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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
4
The Swanpool CWA held a meeting where Mrs Spurway received a prize. Attendees included Mrs L Allott Mrs R Allott Mrs T Murray and Mrs N Stephens. The next tranche meeting is planned for July 14 at Swanpool Mall.
A community reminder notes a Wednesday meeting of the Friendship Club at Memorial Hall. It mentions a social program with food and possible games, and invites attendees to contribute fruit or refreshments. Organizers seek strong attendance and support from local residents.
Mrs M Evans chaired the Benalla CWA meeting with delegates Forrest and James attending. They discussed the Younger Set fundraiser, a July 16 fair at Memorial Hall, and donations of goods for sale. The Benalla branch will perform The Little Canile by Denys at the Festival of Music and Drama, June 19 to June 24 at Kew Recreation Hall, with members Sturken Joyce Ren O Donnell Bullfield and Rose Evans.
The weekly star guide outlines varied fates for signs from March 21 to March 20, noting good luck for Scorpio and growth through partnerships for Sagittarius. It highlights health, education, home renovations, and social activities as key themes, with several signs urged to act decisively.
The Baddaginnie Red Cross Circle met at Mr and Mrs Rod Holmes home with visitors from Henalle Violet Town Warrenbayne West and Boho. Mrs Errey presided as secretary was absent. The annual report and financial statement showed £140 17s. were raised. Mrs Arrey thanked hosts for the use of their home. An engaging programme included talks by Mrs A J McPherson on birth and Red Cross history and musical items by Geo Croxford Jr Mrs Gove and Mrs Sturken. Afternoon tea was served.
A list of visitors and hosts attends a golf tournament with numerous Melbourne residents and regional guests staying at hotels and lodges. Names include Mr and Mrs Heorge Olver, Mrs Yuwie Care, Mr Pindlay, and many others from Medbourne Mansfield Strathmore Tatura Warrnambool and Warragul.
Gloria Munday of Mansfield Road Benalla will marry Geoffrey Horsburgh son of Mr and Mrs Horsburgh at the Methodist Church in Benalla next Saturday at 1 pm. The reception will follow at Austral House.
Movie news notes Abbott and Costello in Jack and the Beanstalk rerun tonight at Regal. Saturday features Above and Beyond with Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker, praised as gripping wartime drama with Hiroshima climax. Also shows Fox Australian newsreel and MGM cartoons. repeats Monday. Next week includes Deadline U.S.A. with Bogart and Barrymore on Wednesday and Thursday.
The engagement is announced for Joyce Brown of Horsham to Alan Stubbs of Benalla. Also noted is Margaret Vaughan of Bridge Street Beralla, daughter of E Vaughan, to Philip Green of Gillies Street Benalla, son of H T Green.
A meeting of the Reden branch held on Tuesday led to plans for a July 6 annual meeting and a September 1 fancy dress ball. Reports from the St James PRA noted a fair date of July 2. Basketbal team and members participated in events, with an 18 hole secret nine won by Mrs Cochran and several players named alongside scores.
Mr and Mrs A d Margen of 10 Alton Avenue Boral are congratulated on the birth of a son John Athen at Rosemory.
Albury mayor C E Bunton, a chartered accountant and secretary of the Ovens and Murray Football League, is named in the Queen's Birthday honors list. A longtime civic leader and sportsman, Bunton has served as mayor for over 20 years and contributed to football, cricket, and tennis locally.
Robert Ure Bain, a director of the Holding Centre Benalla, was appointed Justice of the Peace. The appointment was made at a meeting of the Executive Council on May 19.
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