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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
8
The marriage of Pat Dodd and Laura was performed at a Melbourne church with Miss Marjorie Ser n as bridesmaid. The gown featured long sleeves and a lace bodice with a tulle skirt. The couple will reside at 16 Grey Street Benalla after a honeymoon in Adelaide.
At a well attended meeting of St Josephs Mothers Club the annual fete was postponed to October 3 hoping for better weather. Sympathy was given to Mrs Bigmore whose brother died from injuries in an accident. Cocoa distribution to country children continues. Gratitude expressed to donors of cocoa and biscuits and to those who helped. Mr and Mrs Ginnivan thanked for a lamb and nylons donated for fete competition.
Weekly star guide summary with fragmented horoscope data for Libra Virgo Scorpio Capricorn Aquarius Pisces and others. Emphasis on love friendships and personal matters while suggesting slow buildup of strength, financial matters, and relationships through the coming week. The text provides date ranges for each sign and hints at mood and opportunities despite garbled OCR.
Delegates and members from 12 branches attended the G W A half year conference in Brocklesby. President of Hulle Shire opened the session. Mrs E Bort presided. Resolutions aimed at improving group functioning included exhibition etiquette and stewarding changes. Notes on speakers and regional representatives followed with thanks for Brocklesby hospitality.
Alisa McFee from Ararat has joined the nursing staff at Wangaratta Hospital. She spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jack Jones and Mrs Dorothy Hargreaves, who won merit in final examinations at Mooroopna Hospital. She plans to continue studies at Queen Victoria Hospital.
Celebrity singer Alan Eddy and violinist Mary Nemel headline a Benalla Town concert at Shire Hall on Tuesday August 1 with Beowl and Bue) facing off in quarterfinals. The event features Nancy Lyons and Mary Nemel, plus a new two-section judging system and a prize of 1000 pounds for the District Memorial Hospital.
A St James Mothers Club fete held in the hall on Friday drew many supporters and eager buyers. Crane Kelly opened the event. funds were boosted by donations and a piano accordion performance by Mr J Wright. Mrs Hollow and Mrs Barthun led the organizing team as president and key member.
Representatives from the Women’s Council of Victoria joined about 4000 delegates at a conference opened in the Assembly Hall Melbourne. Wreaths were laid in memory of fallen soldiers, with apologies from Lady Brooks and Sir George Holland. Speakers highlighted Red Cross aid and wartime hospital needs across the state, including Melbourne and regional centres.
A St James Red Cross gathering, chaired by Mrs dF Belly, deputy president Suiper, discussed plans for La Juvenite Fancy Dress. Nine attendees were present at the meeting, held in the Red Cross premises.
The Koweya Mothers Club hosted a memorable evening at Mir W Schrieber's woolshed with guests from Bungeet Almonds and Killawarra. Winners included Mra te Weidemann for the main event, with consolation prizes to Mra D Boyd and Mr J Clarke. Jennifer Martin and Stanley Clarke won table tennis singles, Clarke also taking the doubles. A supper followed, and Mr Schrieber's birthday was celebrated with singing.
Mr and Mrs Bert Banbridge of Ayastent celebrate the birth of a daughter Robyn Patrina at Mowmore Private Hospital. Their son Brian is also noted. Mr and Mrs B McNamore of Willace Street announce a birth at Rowe More. Mr and Mrs P Exton of Smylie ncevet report the arrival of a son Frederick Ways.
The Friendship Club at 3SR held an afterno on the Railway Toatihute yesterday with good attendance. Winners in the card event included Ladies W Wagner and Reed Vows, Mrs J Sandiant, and others in cake and mystery categories.
Glamour and rhythm headline a Bodencieer Ballet performance at Shire Hall on Friday September 17. Tickets available at Sturken's.
The Swanpool CWA held its August 11 meeting at Swanpool hall with 15 members present Mrs Arthur Heaney chaired and Mrs A Wallace spoke for the Brockleaby conference invitation The branch plans a 25th anniversary visit to Bept Wi at 2 20 pm and Mrs Bott will give a travel talk The group catered for the Swanpool Hospital ball on July 28 and supported the library project to preserve inscribed books for past members Mrs E Pearse W Hayes and Mrs P Mathieson A D Ginnivan donated an apron for CWA staff and members sent scraps for the Mental Homes Appeal Nomination for office bearers will be handled by the hon secretary at the next wider meeting Mrs J Haughton spoke on travelling abroad 20 years ago Afternoon tea was served by Mrs Brammigan and Mrs J Jackson, with others in attendance.
A large crowd gathered at St Mark's Hall Devenish for a kitchen tea in honor of Hazel Husband before her marriage. Mins Apleby and Mses Lidgerwood organized guests, with music, supper, and many gifts reflecting strong local ties to the Husband family and early Bunget West pioneers.
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