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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
2
A jubilee celebration at St Nim Tehend marked Father Byrne’s 62 years of service. The event featured hymns by the choir, a Eucharist, and remarks by Bishop McCarthy and local clergy.
An undistinctive report outlines a meeting at Wangaratta and mentions attendees including Doherty and McMillan. It notes roles of treasurer secretary and other officials, with scattered references to dates and a local apex group.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a charitable event or sale Friday night, referencing a farm and a group of people. It mentions a related cause and expected attendance, with unclear names and locations due to damage.
An obituary memorial details Isabella Ferris whose life connected multiple towns and families. The narrative recalls her service, years in Victoria and Edmonton, and her later influence on community farming and local affairs, with notes of relatives and mourners attending services.
The Rival Committee holds a July grand ball with plans announced for a July 14 event at Towraany. A later party will be announced. Avtar Dmg will be celebrated at the school on Friday July. Details limited due to partial text.
A fragmentary write up recalls a social bridge party and orchestra gathering held in Melbourne with guests and attendees named in garbled form. The text mentions Mr and Mrs Thurnbrm Mew Tiraihwwe Mew Weinman and other attendees, plus prize announcements and remarks by several individuals.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local gathering at Warren Bayne last Tuesday with several attendees and a ceremony. Names like Mrs Toons and Mlle Hate appear in garbled form, and a winner is mentioned though details are unclear.
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