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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

8

Unclear OCR list of names and roles from social dress event

Fragmented text lists participants and roles including Bartholomew Trumwell Sandra Colin Luther Dorothy Cook Noelle Brown Noelle Brown Bors Walter Knight in Armour Judith Guan and other named girls and characters in a pageant or school event with varied titles and descriptors.

Cooper Mall Wat Bartholomew Ag Trumwell Peer Rae Cara ‘Dal Margo Mepcan Boye Creaff Mat Craeme Camboy Cunese Bo Kedin Sandra Colin Luther Bere van 'Boy Tan Pers Dorothy Cook Dodith Ann Battert Joan Northway Pettate Jean Plant Ande Dalperich Noelle Brown Walter Com Knight In Armour Av Smith Swigmoanh Werner

Married in London

The marriage of Miss Lilette, daughter of Mr George Meming, took place on August 5 at St Church, Spanish Place. She married journalist Mr George Mide wearing a gown by Roa Atunes Hor Zp tul and a Finglet style dress with a bouquet. The couple held a reception at Claridge's Hotel with guests from local circles.

Lilette George Meming Aid Callil Pty, Ltd St. Church Spanish Place George Mide Are Roa APTS Finglet Brady

Resignation of Miss E G O Shea Leads to Secretary Change

The Women's Hospital Auxiliary approves Miss E G O Shea's resignation as secretary due to time constraints with new management. Mrs Summers is appointed successor after Miss Shea offers to assist during the transition. A note of appreciation to Miss Shea is recorded. The group plans supper and a get well letter to Mrs Thornmburn and schedules the next meeting.

E. G. O'Shea Miss O'Shea Summers Williams Mesdames Briggs

Swanpool Red Cross Forms Branch at Annual Meeting

The Swanpole Red Cross annual meeting welcomed guests and members as they discussed forming a Swanpool branch. Mrs. N Jones was elected president with a committee including Mrs. Heaney and Mrs. Allott, and Mrs. Newton from headquarters addressed attendees. The afternoon raised £11 11s, with a financial statement noting receipts and expenditures and a major donation.

Swan Red Cross Jones Benalla L. L. Newton F. Runge Newton Shepparton Miss Scholes Mrs. Newton A. Thompson Benita

Alan Loveday and Ruth Stanfield in Australia Concert Tour

The New Zealand violinist Alan Loveday and pianist Ruth Stanfield embark on a joint tour in Australia. They perform in Shepparton as part of the A.ALC subscription series at the Star Theatre on December 26, following recent London engagements.

Australia New Zealand Alan Loveday Ruth Stanfield Poplin Vi Kwel Sve Nancy Lee London Alani Tovediny Tooloom Ino London Oday Wyid Ben Woelonidt Marrii Fic Ruth Stan Meld Shepparton A.alc Star Theatre

Mission and church events at Benalla Methodist Church

The Benalla Methodist Church schedules a 2 pm opening and 7:30 pm evening session for the John Capernee Priday event with stalls and preparations by church groups. A Mission to the Nation begins with Dr Harold Wood visiting on September 6, with services at the Methodist Church and Shire Hall for the public. Reverend F E K Ditterich will remain as Superintendent of the Benalla Circuit until March 1955.

Harold Wood Shire Hall Wood Australia FE. K. Ditterich Benalla

Swanpool CWA August Meeting Highlights

Swanpool branch of the W.A. met with Mrs A Wallace in the chair. Thanks were given to the Drama Group and readers for the pinned play Strained Relations. A Swanpool Hospital Ball on July 29 was supported with supper and hall hire. Competition winners were Mrs Exsen high with least contents and Miss L Mathieson with greatest. September event cloth nearest event-cloth. Delegates Jo Merrigan and Miss L Mathieson to attend a conference at Rutherglen on Tuesday August 25. Afternoon tea was hosted by Mrs A Wallace and Mrs J Merrigan.

Swanpool W.A A. Wallace A Thompson L. Mathieson D. Pearce A. McKellin J. Carter Jensen Swanpool Hospital Exsenhigh Rutherglen Oon Jo Merrigan

Variety Tea for Miss Mae Schrieber in Boweva Barn

Friends of Miss Mae Schrieber host a variety tea at her home in Boweva on Friday night. Attendees are asked to bring a basket. It notes Mae will be married on 20th August to Mr Dennis Klein of Jindera.

