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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
8
A Friendship Club Party at Garden Street featured a lively evening with costumes inspired by Mexican and French themes. Guests enjoyed opera outfits, musical numbers, and a best dressed contest won by a couple, ending with a playful tape finale.
Fragments from a Benalla notice mention Mrs J Manning and Devenish, with arrivals and a few names. The readable text hints at a local event or announcement, but details are unclear.
A large Boweya crowd gathered to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Hansen and their family as they prepare to move to a new home. Friends and local groups praised their five years in Howeya, with speeches from ACC speakers and club representatives, and a warm, appreciative send off ending with a supper.
The Benalla church marks its anniversary next Sunday afternoon with Rev E Keith iverich preaching and visiting soloists. Built from a log church with bark roof, later weatherboard buildings suffered fire in 1927 and 1952. The Trustees seek £450 for a new hall area between the hall and school, with land donated. Offerings that afternoon will support the fund and the Bele Abbey Kinder Fund. a probationer from a nearby college will preach.
A small town groups around a broken Christmas tree project as residents rally to salvage and brighten the scene. Local volunteers organize donations of lights, decorations, and a new tree stand to replace the damaged display.
Mrs Westacott was reelected president at a largely attended meeting of the Benalla Kindergarten committee. Reports showed 94 children attended during the year with 74 names on the waiting list. Miss Maureen Kelly will leave next year, with Mr Little to lead a restructured play centre and maintained activity levels.
The St James area held a Thursday event by the Mothers' Club and the Nademual Coursing Association executive met on a Saturday night. Preparations for Vinwirian Open Char plonrlin Civtat were discussed with regional volunteers for Sagte Clim arrival. A social evening and a youth event were planned for next week with a panel of local organizers.
The article notes the appointment of a new Welfare Officer to fill a vacancy at the Westaro Holding Centre. It highlights praise for Miss Kelly for her work with the kindergarten, with Mrs Westacott and Miny Little commenting on her contributions and the community’s appreciation. A dinner followed, and references to Miss Kelly’s pleasant associations with the kindergarten are mentioned.
The Murray district group presented a musical and dramatic program in Benalla to honor Mr. Patiera and Mr. Gove as they depart for new posts. Attendees included Arts group members, Benalla citizens, and families who praised the Culture Society’s efforts. Supper followed the event with hospitality from local hosts and suppliers.
The Benalla ballet group stage showcased a polished demonstration led by teacher Mr Romanoff and characterized by praise for Ms Kiellerup and Mrs Crivelli. Attendees included the mayor Dr W McCall Cay, with gifts and flowers presented in gratitude for the group’s efforts. Auld Lang Syne closed the event ending a festive display for junior and intermediate classes.
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