Farewell Service for Gavin Lawson at Dookie Church
The event saw Rev and Mrs Gavin Lawson farewelled at Dookie after twenty years of service. A humorous musical interlude and petitions followed with donations of gifts including silver items and a silver tray. Rev Lawson noted the departure was hastened by his doctor’s advice and marked a major milestone in his Presbyterian ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Gavin Lawson
Dookie
Abeerice
A An
Ehermaan
Bob Gray
Mnet
Stewart Anne
Gray
Lawson
Ratema
Neil McCover
PWMU
Donarn Pfa
A Aall
Cookie
Presbyterian Church
Birthday gathering at Ames Hall celebrates James C W A
Unclear text describes a rainy day event at Ames Hall where Ladies gathered for a birthday celebration. Visitors Tumamah Thana Dev Goowumbat and Benalla attended. A cake was cut in front of Mrs. Cat ratulating her connected central view-presi nt and Mr. Wright. Various winners and members named. Another note mentions an Open bronchi meet to be held on August T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonaldie
Tumamah
Thana
Dev Goowumbat
Benalla
Cat
Presi
Mr. Wright
St James
WED IN SYDNEY MARRIAGE OF PITTENDRIGH COUPLE
Mr and Mrs David Pittendrigh recently married at St Stephen's Church Willoughby Sydney. The bride Mrs Pittendrigh was Miss May elder daughter of Dr and Mrs Leonard May Chatswood. The couple then honeymooned in Alice Springs, with the groom son of the late Mrs Pittendrigh and of Mr J M Pittendrigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Pittendrigh
Melbourne
Sydney
Alice Springs
Pittendrigh
Eee
Leonard May
Chatswood
J. M. Pittend
St. Stephen's Church
Willoughby
Euchre Night At St James Mothers Club Winners Named
The fortnightly euchre party at St James State School Mothers Club was held Tuesday evening. Mrs J F Pelly won the ladies prize and Mr A J Pry secured the gent’s prize. A supper was served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James State School
J. F. Pelly
A. J. Pry
Tungamah R.S.L. Ball Planned at St James Hall
The Tungamah St James RSL sub branch hosts its annual ball in St James Hall on August 21 with Gervasoni's orchestra. A Belle of the Ball will be chosen to represent the sub-branch at a district final next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
R.S.L
St. James Hall
Gervasoni
Novem
Borough grants stalls for Croquet Club and Red Cross
At Monday night’s meeting the Borough Council approved a street stall for the Croquet Club and a market stall for the Benalla Red Cross on December 18 in Bridge Street, with the event date set for August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croquet Club
Benalla Red Cross
Bridge Street
Rohmer Charity Concert Aids Deaf and Dumb Children
A Variety Concert in Dookie Memorial Hall to aid Victorian Deaf and Dumb children drew lower attendance. Mr P Sarony led in Rohmer’s absence. Door sales were 8 pounds 19 shillings 6 pence, plus ticket sales and a sheepskin prize won by Jeanette Walter, totaling funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Rohmer
Dookie Memorial Hall
Rohmer
P. Sarony
Charue
Jeanette Walter
Sarony
Messrs. Sommerville
Roach
Wall
Dookle
Cosgrove
Currana
Dookin
Miltons Return from Holiday in Queensland
Mr and Mrs Milton and their son John are holidaying with Mrs Drake-Brockman and family at Tarnock after selling property at Tamworth NSW. They have just returned from a holiday spent in Rockhampton Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Milton
John
Milton
Drake-Brockman
Tarnock
Tamworth
N.S
Rey
Rockhampton
Mansfield Parish Ball at The Star Theatr Wonsludd
Mansfield Parish Ball to be held at The Star Theatr Wonsludd on Wednesday August 5. Tickets priced at 45 pence. Air Vice Marshal and Mrs Bostock to be honoured. Two topline orchestras engaged. supper provided by ladies. Father Keogh to head committee. Miss Mary Mirpuy among organizers.
