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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1953

Page

8

Belle of the Ball at St James Carnival

The notes describe a gala ball with Miss Joan Aetin winning the title Belle of the Ball. Decorations by the Carnival Committee, led by Mr Watkins, feature color patches, Australian flags, and a formal balcony display. The event includes a turkey and ham supper, a box office and door crew, and tribute to the Auxiliary.

Wokins Sheean Sew X Kirk K. Cogger Joan Aetin Oe Chow Carnival Committee Wise Bigmori

Hospital Street Stall Adds to Dookie Community Effort

Residents are urged to fully stock the Hospital Street Stall on July 31 as part of local efforts. The upcoming Return Debutante Ball on Friday the 14th inspired a strong organizing push with upper arrangements for catering featuring hot cocktails sausage rolls fruit salads and cream plus sandwiches cakes and jellies. The Memorial Hall Ladies Auxiliary oversaw supper arrangements while J Gervasoni provided music and a winning walting competition judged by Mr Wren of Toolamba won by Mr Ritchie and Miss Willis.

Hospital Street Memorial Hall Appy Qacers J. Gervasoni Wren Toolamba Ritchie Willis

Methodist News Audience Praised by Mrs Russell at WAOM

There was a large and appreciative audience at the WAOM last Thursday when Mrs W L Russell of central executive in Melbourne gave splendid talk. Next Sunday morning Girl Guides will parade at the Ben Alls onan. Rev Keith Ditterich ren oe preacher.

Lange W.A.O.M W. L. Russell Central Executive Melbourne Girl Guides Benalls

Ex Mrs Y bright comedy at local theatre

The Ex Mrs Y features John Clark and Roy Owen in leading roles with locals backing a Bournemouth style production. Dudley Yorke and Geo face amusing predicaments in a London bachelor flat as set by Paterson's Ply. Ltd. Lighting by A Brown enhances the staging. Booking open at Sturken's with tickets 5 shillings adults, 1 shilling students, 1 shilling children accompanied by adult.

John Clark Roy Owen Toote Bournemouth Ralph Lynn Jack Alletti Australia Sturken's

Bowling Associate Farewell for Roxburghs in Brisbane

Friends gathered Monday evening at Mr and Mrs Bert Roxburgh to celebrate their departure for South Brisbane. Mrs Arnott hosted the event, with Mr J Kay and Mr Alf Scholes among speakers. A delicious supper followed as guests offered good wishes to the Roxburghs.

Bert Nti J. Rovbureh South Brisbane Arnoth Asaglares Pearet Aire Roxburgh Bt. Arnot J. Kay Alf Scholes Tee Besley Arnott

Engagement Notice for Sean Warhurst and Fath Walter

A forthcoming engagement is announced for Sean Warhurst son of Mr. A Warhurst and the late Mrs Warhurst. The ceremonies will involve families of Swathurst and associated households in a formal gathering. Further details are reserved for relatives and social pages.

Babe Sean Walter A. “Swathurst

Red Cross Branch To Be Formed At Swanpool

A Swanpool Red Cross branch will be formed on Wednesday August 3 with the annual meeting at 2 pm An American team will be an added attraction and guest speaker Mrs L D L Newton of Shepparton will attend the event.

Red Cross Swanpool Red Crown Wedneday Tne L. DL. Newton Shepparton Red Tih

Euchre winners noted in club report

A fragmentary note records a euchre game where Mr Maher played. The upper team won the match, with details obscured in the OCR text.

Preparation plan imposes child care duties on guardians

Mr D Lae describes a system where guardians bear full responsibility for a child during holidays. Each child is medically examined and outfitted with clothing and toilet supplies before departure. The scheme seeks volunteers to chaperone and protect children, with details available from Mr Lateh at the Borough Office.

Fenvir Loteh Lateh Omer Berle

Moira Group Drama Festival at Ben ally Shire Mall

The Moira Group of the CWA presents a musical and drama festival at the Ben ally Shire Mall on August 1. The event features entries across choir and drama sections with adjudicator Mire We. Admission 1.3d. tickets and program details available at the hall for 2d.

Moira C.W.A. Wiisie Benally Shire M_ Watt Melbourne

New Arrivals Mail Incomplete Names and Addresses

Fragmentary notice lists several new arrivals and recipients including Mr and Mrs, Viiolet Town, Benalla, Tully Street, Lita East, Rarecourse Road, and various surnames such as Hammett and Tirdevion with unclear spellings, suggesting a disrupted OCR passage from a local notice page.

Wwe David Benalla Graham Fuchard Richard Hammett Tully Steet Violet Town Tloemnarie Nai Andrej V Tirdevion Uurhler Clate Rachel Ey Men Thurman Baefoaria Ri ' Kviawehier

Stewarton Leads In Hospital Decorative Scheme

Stewarton tops hospital carnival efforts with a lively display titled Our Our Hospital. Despite bad weather, turnout was strong and passing quips praised the hospital-minded townfolk, with Downs Orchestra providing music and a total near £30 raised for Renalia Hospital.

Stewarton Renalia Hospital Our Our Hospital Minn Walda Wood Boxwood Wan

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