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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1953
Page
8
A fragmentary notice reflects on the production Merrie England with praise for its vitality and humor. It notes the Crown and community support, the cast and staging skill, and the appeal of satire and song.
An autumn flower show hosted by the Church of England Ladies at Mechanics’ Hall featured entries by Mrs Haske and Mr Will, with prizes awarded to several exhibitors. Notable names include Wil Hammond and A Saunders among the prize winners, as flowers and decorative arrangements drew crowd interest.
Fragmentary OCR mentions American and Berit items with scattered names and places. no coherent event or details can be established from the snippet.
At the John Cooper Hall monthly meeting of the Methodist Ladies' Guild, president Mrs Duveriah welcomed new members and visitors. Members agreed to host a fair to raise funds for the church and assigned stalls with committees. Afternoon tea followed the benediction and a tea was served by Mrs Smith's group.
A series of births announced from Thoona Yarrawonga Hospital Wangaratta Warrnambine Rowe Pik Devenish Goorambat Benalla and Prom Bush Nursing Hospital names include Robert Stephen Maxwell Ralph Lynette Margaret Gary Norman and more with parents Bruce Anderson Norman Fry Les Saunders N F Jenvey and others.
Melbourne fashion figure Patti Perkins visited Benalla meeting many local friends during a weekend stay. She said it was lovely to be back in Benalla and looked forward to returning, even for a short break.
Street stall and produce sellers appeal for aid to sustain hospital services and patients. They emphasize continued efforts by staff led by Auer and Hein to meet all demands and ask the public for steady help.
At Swanpool CWA meeting 24 members and guests attended. Mrs Burns joined as a new member as the group discusses a quilting demonstration by Mrs Victor Heaney and a competition won by Mira T Waugh with Milas Streey Jeroen second. Proceeds supported the Swanpool Red Cross.
Mrs Ik N Bracy chairs the committee for a coronation event to be hosted in the Memorial Hall on Friday June with Mrs E Seraecral and Airs Bilgedan as secretaries and Mn A fulrd as treasurer.
The Methodist News reports a church anniversary service scheduled for next Sunday at 3 pm. The Kakgita Order will send the choir and preacher for the ceremony, with many longtime members expected to return.
A garbled social notes item lists stays at Bunggeet Post and nearby towns. Mentions Mr Ron McIntosh and family, Mrs JH Derrick’s friends, visits to St George’s Hospital, Kew, families at Warrenooke Bunggeet, M. Martin Burgeet, Mrs OBrien Mourabbin, Ken and Robert Caan Glen, Newland Muldoon Milbourne, and other local households. The piece references many familiar names and gatherings during holidays and visits.
The article notes several prominent farm figures being elected to the agricultural council. It highlights Mr Jannson as a former president and mentions involvement with the Visorian Chamber of Agriculture and related farm affairs over the years.
A local concert and dance night drew a crowd with various performances. The event showcased a dance troupe from the area, aided by club members and organizers, including Mr Green and Mr F Green, who coordinated seating and stage arrangements.
Coronation ball plans outlined with decorations and venue details for the event at The Meehiaies TM Hail Gooramnat on Wednesday May 21. Mia Meikle presides as president of the organizing committee with Mia Weniter as honorary secretary coordinating the project.
The RSL Coronation Ball features Belle of the night and Spot dances with Moru Carlo. Gerraconi's Orchestra will provide the music and a buffet supper will be served. Free transport will be available from nearby districts.
Fragmentary notes recount a voyage from Adelaide to Durban and back via Sweden South Africa Europe and Tasmania. Mentions Mrs Ernest Lan Hookuruv Mr Landwalint and Mr Elgot Landwalint with ties to Sweden South Africa and Finland. Travel companions include Mr and Mrs Lindy Vestall of Concord Hospital Sydney and a Melbourne stop.
The report lists A Grade matches with players and scores such as Walker and Wali Blue and Warrentayie across several clubs. A meeting discussed reentry rules for a B category with references to Beta and Mito and the decision to allow reentry for a participant.
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