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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1953
Page
9
The town show Our Town drew a divided audience response with mixed entertainment value and inventive stage effects. The night featured a birthday celebration, performances by Barry Crordon and others, and plans for a heavy 1950s- era program including The Market of Seville and Madame Butterfly.
The SE District Christian Endeavor Union holds its annual rally at Benalla next Saturday. Delegates from churches in the North East from Euroa to Alb will meet at the Methodist Church with meetings at 2.30 pm and 7.36 pm and a basket tea in Cooper Hall at 5.15 pm. Ha the Robert Haley, former national field secretary, will speak after travelling from Newcastle. The Rev. Howard Abbey invites all interested to join the Endeavorers in the rally.
Mr and Mrs W Irvine of Lake Rowan lose a family member in a local death announcement. The text references relatives staying with their parents and mentions individuals including K Riley and Terry Albury in connection with Lake Rowan.
Convent calls for all wood donors and others to be at the venue on Saturday next to gather and assist. The notice requests timely presence and participation from those contributing material.
Social notes report Mr Graham Down of Goawatijardie recovering after a hand accident and Mr Belt with a leg burn from a motorcycle fall. Visitors include Mrs Alf Everett in NSW staying with relatives at Goorambat, and the Wiledemanns at Pinelea Bungeet on holiday in Black Rock.
Mr. Gerry Pye, the popular manager of G. J. Coles Benalla branch, will depart this week after many years in charge. He leaves on Wednesday to begin a new chapter in his career.
The head teacher Mr McKee welcomed members and praised the group's work. The annual meeting is set for March 5 at 2 45 pm with 1952 office bearers to be elected. Proceeds from monthly market stalls go to the Christmas Treat fund.
The Bishop of Wangaratta Rev. T. M. Armour will depart for England aboard the Orion on April 16 and is expected to return later this year.
February Chamber of Commerce meeting adjourned due to lack of a quorum as only 19 attendees were present and about half were financial. The session recessed to Tuesday March 3 after extended discussion on attendance and secretary absence.
Council members approve flush mounting of seven six inch fire plugs behind footpaths on Arias and Nunn streets with fringed traps. discussion notes police and CFA concerns about motorists parking over plugs and the need for immediate placement to protect property and aid brigade access.
Benalla ballet classes at Memorial Hall under new tutor Boris Romanoff from Albury draw growing interest. Enrollment reaches 40 with new pupils joining. Next term moves to Tuesday sessions after next Monday.
Mr and Mrs K Hurley Gray Street Benalla welcomed a daughter Kerri at Wangaratta Base Hospital in February. Mr and Mrs W Wippell Upper Lure announced a daughter Glenda Joy at Rosemore. A son arrived at Wangaratta Base Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dower McKellar Street welcomed a child. Mr and Mrs Phil James Warrawayne celebrate birth of daughter Janine Elizabeth at Bush Nursing Hospital.
The Catholic Girls Club elected Joan Ales president with Maureen Cooke as secretary. Fuller Farrell is noted as hospital trader. Membership and regular functions were discussed for the group meeting on Monday February 15, with plans for future events and activities.
The Benalla CWA schedules a Friday afternoon gathering at Memorial Hall with planned address by Mrs Spittle. A Christmas card competition and usual market stall are featured as the group prepares for a Yarrawonga conference on March 12.
Before play on Wednesday Benalla Rowing Club members observed a two minute silence for Dr. E L McCardell who died in Melbourne last Sunday. In the bowls results the play offs produced Mrs Duron’s rink with Mrs Micklan Mrs James and Mrs Simon winning. Championship results list several grade matches with decisive two one scores and close battles across multiple rinks.
Goorambat CWA details a March 12 group conference in rawonga with J Meikle as president, aims to knit wool for Children's Hospital, and announces the Empire Ball scheduled for May 27 during Coronation Week. February contest awards include a jar of dark plum jam by Mrs Meikle with Roscoe and Mr rel placing.
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