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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
8
Gossip for PUomen SCHOOL BREAK-UP SOCIAL gathered in the CWA Rest Room and near the Holding Centre Cinema where December 17 supper plans were arranged. Ladies Welfare Club and mothers will provide the meal for the children as staff like Miss King helped prepare an afternoon tea.
A ballet demonstration by 60 students from the Ben group of Melbourne’s Guild attracted a large crowd of parents and children at the hall on Tuesday. Iris Ferguson, Warnock, Kathryn Alex, Coral, Merle Saunders and others received prizes while Miss Mills and Miss Mills were praised for their teaching. Miss Martyn urged long practice and the audience heard remarks on the value of ballet training followed by a reception.
Friends and relatives gathered December 6 at Largs Bay to bid Anne Jensen and Alice m farewell as they sailed to England aboard Saturn. Attendees included Annesley Camberwell J Kellum Lima South Mr N Mathieson Mrs Wilton Mrs D Joyce Irene Marie A Maends Lesley Fitzgerald and others. Wilson’s father Mr Bob is recovering after surgery.
Birth notices From Rosemore Hospital to Lee Wangaratta and Bush Nursing Hospital announce several newborns. Names include Jennifer Anne and David Lee with families Ward Stafford and Tramannis, from GardEn Street Lina Commercial Road Benalla.
An attractive sports programme is arranged for Warren bayne on New Year's Day to raise funds for installing electricity to the hall, expected in about two years. Organising secretary is Mr. Pitty as the event aims to draw large attendance.
The St Josephs Mothers Club will host its annual Xmas Party at Benalla Gardens tomorrow afternoon. The event promises a very good afternoon for pupils and attendees.
A Boxing Night dance will be held at Tatong Public Hall on December 26 to celebrate the extensions to the dance floor. The improvements include a new supper room and a permanent stage, praised as long needed. President Evan Lewis and the committee are thanked for enabling better local functions with a band and a ladies served supper.
The engagement is announced of ae May, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Schreiber, Strathallen Boweya, to Dennis Noel, third son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Klein, Avonica Jindera, N.S.W.
Public meeting heard dressing sheds will get concrete roofs to allow grand stands later. Plans submitted to Public Works for approval by year end. Apex Club runs a January working bee for excavation drainage and water supply. Committee has about £1200 and a £3000 state grant. last March’s effort moved 3000 yards of filling using £60,000 equipment, much of it donated.
Large turnout for the Memorial Hall sale of H W Feldtmann property a 231 acre block in Stewarton district fetched 30s per acre after starting at 18. Buyers J Kearney and T Corboy secured the lot as Herbert Ledger Wann and Co sold. The following day Wangaratta hotel sale for J J Morgan Greta Park 628 acres opened 30 rising to 35 per acre sold to M V Frew Girgarin.
At the Benalla branch meeting Mr. Bakewell noted that Mr. Bostock M H R had asked in the House of Representatives about textile labelling. The government agreed that wool content must be stated as a percentage, bringing the issue closer to resolution after overseas publicity.
Benalla service at 11 a.m. with Rev. L Eldridge and 7.30 p.m. by E K Ditterien. social hour in John Cooper Hall. Baddaginnie hosts 3 p.m. with Rev. L B Eldridge. Lurg service 3 p.m. in Public Hall led by Mr F BR Howell. Visitors welcome.
Sunday December 14 public notice by The Warden Rev John Halliam Glenrow HC Bid 1952 item outlines districting details for St Colum’s Hall with short event note and scheduling.
A local council and Housing Commission clash over prefabricated housing for Benalla and surrounding areas. Builders from Shepparton and Melbourne submitted tenders, all rejected as unsuitable. Officials discuss delaying site built options, urging more local builder involvement and potential higher priced Benalla contractors.
A report to the Waurndoo Borough Council notes Benalla High School will gain two new pre erected classrooms ready for occupation. Each room is planned for 24 to 30 pupils and a new site has been secured. Mayor Dr W Call and Dr Say advocate rapid completion despite current facilities.
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