Mae Schrieber Boweva Dennis Klein Jindera

Local Hospital Returns Highlight Busy Patient Recoveries

Out of hospital reports show Mr W Jones of Mr Brune has resumed duties at Winvarathe Hospital after a medical operation. Mr Join Riddell of Bawrva progresses well following treatment at Wangaratta Hospital for a hand injury. Friends note Alan Robertson's small son Fly recovering well after an appendectomy at Wrnnearatia Hospital.

W. Jones Brune Winvarathe Hospital Ofwedes Join Riddell Bawrva Wangaratta Hospital Alan Robertson Theana Fly Wrnnearatia Hospital

Square dancing net led by Tan Robinson in Benalla event

A Benalla square dancing net led by Tan Robinson and featuring Gavan Whigtlaw Ilohin Oliver Aileen Anderson Margaret Rebbechu Teresa Rebbechu Rita Simonds and others competed at a Star Palads conducted event. About five sets competed for the Geet for itv square cancer A badge.

Benalla Tan Robinson Tan Gavan Whigtlaw Pr. Rebbecht Ilohin Oliver Aileen Anderson Margaret Teresa Rebbechu Rita Simonds Owain Pus Itv Square Star Palads

Monster Fair At John Cooper Hall August 1

Town invites attendance at the Monster Fair in John Cooper Hall next Friday August 1. Mayor Dr W McCall Say will open at 3 pm with an evening session at 7 30 pm. Stalls, competitions and stunts on offer. Afternoon tea served. Tickets 1 shilling 6 pence. Proceeds go to the Methodist Church Trust. Visitors welcome.

John Cooper W. McCall Say Methodist Church ‘Trust

New Arrivals Reported at Local Homes and Hospital

The notice lists births including a son David Wayne to Mr and Mrs Jack Tennant of Hridee Street and a daughter Janice Faye to Mr and Mrs CM Martin of Greta South at Benwla and District Memorial Hospital Anson Reber born to Mr and Mrs F St Braddy of My rhe a son Timothy Evans to Mr and Mrs Doug Jackman of Lima Fstete and a brother for Inn and Stelbert

Rosemore David Wayne Jack ‘Tennant Hridee Street Janice Faye CM Martin Greta South Benwla and District Memorial Hospital Anson Reber John Mrr F St. Braddy Myrhe Timothy Evans Doug. Jackman Lima Fstete Inn and Stelbert

Dookie Cricket Club Reelects Officers and Plans Trophy Night

At the annual meeting in Memorial Hall Mr J H Harker was re elected president and Mr Neil Clark re elected secretary. W Smount Tint Mallon was named captain of the ser ones team with A J Coleman re elected social secretary. An August 20 trophy presentation and social evening are planned. Mr A Clark, long associated with Cookie cricket, is hospitalised. Interest grows in the plough rail shipment by Mr L Sim noted as America’s cultivation breakthrough.

Dookie Cricket Club Memorial Hall J. H. Harker Neil Clark W. Smount Tintmallon Serones A. J. Coleman Cookie A. Clark L. Sim America

Hello of the Bull and Monte Carlo Winners at Hospital Bay

Miss Frances Townsend wore mauve peaver taffeta with lace bodice for the Hello of the Bull at Hospital Bay. Judges included F Ginnivin N Todd of Benalla. Benson and Jordan won the Monte Carlo, while Joyce and Herman won the spot dance as the Blue Star Orchestra led the night.

Frances Townsend

Benalla Society to Stage The X Mrs Y at Swanpool Hall

The Ex Mrs Y will headline a Benalla Dramatic and Musical Society show on Saturday at the Swanpool Public Hall. A bright evening's entertainment is promised as a crowd is expected to attend.

Benalla Dramatic and Musical Society X-Mrs. Y Swanpool

Benalla Gragglers Association elects new officers

Personal Mr. J. C Pennington has been elected president of the Benalla branch for the fifth consecutive year. Other officers elected at last Friday's meeting include Vice-presidents A N A Jones and E Murray, council representative C J Gardner, and secretary E A Straughair.

J. C Pennington Benalla Gragglers’ Associaton of Victoria A. N. A. Jones E. Murray C. J. Gardner E. A. Straughair

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