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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1954
Page
8
A fragmentary OCR passage references an election or council matter with names such as A McPherson and A Wantier, mentions a stall in charge, a payment amount of 12 pounds 12 shillings, and decisions about a ball event. It reads as a garbled public notice or minutes fragment with unclear context and several misread words.
OCR reads like a stray recipe fragment with garbled terms and unclear steps. It mentions chicken sausage ham cubes garlic onion shrimp omelette and green onions but the sequence and quantities are unreadable. No coherent dish or outcome can be confirmed from the visible text.
Members of the 1st Benalla Gilgustes Company formed a guard of honor at the marriage of Mise Amthol Grant Ferguson and Mr. John Thoroton Fale at Benalla Methodist Church on June 1. Rev. E. K. Ditterich officiated. The bride wore a white gown with heart shaped neckline and orange blossom coronet. bouquet of white carnations and gardenias. Attendants wore white tulle. best man was Mr. Joan Roe. piping into the reception by Pipe Major Robert Gray. Flowers and congratulatory telegrams greeted the couple at the CW A hall reception.
Swanpool branch of the CWA met on July 14 with 21 members present. Mrs A Wallace presided. Congratulations were offered to Mrs Alt Heaney, formerly Miss L Mathieson, who served as honorary treasurer since formation. A report on the Swanpool OWA afternoon tea was given, and Mrs J Bartchell reviewed the Melbourne annual conference where she and Mrs Dan Ginnivan attended as delegates. The next conference will be at Brocklesby on August 11.
Astrology notes outline weekly stars and periods with vague predictions. It mentions phases of Liddowmestie, hints at personal plans, and urges action, travel, or gains. The piece references several date ranges and generic guidance without concrete events or people.
Practical advice for stewing fruit with golden syrup boosting sweetness and thickness. Tips for toasting joints suggest a sugar dusting to achieve rich brown gravy and no artificial coloring. A ripe banana is recommended with egg whites for texture, and a pinch of carb to preserve tea-like flavor when kept warm.
A large meeting at St Josephs Mall decided to repeat the Catholic Ball. The date is set for Friday September 3. Father Purrell was elected president and Kevin Waiteron secretary.
Mrs A N A Jones of Ewanpool has spent three months at Mercy Hospital Melbourne and will return to her home at Bue. The notice confirms her release and homecoming.
Trustees are now caring for tenders for a new kindergarten project. Plans and specifications are in the hands of Mr F R Harris, the secretary of the Trust. The Order of Knights is collecting scrap metal bottles toothpaste tubes and rubbish to raise funds for the fete on August 20. All will be welcome. Donations to help finance the broadcast.
Autumn weekend engagement reported for Miss Jean Elisabeth Stephens daughter of Eric and Mrs Stephens and Dr Tas Alou Hewitt, second son of Dr and Mrs Alan Hewitt, at the Hewitt home Tasert Benalla. The couple plan a future marriage after Miss Stephens completes residency at Worwn's Hospital.
Avon Phillip George to Mr and Mrs Pred Russell Kent at Aum John Henry to Mr and Mrs Ronald Oliver Haddaginnte Avion to Mr and Mrs Des alie Kinnar Egmont Street Avon James William to Mr and Mrs James Owen Grasna Memorial Hospital A daughter Heather Diane to Mr and Mrs R M Crawl ny 189 Bridge street A son to Mr and Mrs Lex Wart Purcell werent
The St James News reports the Wool Wax consignment arriving for the new season, a working-bee at Baby Health Centre grounds with plantings, a mixed football match between Junior girls and boys ending in a boys win, and plans for a rematch. It also covers the St James Gun Club shooting Murray Valley pigeon championships, results from Wangaratta teams, a 300 day clock trophy won by J Pettit with a 29 straight score, and local social notices including a tournament and an Red Cross branch event with prize awards.
A large crowd from town and country attended the Diggers Ball with lively dancing to Ted Colar's orchestra from Melbourne. The event blended wartime nostalgia with popular tunes. Leadership from the RSL and the Ladies Auxiliary, plus the social committee, were praised for its success.
Mina Norlene Portana was crowned Belle of the Ball in a white tulle gown with lace trim and rhinestones. Judges praised the choice while the Red Cross League and Auxiliary decorated the hall with patriotic symbols and organized a supper. The event proceeds fund the RSL and local activities.
Members at Uemninuslmpeek ing of the Bena)ii Bowling Oli on Monday night passed a vote of thanks to Mr. J. Smith for years as secretary. Wishing he regains his health, the group paid tribute to his duties. W. Mapherson of Warrenbayne shows slight improvement after Epworth Private Hospital admission. He is undergoing specialist treatment and will be away from home for some time. Constable Alec McDonnell, stationed at South Yarra, is spending a short holiday with his parents in Thomas Street. Allan Hill and his wife of Warrenbayne are spending holidays at Wentworth. R. W. Mutchison and wife plan a monthlong trip to Callan, leaving Sunday. J Hracy of One Broken River Motel near June 1917. Sympathy extended to H. W. Cardell’s daughter in Ipecaits.
A brief notice reports a quiet marriage ceremony held at Bright in the last week, with scant details available. The ceremony appears low key and the couple’s nuptials are recorded without fanfare.
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