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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1953
Page
8
Miss Dorothy Scholes receives MBE in Queen's Coronation Day honors. Renalle Red Cross secretary honored. at Friday meeting members discuss outfits for a honeymoon. Cozy black and white checked wool slacks paired with a black jersey polo jumper blouse noted for warmth.
An event at Molyalah where the Cricket Club held a dance with decorations and tributes. The program included speeches and presentations by Mr. Pat van, Mr. Murray, and other local figures, honoring Queen Elizabeth and featuring performers and musicians. The scene described streamers, attire, and a lively social gathering.
Fragmentary notes describe participation by unidentified individuals including Weston and Mrs Estan at a regional event. Details on the schedule or outcomes are unclear due to garbled OCR text. No firm names, dates, or results are ascertainable.
Miss Marke Connolly was named first Belle for the year at the Coronation Highland Hospital Ball held at Shire Mall. The upcoming events include the F.C.d Past Pupils ball with full program, food, music, and dancing. The grand final Hospital Ball in the North-East will choose the Belle of Belles on Tuesday October 6.
The Benalla West School Mothers' Club with 26 members planned to buy a Queen portrait for each classroom. A letter of appreciation came from District Inspector McLellan for Coronation Day efforts. They discussed dental care, a speaker, and sound system plans, plus tree planting and street signs.
A brief note records a basketball game ending with the umpire Mrs L J Oli officiating. The fragment provides no teams or scores, leaving the outcome as stated rather than detailed.
A chaotic recap shows a lively community event with noted attendees, including Maureen Tiseweth, Mr Howell, Mrs Mourke, and Rosemary Rascoe. The piece highlights prize winners, exhibit items, and a dance led by Victoria Beat and dancers from Ball. The Hall decorations, committee leadership by Mrs Hy Shepley, and the Rhythm Kings provided the backdrop for a memorable Labor Day carnival.
St Josephs Mothers Club members praised for flower making and float decorating for Coronation Day. The secretary reported a £58 profit from a recent concert and dance. Next meeting on July 2 invites members to bring an apron or tape measure and urged attendance. An American Tea is planned with details forthcoming.
Personal Mr. J B Kelly represented the club at the Derby at Tatura. Mr B Parker, ledgerkeeper at the James Tranca National Bank, transferred to Benalla. His successor is Mr Washington. Mr E W Tomasett of the National Bank, NHill, spent hours calling friends.
A fragmented account recalls coronation events at Thoona with local figures and community groups taking part. The text mentions various attendees and celebratory acts including decorated venues, banners, and a sequence of local names and organizations involved in the festivities.
Eleven debutantes will be presented by Monsignor Rohan at the F C J Past Pupils Ball in Shire Hall tomorrow evening. The event features a 4 30 brewery performance and a supper. Debutantes include Anderson with John Harris partner, Hanlon with Leo Dalton, Reilly with Kim McPherson, Colter with Gilbert Cook, Jervies with Brian Reeve, Quirk with Ian Roscoe, McGill with Tom McGill, Wyden with Ron Saunders, Ryan with Brian Previnane, Horna with Kevin Horna, Bean with John Brown.
At a recent Benalla CWA meeting, delegates were chosen for the AVN conference in Melbourne from June 2. Mrs Vy Praser and Mrs M Evans were named delegates. Two nominations for Benaĺla president were received, with Mrs Echiteh slated to stand. Final plans for tomorrow's Coronation Fair at Memorial Hall were set, proceeds split between Association Funds and the Swimming Pool appeal. a tray prize won by Mrs Tarrelliss Agnes Hair, and congratulations sent to Miss Sty Ecole for her MBE award.
Mr and Mrs Don Wellington of McKellar Street welcome a daughter born at Rawemore. Mr and Mrs Knippell of Lima South announce a daughter Judith Lorraine born at Bush Nursing Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Riot of Upper Ryan's Creek celebrate the birth of a daughter at Bush Nursing Hospital. Further notices mention a proposed birth of a daughter Variously incomplete text.
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