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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1953
Page
6
A local benefit event is organized by Melbourne teachers and the Melbourne community. The notice mentions a gathering at the Wobjeunan tavern with proceeds aiding a school program and lists organizers including Mr J Jermeier and others.
fragmentary text reports an honor or medal event involving RSE with mentions of individuals and places, but the source is highly garbled and incomplete.
An evening of dancing and music hosted by Mrs Inglis and Mr Till featured a stage presentation for the newlyweds Mary and Eric. Mr McPherson read apologies, praised the couple, and presented a clock and fountain pen from district cricket members. A supper followed with the singalong and National Anthem.
The engagement is announced of Monald Thoms eldest son of Mr and Mrs Horassey Stewarton to Ruth daughter of Mr and Mrs W Wiypelliene of Upper Lure.
A Friday euchre event held at Thoona School organized by the Mothers' Club committee proved enjoyable and profitable. Prize winners included Mrs H Levy and Mr B Dyer with consolation prizes to Mrs R Beatie and Mr K Nicol. The president Mrs W Samme apologized for absent guests and thanked donors. supper was provided by the club.
Announcements from Smythe Street and Bush Nursing Hospital noting births. Mr and Mrs C A Wallace welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Prune Atctatonts announce a son. families name and address details visible among the congratulatory notices. The text lists several individuals associated with the celebrations and hospital deliveries.
Birth announced for a granddaughter at Jessie McPherson Hospital in Melbourne on June 29. Delegates, travels, and holidays feature as Mrs. Bell, Miss Morris, Miss Robertson, and others attend CWA conference in Melbourne and visit Rosebud. Local residents attend conferences, holidaying families in Thoona and Boweya, and hospital updates include Allan Echreiber in Warlaratia Hospital for treataedits surgery.
Tatong residents formed a square dance club with Terry as chair, Kell Hogan elected president, Will Hollis as vice president, and Helen Rule named secretary. The group plans a forthcoming meeting on a Thursday in July to set its schedule.
The S.E.C. Charity Ball was a splendid, happy social event led by President Ireldeman and Secretary E. L. Ward with treasurer A. Ghigston. Cyril Taylor's Bendigo dance orchestra provided mellow rhythm while Mrs. Mavis Bamford was named Belle of the Ball. Decorations in red white and blue and a coronation theme highlighted the impressive hall.
The account follows Allen Wilean of Besialln leading a tour through Copenhagen and Zurich with mentions of Germany, Switzerland, and France. It notes wartime disruptions, high prices, limited crossings, scenic rivers, and tourist facilities like Hotel Munjana and the funicular railway, contrasting war impacts with natural beauty and travel desire.
A local wedding took place at Bidden’s Church, Moral, on June 20. Mrs. Margaret Iten Cleese, widow of the late Gleeson, exchanged vows with times Garden Cheater The marriage was solemnized by Boy, Be, Ew rel Neeaistret Hs Deis PHeeten ull Deo aatidetssee abla ty Phe lahe. The ceremony and attendees were noted in the report with details on the couple and familial connections amid community celebrations.
Country town musical outreach plan discussed by CAE Music Teachers group. A panel of vocal and instrumental tracers, excluding piano, may visit towns at intervals. Interested performers should contact Benalla Arte Group secretary Shallue at 34 Benalla Street M. Ghone 667.
At the Thoona branch of the CWA the president Mrs M Chinsen welcomed Mrs Murray from the Mame Help Scheme and presented her with a Coral spray. Members discussed routines and future events including a tea and dress display with prizes and a competition judged by Mrs Harwin and others.
A local euchre gathering featured a single-elimination style event with consolation prizes awarded to Mr Polly and Mrs A, while Miss Carol Pry won the main prize. An ice supper was provided by Laura Hates.
Mrs L McDonald J FP Kelly and C T Burns joined G Wright as delegates at the Instroe annual CWA conference. The group represented local women and discussed union activities and community outreach during the meeting.
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