Stewarton Hall
Currana District Tennis Association
Oughess
Devenish
Cays
Wes
Down's
HL Heaney
MLC
Levick
Stewarton
Perior Te Tinis
Koonce Tae
Max Feldtmann
Wies
Weir
Tanlough North
Stewarton Tenn. Club
Pre-Wedding Party for Mrs Tuelange Crilly
A pre-wedding party will be tendered for Mrs Tuelange Crilly in Warlowiniene. Lemony Friday invitations extend to all Toelmacs friends to attend.
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Tuelange Crilly
Warlowiniene
Atseln
Owill
Toelmacs
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Wien
Barkly Street
Methodist Ladies’ Guild
Methodist News
Dahlins
Lesley Dosser
Maret Rumpff
Lois Gardir Johnll
Trevor Fox
Gaprom
Betty Pryor
Pen
Wal Conquest
Karen
M. Poyaden
Pastor van Duren
Rea Keith Ditterich
Harrison
Poynd
Mills
Victoria’s Travelling Theatre
National Opera
The
Princess Theatre
Barber OF Seville” Rossini
Consul” Menotti
Sturken's
Eric Clapham
C.A.E
Wangaratta
Thur
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