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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
8
A local note recalls a Moorngag silver anniversary with friends presenting gifts and a display of affection. Guests danced in a festive hall as Mr and Mrs celebrated, with heartfelt thanks and best wishes for happiness and long life together.
A display features new Coronation year hair designs and royal motifs. May Monde, a famed British music artist, models an ornate crown ornament in gold and pearls.
Social notes mention Dr. Jim Perris of Linden Wheel, Mr. and Mrs. N. Aslan hosting at Charles Street, Adelaide greetings to Huan Ao revisiting holiday plans, and relatives including Stan Gavan Boweya Keen and Merry 3ee traveling from Geelong. The piece records a cheerful family update with travel and visit details among Australian towns.
A local autumn flower show announces entries and decor by volunteers. Organizers invite residents to view blooms, learn gardening tips, and enjoy seasonal demonstrations at the community center.
A staging of a European set opera presented by Stefan Haag delighted Benalla audiences. The twelve member orchestra under Fire Chiefam conducted the performance impressed critics and locals alike. Leads Marc Collier and Justine Retilek delivered strong singing and acting with Dorothea Deegan and Robert Simmons praised for their roles. The mayor and touring team praised the turnout and urged further high culture presentations in Benalla.
The St James Basketball Me Bo Kelly club met to elect officers. Mic KO Kelly was chosen as president with Silver Rave McDonald as secretary. Miss Joan Weeks and Mig Clare Kelly were not designated delegates to the association.
Devenish Catholic Ball arrangements are under way for the annual event to be held at St Mark Hall Devries on Monday May 11. Vie Arvudren Crchwatta will sing while McCaill's Way performs, promising a lively Benalla entertainment night.
Miss Thelma Crilly of Warrenbayne celebrated a kitchen tea on Friday night April 24 at Warrenbayne Hall hosted by friends before her marriage to Clive Cook of Baddaginnie. The evening featured dancing and vocal items with guests traveling from Violet Town Benalla and Stewarton to attend. Speakers praised Thelma’s character and community involvement, while gifts and expressions of best wishes were exchanged.
The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary District reports branches including Benalla donated £554 for 1952 mission work. Mrs AG Jarvis, Treasurer, noted growing need and urged more time, parcels, and support as meetings discussed war relief, local helpers, and a Korea aid item.
Fragmented text notes new arrivals and events with several garbled names and places. It mentions individuals such as Mr and Min G Heywinet and Mr. Fete Mutrean, plus references to a Warceritaionie and Avan Street. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A notice invites friends to a Variety Tea and Presentation at Higesna Hall on May 8 hosted by Ming Wien Allen. Guests are told to attend and ladies are invited to wear their best, with a bake sale item to be raffled. The couple, Mr Bruce Plant and partner, are to be married at Benalla on May 16.
Fragmentary OCR mentions vows and unions amid unclear names and dates. Readable bits reference a marriage event and celebratory elements, with missing details about participants and location.
A quirky community event at Lian Howrey School showcased a euchre and table tennis day. Notable competitors included Bruce Bal, Stanley Clarke, and Mr A Merci. Prizes and standings were announced with playful local flair.
A fragmented notice promotes a square dancing event in Brasilia with mentions of Jack Clark and a beginner session. It references a Tuesday deadline around May 5 and hints at social group participation and calling, but many names and phrases are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Dramatic Society member list and upcoming events at kindergarten or school, including references to Molding This Week and Laurieny of Mrs. An unclear sequence points to a local theater group planning a performance with several named participants and a forthcoming schedule.
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