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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
8
A 23rd birthday party at Marengarne featured MC Nor, with remarks by Geo Cromford Nancy Smitt and Kevin Eagan. Guests included Rita Eaaen and Anse jprenent, while gifts and a lunch with a special cake marked the milestone.
The article traces the rise of the Bal Saerly Ballet under Benalla and the influence of M Tile Beyrember. It highlights Max Rein- Seventeila as a key producer and notes early training by Mittele. It recalls performances across Holland, Poland, Latvia, Belgium, Austria, New Zealand, and Australia, with grand prixs and the 1982 MebLit Wie Concours cited.
The Dookie branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union held a birthday party Friday at Dookie Memorial Hall decorated with spring blooms. Mrs Mac Cormack welcomed guests and Rev. Roden Holm chaired, praising mission work. Various performances followed including songs, recitations, and piano. A cake and tea were shared, with stalls raising funds totaling £38 10s.
The August meeting of the Dookie branch was well attended with visitors from Dookie College women’s classes. Mesdames Stewart and Harltons read their reports as delegates to the State Conference in June. Mrs A C Rowlands was named assistant secretary for the C W A Flower Show in October. Members discuss possible Group reorganization with Mrs Hicken offering to lead while keeping the Group intact. Delegates to the Group Conference will vote accordingly. The conference will be held at Churringile on September and September. Delegates for Dookie include Smout and Newtom Phan Afternoon.
An opportunity to see the Modenwieser Ballet at Shire Hall in Benalla is announced. Frida appears as Repl. 17 and tickets are available through Sturken for booking.
A party for Mrs Frank Phillips was held at the Royal Hotel on Monday evening with friends presenting a chiming clock as a keepsake and warm tributes recalling happy times at the hotel.
The St James golf team journeyed against Tunganan Gylf Club on the focal links at Sunday with close matches and St James winning by a narrow margin. A death notice reports First Constable Erickson, formerly of St James, passing at his residence.
A local St James Red Cross event held a drawing to win prizes amid a social gathering. Tickets were sold with proceeds supporting relief efforts through the organization.
Ken Embie and Slater Minx Pred Thumupsyi recently planned a talk on Northern Territory life. They will speak at the Benalla Girl Guides Boral Agwoda market stall day, with a 20 shat fee and a charity benefit, inviting visitors to attend and support the event.
A church service urged generous support for Red Cross Sunday appeals. The speaker praised the society’s work and urged continued prayers and donations to aid relief efforts during disasters worldwide.
A note lists a ballet event at Badenwieser Halletshire Hall in Benalla on Friday September 17 with a suggestion to book early at Sturkens.
A rustic recipe describes browning onions and beef, layering potatoes, and pouring stock with beer over meat. The dish bakes slowly for about two hours, creating a layered beef and potato supper with lemony notes and hearty beer flavor.
An OCR read of meeting notes from 3SR Friendship Club describes a gathering with diverse attendees and activities. Mentions include Mrs Wagner and Mrs Jewell along with others, noting guests and pleasant social atmosphere despite aging conditions.
Local notices record a series of birth announcements across area homes. Geoffrey William and Heather Diana are listed among newborns, with families in Dunnat and Goomaliber announcing recent additions.
A garbled horoscope column lists zodiac signs with advice on love, home, and career. Aries hints at emotional gains, Taurus emphasizes home comfort, Gemini points to dates and favored people, Cancer notes weekend prospects, Virgo mentions friendships, Libra uncertain, Scorpio Tuesday chances, Sagittarius signals moves, Capricorn quiet days, Aquarius warns around a weekend, Pisces urges readiness for Tuesday action.
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