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Tee
Qindal
Mannfield
Wednessy Hex
Bostock
Pather Keogh
Claney
Mary Mirpuy
Red Cross Annual Meeting Planned by Beriadice Branch
The Beriadice Red Cross branch invites members to its annual meeting at Memorial Hall on Friday August 7 at 2 45 pm. New volunteers are welcome and preparations are noted for the Martha Fasten Red Cross Conference in October. A Christmas tea will be served and attendees should bring a winter dish or cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beriadice Red Cross Branch
Red Cross
Meno Ile
Marthis
Bre
Peelieniiary Armaigmnents
Ortoler
Engagement announced for Nancye Drummond of Croxton
The engagement is announced of Nancye Drummond only child of Mr and Mrs Drummond of Shaftesbury Avenue Croxton and the late Mrs Drummond of Benalla and niece of Mr and Mrs Branigan of Swanpool to second son of Glengariffe El-
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Nancye
Rf Drummond
Shaftesbury Avenue
Croxton
M. Drummond
Benalla
Percy Branigan
Swanpool
Benalla amateur farce staged with lively auras at Shire Hall
Eyton and Austin Malfo presented a three act comedy The Ex Mrs Y at Shire Hall last Friday night with Marjory Ford as Constance Charlton and Pam Dornaut as Pamela Marty praised for poise and finish. Audrey Banfield and Bob Husa delivered entertaining turns while Anne Kiellerup produced and directed the enjoyable revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sting Gretty
Good Jim
Y.” . Eyton
Austin Malfo
Benalla
Shire Hall
Austin Medford
Wales Theatre
Cardli
Perfainde
Jack Clark
Cowen
Dither
Greecsie
Teehee
Marjory Ford
Constance Charlton
Pam Dornaut
Pamela Martey
Dudley
Younr
George
Audrey Banfield
Claire Richard
Bob Husa
Henry Wentworth
Oval
Flaine Simon
Mrs
Len Goffin
Roth
A Queen Is Crowned Opens at Regal Cinema Benalla
A Queen Is Crowned, a full length Technicolor feature, debuts at Regal Cinema Benalla on Monday and runs until August 6. The Coronation film showcases the ceremony with panoramic camera work and special reels prepared for the local premiere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal Cinema
Benalla
Oral Ane
Selena Ealdren
Local vote sets new school facility plan at Talla
A town vote established a new site for the Hootie State School social oven project, choosing the new location on Toeeer Avenue 1M near the Messmer Tivall. The decision follows local discussions about upgrading infrastructure and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hootie
Messmer Tivall
New Arrivals Celebrate Births in Mansfield and Benalla
Mr and Mrs Frank Mundy of Mansfield welcome a daughter Elizabeth at Rtogemione. Mr and Mrs A Triffett of Carrier Street announce a son Robert Bruce at Rage more. Bush Nursing Hospital reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs W Harrison of 27 Crofton Street Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mundy
Mansfield Head
Elizabeth
Ragemore
Robert Bruce
A. Triffett
Carrier Street
Bush Nursing Hospital
Excellent Catering Arrangements at Charity Meeting
Racegoers on Saturday enjoyed catering tents for a charity meeting aiding Bernard Brigis Free Kindergarten and R L Burnewange House. Ladies from two committees led by Miss L Burns provided a fast Lynchem and afternoon tea.
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Bernard Brigis Free
R&.l. Burnewange House
L. Burns
Churches Sunday Services and Bible Society Talk
A Benalla church notices listing for Sunday August 2 1954 shows services at 11 am led by Rev KE Ditteries and 8 pm by Rev KEK KO Ditterieh with Mr B Heywood of the British and Foreign Bible Society. A combined churches meeting in John Cooper Hall will feature a film presentation by Mr Heywood to raise funds for the Bible Society. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
KE. Ditteries
KO Ditterieh
B. Heywood
British and Foreign Bible Society
John Cooper Hall
Mr. Heywood
Boowt Fbs
Pam
J. ML Pay
Alen Bournbank
Moaon
D. R, Sutherland
L Strife at Columbs Hall Districts Service Schedule
Sunday August 2 1953 The Warden Rev John Hall leads services at 930 am Tatong HC 1130 am Warrenbayne HC 300 pm Swanpool EP 130 pm Lima South EP in Columbs Hall districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Tatong
H.C
Warrenbayne
Swanpool
E.P
Lima South
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James C.W.A
Atames Hall
St. Ane
Skil
Layette Salon
Nunn Street
Tungamah R.S.L. Ball
Little MO
Maureen
Trif
Mansfield Parish Ball
Red Cross Annual Meeting
Anne Kiellerup
Chivers
Alan Clugston
Tage Haeneer
Nic Martin
Bett Henry
Paterson's Pty, Ltd
Ostage Tosroshinges
Strand Electric and Baciner
Walle Eo Spor
Elie A Doxey
Avision
Veel Fae Helpers
L. Ford
Austral House
Jacques Fath
Kense
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