01 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
1
Feats by Wonder Horse and Mr. 3 waton wow spectators as a £5000 wager is tied to the event in Benalla. The rider displays a walking plank routine while the animal moves with precision and balance, drawing a spellbound audience as the crowd watches the impressive display.
The Benalla Amateur Athletic Club held at the Showgrounds elected L. O'Donnell as president with J Andrew as vice-captain. Women’s section elected J Simidees as captain with Vic Sleuth as vice-captain. event details and upcoming visits noted. A drive to recruit new members was urged and participation invited. plans include show-ground activities and local appearances.
Maureen Edwards, to wed Alan Doolan, celebrated with a wedding shower hosted by aunt Mrs. N J Todd on October 22 at Carrier Street. About 40 guests enjoyed a musical program, supper, dancing and games in preparation for the nuptial Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on November 2.
A local ladies bowling group held a lengthy afternoon session with players including Ms Wong, Ms Meadows, and Mrs Bird contributing. The event featured coaching, friendly competition, and plans for a garden party at Mrs Grubb’s garden to raise funds for bowls materials.
Vestrymen at Holy Trinity Church hosted members for a pleasant evening featuring a toadies gal, a joyful picture show, and a delicious supper. Attendees included Rev O E Mose and Messrs D Boot Murphy G Pudwr Fraser Bad tov McPhereon and G Dolphin Chundluttien, with inviting guests Mesdames G Planer Briggs Stewart Crawford Manual Wraser Meadows and others.
A report notes a tennis coach will visit Benalla during Melbourne terms. Details mention organizing groups, dates November 12 to 17, with contacts Mrs Chiminine or Walker of Walger. Public notice invites attendees and supporters.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a honey usage as a check for polio and lists several names tied to a family in Cartier Street, Baenulli. The text is garbled but appears to reference a person identified as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wot Todd and a younger relative, with line breaks and misspellings obscuring clear details.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a meeting or event with multiple garbled phrases. It mentions a person named Salinas, a line about a sister, and a warning to candidates about being squaked. The readable content is insufficient to determine a clear event, date, or place.
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