Successful Xmas Party by Victorian Postal Institute Branch
The Benalla Victorian Postal Institute branch held a Christmas party for over 200 members and families in the branch hall last Thursday night. A variety concert featured Miss Mary Doxey performing Panima Donna plus Home Sweet Home and Walkin My Baby Back Home, with duets by Messrs Dunnachie and Wheatland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Postal Institute
Santa Claus
Mary Doxey
Messrs
F Dunnachie
J. Wheatland
Benalla C
W.A. Younger
Audrey Williams
Hose Evans
Mary Shirley O'Donnell
Barbara Hatfield
Pat Henry
Jeunesse Sturken
Mary Henry
Dunnachie
Social Committee of
Te Vel
Jeff
Movie Fans Well Catered For at Star Lit Open Air Theatre
Local picture goers can expect a varied film lineup at Star Lit Open Air Theatre starting tonight with a technicolor musical Bey Dust and Please Believe Me featuring Deborah Kerr and Robert Walker. Further nights include Walt Disney's immortal classic and a Gene Autry feature plus a double bill of Go Lovely and I'll Get You for Me. New Year's Eve and Day present Mask of the Queen and Knock on Any Door with Nick Romano, promising a festive cinema feast.
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Star Lit Open Air
We Children
Gene Autrey
David Niven
Vera Ellen Cesar Romero
George Raft
Colleen Gray
James Hadley Chase
Miss Blandish
Derek
Wpep
Sgn
Nick Romano
Benalla Methodist Circuit Christmas Day Services
Benalla hosts services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. led by Rev. E K Ditterich with 4.A. DL Badoainnie and at 3 p.m. with Mr J J Faris. Lurg conducts 3 p.m. service by Rev. E E Ditterich including baptism. Warrenbayne holds 2.30 p.m. service.
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Benalla Methodist Circuit
Benalla
E. KE. Ditterich
Badoainnie
J. J. Faris
Lurg
E. E. Ditterich
Warrenbayne
Thir
Tatong Bride in Tulle and Lace
Rev F C Moyle presided at the Tatong wedding of Miss Elsie Woodbury daughter of J F Woodbury and her Sydney groom son of Mr Robert Rogerson and the late Mrs Rogerson of Marrickville Gleaming pastel tulle frocks mauve gladioli and tan accessories marked the bridal party A reception at Australian House followed and the couple plan a Nowra honeymoon before settling in Bourne
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F. C. Moyle
Rs. Bryce
J. F. Woodbury
Tatong
Robert Rogerson
Rogerson
Marrickville
Sydney
Elsie Woodbury
Garry Thomas
Austral House
Marinas
USS Radeon Rangipie
Santa Visits the Country at Thoona Hall
A large turnout at Thoona Hall on Thursday night for the Mothers' Club Xman Treat saw over 60 children receive gifts from Santa. Teacher Mr P arranged a springy concert with Mr Osborne at the piano, followed by a dance with no music provided and a crowd-pleasing Santa cap and jollies.
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Thoona Hall
Mothers’ Club
Mr. P
Mr. Osborne
Santa
Mr. Phillips
Osborne
New Arrivals Celebrate Twins Christine and Elizabeth
Mr and Mrs Leith Cook of Benalla Street welcome twins Christine Margaret and Elizabeth Anne in a nursing home birth announcement.
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Leith Cook
Benalla Street
Christine Margaret
Elizabeth Anne
Ladies Bowls Winners and Handicap Results
The fragment lists women bowlers including Roxburgh and Hutchison with handicaps and mentions Fraser. It indicates a ladies bowls event with results showing winners and participant names.
Xmas Tree at Warrenbayne School Concert
The Warrenbayne State School children held a break up concert and Christmas Tree in the hall on Thursday night. The event featured a well prepared program by the children with credit to Mr J Hume and Mrs Hume. Father Christmas appeared after the concert and delivered gifts from the decorated tree to every child along with sweets. Santa also brought a gift for Mr and Mrs False. A tea service and supper followed for parents and adults.
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Warrenbayne State School
J. Hume
Erry Sands
Boweya Mothers Club Christmas Tree Night
Boweya Mothers Club hosted a Christmas tree event with songs, carols, and a Santa appearance. Mr Boyd and Barr coordinated stalls and arrangements while attendees enjoyed a light program, sweets, and soft drinks for children.
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Boweya Mothers’ Club
Saaces Not. Ith
Mt Iy Ays
Boyd
Barr
Aclighttal
Christmas Charity Event Brings Joy at V R 1 Hall
The Christmas prize cite in the V R 1 Hall drew many parents and children to a festive display. Prizes for under years went to Lorraine Banfield, best dressed to Susan Shepherd, with Alison Bee and Heather stupohnent among honorees. Mrs Humphris and Miss Hamblyn organized the event, Father Christmas greeted guests, and a supper followed. A dolls competition was won by Burke of Ryan Street. An outing to December 27 was noted with a bus leaving Corner at 11 Am, dress required and a picnic lunch.
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Swith Brothers
Lorraine Banfield
Susan Shep
Denecers
Christmas Tree Event at Bungeet School Celebrated
The Mebbers' Club arranged a Xmas Treat at Bungeet School on Thursday night December 17. Decorated halls, a festive tree, and a children's concert preceded Santa's visit who gave gifts to all. Gifts were also presented to Mr J Commons Miss G Intosh and one to several others after the singing and refreshments.
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Mebbers
Bungeet School
Mothers’ Club
J. Commons
Santa
Mr. Commons
Miss G. Intosh
Sariin
Bungeet West Christmas Tree Fun At School Event
Bungeet West held its Xmas Tree event on December 15 with nice attendance and a sociable evening. The school looked festive with flowers streamers and tinsel while Santa arrived to hand out treats.
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Bungeet West
Santa
Film Production Benalla May Feature in Local Film
A letter from the Municipal Association of Victoria was read by the Borough Council on Monday. The Publicity Committee will coordinate with local authorities to consider filming in Benalla as part of a Canberra based wealth News and Information Bureau project.
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Benalla
Wealth News and Information Bureau
Canberra
Municipal Association of Victoria
Yor
Warrenbayne Social Jottings Highlight Local Holiday Plans
Miss Joan James of Warrenbayne will spend Xmas with Clyde Woodend and Dianna at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hume. Kevin Egan is on holidays from Melbourne and Patricia McPherson is holidaying with her parents. Mr. Hume teaches at Warrenbayne and Eleanor McPherson of Dun on Mire Ladies College, Melbourne, is also mentioned in the notes.
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Joan James
Warrenbayne
Pat
Dianna
Mrs. Home Co
Wecabine
Clyde
Woodend
Kevin Egan
Hume
Metbouvas
Eleanor
Engagement Announcement for Elizabeth Helen Bignese
Elizabeth Helen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Bignese, announces her engagement to Ron Hilton son of Mrs H C Cook. The announcement lists the couple with a note of forthcoming plans and family celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Helen
Ron Hilton
H. C
Olanielth
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John Kohne
M.M.L.H
M. Gibson
L. Hurley
Rens Retomate
Dandruff
Helen Floyd
Rene Carroll
Sturken
Nunn Street
Coronation Fashion
Britain
Williams
Ents Caurdy
A. McLean
Nowra
N.S.W
G Osborne
A. Tine
Priestley
Mane Roxburgh
Ryan
Boweya
Boe
Leece
Conlight
Atsibd
Stolzs
Furnishers
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