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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
8
A vivid account recalls a Benalla Matrons At Home event with elaborate gowns and ceremony. Guests included Mrs. N Sheean and Mrs. A Baird among a long list of attendees from local and distant towns, with notable dresses described in period detail.
The photograph of the F.C.3 debutantes published last week was taken by Adams' Studio on Nunn Street in Benalla. We regret the omission of acknowledgment when it appeared.
Mr and Mrs PJ Stnmugien leave this week for a three week holiday visiting their god at Laokinedt Toe Benalla. The Benalla CWA branch is represented at the annual conference by president Mei Wo McPheram and Mrs Vo Frasee with Mr M Evans and Mr G Oliver. The conference faces excellent problems set by Mr John Gorman treasurer of North-Rastern Total, who underwent a serious incident at Epworth Hospital Melbourne.
The bride wore a white Swiss embroidered organza gown with bouffant silhouette, fitted bodice, extended front detailing, stand collar, and a long train. Her fingertip veil was pearl-embroidered, carried a camellia bouquet, and the ceremony was performed by Rey EK. Diverich with Leith Cook as best man. The bride’s family ties link to Benalla and Kyabram. her attendants wore pink and blue Swiss embroidery over satin, with matching bonnets and hand-made embroidered organdie flower hats. The couple’s reception featured trim cakes and a formal procession, with many family members present.
Fragmented OCR describes social notes mentioning Ms Feuvericen aiding Mattin motored to Tet alle for Auy Matrons’ Bull Tot Pris. Guests include Mr and Mrs de Biraes Abasine and others. social events feature Mrs Armstrong of Goo mallee Park, a three week cruise to Galen, and attendees at a ball in Marans with Dr. Wo Kean and Peg Phillip among hosts.
Fragmented text references Wes Pell, Mah Ite Syatald, EOE Mee, and wind generation. Mentions World War era terms and various garbled names. No clear event, date, or place deduced from readable portions.
Weather kept many from the Swan pet Teed Crowe Circle annual ball. Door airings and donations raised £36 for the Red Cross. Prizes donated by Mrs Heaney and Miss Tenens were won by Mrs Brennan and Mrs Janes. The annual meeting on August 5 aims to establish a local Red Cross branch with guest speaker Mrs Rewson.
The Mansfield Hospital Ball will be held at Manin Held Hall on Wennestay nexty. A committee led by Meat Mylahell will organize the event with plans for a fine supper and entertainment by local bands. Proceeds support hospital services and patient welfare.
A brief social notice lists William visiting for congratulations and greetings at a local event. The fragment mentions arrivals and celebratory wording, reflecting a community bulletin style from the period.
Basketball game postponed because of heavy rain. Rescheduled date to be announced by authorities. Local teams remain prepared for the new date.
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