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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
8
Women students from near Cranbourne attend a home study in TUyndnurat to explore country life. They join the course because they are very interested in farming and hope to gain ideas for practical country living.
A fragmentary church item notes an anniversary at a Methodist church with mention of Dr. Gurdiner and parish activities. The text references August events and ongoing efforts by congregation members, with emphasis on service and community work.
Mrs Bonnie Ferguson recuperating at her Milawa home after an operation in Melbourne. She will return to teaching on Friday September 1. Pupils and friends wish her a speedy recovery and are asked to contact Milawa 4.
The Molyullah State School Mothers' Club held its monthly meeting at the local hall with Mrs J Clarke presiding. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Beard Clarke and Mathews. Donations totaled £6 0 10 and plans include a projector and storage cupboards. since December the club has supplied library shelves books infant aids and sports equipment to the school.
Despite rain a large turnout from Tungamah Devenish Goorambat Thoona and Benalla attended the J James branch fifth anniversary. Mrs L J McDonald welcomed guests and Mrs G L Oliver was greeted as central vice president. The celebration featured tea a green and gold birthday cake by Mrs E G Wright and candles lit by Mrs E Bromley. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Hansen and Mrs Gibson for quoits Mrs R Saunders for golf Mrs Wright for nail driving and Mrs Norton for hockey. The next St James meeting is August 7.
Arrangements are complete for the annual St Josephs Parish Ball to be held in the Shire Hall tomorrow evening. Rev Father Colitis heads a energetic committee with Mr Wood Dalton as secretary. The ladies prepare an excellent supper and a belle will be elected during the evening.
St James hosted Violet Town and won 27 to 15 with Mrs L Oliver umpiring. Violet Town junior players joined St James juniors for a mixed game, officiated by Miss C Kelly. Local residents Mr G J Coles OBE and Mr Frank Carruthers were mentioned in weekend visits.
Arrangements were made for a school house stall at the September 10 sports and a luncheon for teachers at the Schools' Combined Sports in Benalla on October 10. The Benalla East and West School Mothers' Clubs join with the Welfare Club for a dental lecture on tooth decay prevention led by local dentists and teachers.
The Caledonian Society votes reorganization of officers due to pressing commitments. New president is Betty, with Joe Fole as secretary, and Fisher Benalla as treasurer. A cabal of nominees including Mir Te Fer Buralia and Mra Newson joins the slate as officers and committee members, reflecting a broad field of club leadership.
The festival showcases a mix of music and drama with performances by Mrs OM and community groups. Audiences enjoy a program that includes choral pieces, theater scenes, and seasonal concert selections amid a busy schedule across multiple venues.
Mr and Mrs Harry Taloching of Olmon Street announce the arrival of a son. Mrs J Mack of Badduslnie greets the birth of a son, David Jamies at Reose more hospital. Another birth at Mundy Nursing Heasytraal, a son John Jaste to Mr and Mrs Lew Woous of Keng Street.
Social notes report the pending event for Mrs J Owen of Nixon Street after a recent medical procedure. The note mentions an upcoming private gathering at her home and acknowledgment of her support network.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a Violet Town Catholic Ball with scattered names and dates. The readable bits suggest a local social event or dance connected to Violet Town, mentioning organizers or attendees in a tentative list. The text is heavily garbled and lacks a clear sequence of facts.
Miss Frances Kelly was judged belle at the courthouse hall last night. She received the Pili sash from the secretary and a gift from the president Mrs Kelly. Jutlers were Dr and Mrs Dy Markenair of Benalla. A fuller report will appear next.
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