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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
4
Members of the Swanpool Red Cross held a well attended meeting in Warnock with vice chair leading. They planned a social ball on June 3, decorated the hall, served cakes sandwiches and milk, and awarded prizes including a cream tin donated by Ne Jones.
The lla Ballet Group presented a year end program with performances by Annie Ewe Iaala Ballet Group and guests. Mrs Ebert and Mrs Beak led the training as Mrs Cleminn prepared feast appreciation while Joans Davis and Miss Davis assisted. The December meeting featured a note about a program by Ben Romano and the Billet chief, with months of work by the group highlighted.
The Molyullah Mothers Club chaired by Mrs J Clarke held a meeting with thanks to W A Clarke W Ryan and I Ramaden. A trading table raised 5 pounds 10 shillings 4 pence. proceeds support tea and hot drink supplies for children. The head teacher was tasked to buy a garden item.
Joan Martin daughter of OME and Mrs A J Martin won the Leary Award for best in the year. The citation notes her achievement and mentions the Martin family as sponsors.
A fragmented horoscope page lists star readings dated from March to February including Leo Virgo and Capricorn. It mentions timing windows, personal traits, and advice on work, love, and health. The text suggests careful attention to evenings and financial matters across the zodiac signs.
A pre wedding gathering at Graee, held in a mall decorated for the occasion, featured music by Imualo and a drum ensemble. Attendees included Dr. Jemcart and Sue Perec, who praised Maureen and her future husband, with gifts and a generous envelope from St. James and district. Dr. Kelly spoke for the groom’s family, thanking organizers and guests, and Sir Ferrier was noted for kind remarks and the supper.
Over 60 members attended the American School Mothers Club event in Thurn Any afternoon. Mrs Williams welcomed guests and awarded floral honors. Mrs McCabe and Mrs William sang, and other performances occurred as prizes were given. Proceeds for the afternoon totaled about £23.
The final series of five minute euchre games held Friday at St James Beheal Mothers saw Mr James Kennedy win the men's prize and Mrs A G Berthun take the ladies prize. Supper was served to the ladies, with Mrs Berthun hosting.
The notice states the marriage between the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Dillan of Benwalln and Gordon H Lowen son of Mr and Mrs Le 8G Cowen of Benalia. The event is announced in this column.
The Rothesay Catholic Ball featured a well attended evening with dancing and entertainment. Organizers and attendees, including Mr Leo Critchord and Mr Marc Praniggy, extend thanks to everyone who helped make the event a success.
At a Monday meeting of the Borough Council several groups sought permission to erect stalls. Dr L Spliver opposed the move citing shop blockages. The council granted temporary street closures on specific dates to Bernard Briggs and Swimblin Pon ies Auxiliary after a debate on nuisances and traffic.
The Bendigo City Council publicly praised Mr Rex Anderson for six years of service in the district. A wall plaque and gift were presented as he prepares to move to Bendigo, with colleagues expressing regret and best wishes for his new post and continued energetic work.
The Charities Commission notes HET applications to form from Minnichial Court regarding Lie registration of premises on Grivale tab are referred to the Health Department for action. It calls for applicant evidence that the Local Council objects to the project and mentions concerns about private hospitals and building surveyors approving plans before Commission review.
The Goorambat CWA gathering reported over 30 members with three visitors. Mrs Davis presided and presented birthday prayers to several members while the balance sheet was read, outlines for social events were announced, and plans for a mid year ball and July meeting schedule were discussed.
Readable text notes arrivals at a private hospital on Croford Street for Mr and Mrs Norm Manis and mentions a new baby with limited legible details. The piece has many garbled words making exact names and dates unclear.
Readable fragments include snippets of names and stray terms such as Shakas Laughter and Bead. The text appears inconsistent with no clear event, date, or location and lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable organizations or persons.
The Belle of Belles Ball plans this year encounter support and operational challenges. Several organisations announce they will stage events but hospital-driven constraints and funding cuts risk limiting the ball's scale and success.
A large gathering attended the installation of officers for the Methodist Order of Knights in Benalla. Key officers named included Grand Commander EB Meit Ditterich, Immediate Past Commander W Thirlwell, and Gordon Mills. the event featured a supper and three church services the following day with strong male and female participant support and praise for arrangements.
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