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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1953

Page

8

Vows and Gossip for Women Present Newlyweds Winners

The event honored Mrs Orden Berttun and Mr J W Bartlett with a dance and presentations. Kevin Old, married, was praised for settling in the district, and a crystal bowl was given on behalf of friends. Dr and Mrs Cleary and others sent good wishes as the singing closed the evening.

Orden Berttun J. W W. J. Bartlett John J Wilton T. Numan J Cormford M.C Mn Old I Lidgerwood C. W. Hooper Cr. P. Chainsman Kevin P Cornford W Held Cee Grant R Saxby Thigh Teemn Devenish Aneenes Wire M. P. Cleary J. T Martin EK. Shanahan

Victorian Style Wedding at St Anns Benalla

Miss Kathe... Thompson married Mr Wil Me oridegroom at St Anns Church Benalla on May 2 in a Victorian ceremony. The bride wore an embroidered organza gown with tulle, carried carnations, and was attended by bridesmaids in white organdie. The reception followed with guests, flowers, and formal attire noted by local society.

Minn Kitanor Jean Ryan Doug Jame Kaley St. Ann Church Benalla Jess Roy Lair McLean G A Wilson Wil- Me Oridegroom RF. Chraley Katthers Thompson Tagul Accan Graley

Concert for the Blind at Shire Hall June 2

The Broudy Band will perform a concert for the blind at Shire Hall on June 2 with a packed house expected. Tickets may be available at the Y Cafe in Nunn Street.

Mir Shire Hall Nunn Street

Preparing For High School Fair

The Benalla High School Ladies Welfare Club met at the school on April 28 with good attendance. The May 14 School Fair was discussed. the welfare stall, cake donations, and sandwich cutting at 1.30 were arranged. Mothers of pupils were asked to assist with cakes. A map purchase and a mattress cover for the sick day were approved, with Mrs. Lyons to help. A bee for Coronation Day was planned and a pleasant afternoon tea ended the meeting.

Benalla High School Ettrey Welfare Club Donfons Pyment

Woolshed Dance Aids St James Hall Building

A successful fundraising dance at Mr George Berthun's new woolshed for St James Hall Building Fund. Down’s Orchestra played while non dancers enjoyed a game of ouchre and a ladies prepared supper. Mr J F Kelly thanked Berthun for use of his bed and home for card players.

St. James Hall George Berthun Down's J. F. Kelly Berthun George James Pe

Presentation at McLaughlin Home in Benalla

Residents of Vundool and St James honor Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin at a pleasant function held at their Benalla home on Wednesday. Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Murphy present a wallet of notes in thanks, expressing district gratitude and welcoming friends.

McLaughlin Benalla John McIntyre Maurice Murphy Vundool St. James McLaughln Annie Mac-Larees McIntyre Mr. Murphy Batalla

Social Notes Revered by Mrs Park Holiday Gathering

Social notes describe an enjoyable holiday spent in the company of Mrs Park at a festive gathering. The snippet highlights cordial social moments and relaxed conversations amid seasonal cheer.

Park

White Lace Worn By Invergordon Bride

The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Mills of Invergarden, married the second son of Mr and Mrs R A Rowan of Katamatite with Rev Lawson officiating. She wore Allecon lace over satin with a lace Peter Pan collar and tulle yoke, train skirt, and carried a bouquet of white dahlias tuberose and chrysanthemum. Attending was Miss Gweneth Graham in mauve tulle and lace. Best man was Mr Max Mills. The reception was at the Grivenor. The Mills family hosted guests and the couple will reside at Katamatite south.

Shepparton Beth Mills Allan Rowan A. A. Mills Invergarden R. A. Rowan Katamatite Rev. Lawson Cookie Gweneth Graham Numurkah Max Mills Poother Tie “Gronvenor Frank Burgman Mies Mills Cornell Rowan Katamatite South Lewis Pay Cath Shirley Waters Santi Wallace Champignalip Max Lewis Toby Lr Geoffrey Bs Sitloey Hoe Nan Ar Ie Herneman Sale

Debutante Ball Plans Set by Convent Past Pupils

Members of the Convent C. J. Past Pupils Association arrange this year’s ball to be held Friday June 12 featuring a debutante set. Min A McKennry is the debutante and Mrs. P Simpkin is secretary.

C.J. Past Pupils Association P. Simpkin

St James Girls Host Katandra In Weekend Basketball

St James girls basketball team welcomes Katandra for a home game on Saturday. Local players have shown solid practice in recent sessions.

St. James Katandra

C W A YOUNGER SET MEETS IN BENALLA ACTIVITY PLANS

A Benalla Younger Set meeting chaired by Mary Doxey discussed July 3 activities and a float for the Carnation procession on June 2. The night event at C W A Hall will aid the Swimming Tt and celebrate a kindergarten presentation. A new N E Moyen Set branch formed last Saturday with planned activities.

New Younes Benalla Younger Mary Doxey Joycee Pearson Melbourne C.W.A N.E. Moyen Set Presaas

New Arrivals Birth Notices From Local Families

Mr and Mrs John Kelly announce the birth of a son Wayne Mauris at Rosemore. Mr and Mrs James William of Glenrowan celebrate a daughter Janet Page at Rosemore. Mr and Mrs George Kea report another birth at 40 Byrne Street at Rosemare. A further birth announced by Mr and Mrs Cheyn at Arundel Street. Mr and Mrs Ackeriey report the arrival of son James at Bu Nursing Hospital. Mr and Mrs Baird welcome a child at Mow Road in congratulations for a birth at Woolf Nursing Hospital.

John Kelly Bridge Street Wayne Mauris Graeme George Kea Byrne Street Ros Mare Roses Cheyn Arundel Street Ackeriey Comter Street James Bu Nursing Hospital Baird of & Mw Road of Wi Cwollrey

Benalla CWA General Meeting Plans Conference Melbourne

A Be alla CWA general meeting is scheduled for Friday to discuss the annual conference in Melbourne in July. Guest speaker will be Mrs Thomas. Members are advised there will be a general afternoon event.

Bealla C.W.A Melbourne Mu Thomas Gener Aflernoon Ven

Hare boxing event at weekly fair in St James

A hare boxing display was held during the wek-eld fair in St James. Mr T Sykes, longtime leigerkeeper at the local branch of the National Bank, has been transferred to Bierrigurra, with Mr B Parker of Kerang named as his SUCCesor.

T. Sykes Woe National Bank Bierrigurra B. Parker Kerang

Penny Drive Aims to Aid Berar Bridges Project

A Penny Drive on Bridge Street in the morning supports the Berar Bridges Project. Organizers hope for a ready report from participants.

Bridge Street Berar

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