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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1953
Page
8
A lively party celebrated the marriage of a young couple with thanks from relatives. Mr Allen and Mr Phillips praised community support and well wishes while guests enjoyed supper and dancing into the night.
A Thursday May 7 Coronation procession plans draw attention as Mothers’ Club hosts Seevyfal Crucifix display at the school. Club members discuss costs and volunteer needs for the concert and dance events at the Haldia Centre.
An Arm & a American style tea arranged by the Benalla West school Mothers' Club was held Friday afternoon in the Infant school hall. Proceeds totaled 228 Apoloeic from McLean and Mayoress Mrs. Ke sam. Highlights included piano numbers by H. Comger, novelty acts by Miss Jennesse Sturken, a Highland fling, dances, a Dutch doll prize, and a successful afternoon tea served by club members with many prizes won by attendees.
Miss Bonnie Ferguson elocution teacher visiting Benalla wins first place in humorous recital and earns top honors after recovery from a mild tonality attack. Carmel Egan of Greta also shines in under 12 humorous section earning a 5/5 scholarship. several Benalla pupils progress to next year’s Eisteddfod.
The Rev. P Y Farrell officiated at a Violet Town wedding. The bride wore silver lamé lace over blue nylon tulle with a magnolia satin gown, long train, and full veil. She carried a gardenia and tuberose bouquet. the groom wore a suit with a boutonniere. The ceremony and reception followed at the Hallway Hotel with family members and friends assisting and a two tiered cake centerpiece.
A well attended Swanpool Red Cross meeting discussed upcoming events. A guest speaker will be invited and the time of the event will be announced. Members are asked to bring two plates of cakes and sandwiches for the annual supper in March.
A damaged passage outlines a meeting schedule and notices for Philippine Life related matters. It mentions a talk on Life IN the Philippines, a special meeting, a conference agenda, and an executive meeting with dates in May and June. Names and places are garbled but reference local organizational actions and a call for member participation.
An article details the wedding attire and ceremony of the Baddaginnie bride. The bride wore silver embossed French brocade with elaborate pleats and accessories. It notes the groom and guests and mentions music and ritual elements of the event.
A local district council appoints Grey to a key post. The announcement names Grey as the latest appointee, amid district changes and public interest in governance.
Reading unclear text reports a basketball tally change from twenty games to ten with a sitter credit to Oliver. Name recognitions are incomplete and place or team details are not discernible.
A lively performance titled Merrie England was presented on ABC radio featuring conductor Joseph Pe, with standout vocalists from Albury Choir and the Wangan Rot Chor. The program blended Scottish flavor with Irish tones, drawing a student audience and inviting all ages to attend the May 19 concert with ticket details at the venue.
Mrs A Walher chaired the Gomrambar CWA meeting with several absences noted including Miss J Metile. The session covered birthday acknowledgments, forthcoming events, prize announcements, fund sub fines, and arrangements for a Heleatkoe Ra at a later date with plans for a cantilever raffle and a bird-themed charity drive.
Messy newborn notices list several new arrivals including a daughter for the Peters Acandel family and a son Andrew Pillip for Mr Mey TT Batterson. Also mentioned are birth announcements from Mr and Mrs T Dodd and other local households with unclear spellings and places such as Epworth Me Melbourne and Boxwood.
Social notes report Mr W Sawyers of Thoona is ill and staying at the Wirattee Hospital with family in attendance.
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