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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 13, 1952

Page

8

Benalla Bride in White Satin

The Benalla bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs D Galvin, marries the Morwell Rey FC groom, son of Mr and Mrs Hinchcliffe, in Moyle's ceremony. Attendants Miss Nolet Hinchcliffe and Mrs Betty Manzaras. best man Mr Bill Edmondstone. Reception at Do Drop Inn. Honeymoon in Melbourne. future home in Benalla.

D. Galvin Boundary Road Benalla Manzaras Betty Bill Edmondstone Do Drop Inn Melbourne London

Margery Little Fete Tees Up Forthcoming Marriage

In Holy Trinity Parish Hall a gathering of Girls' Friendly Society members and friends toasted Miss Margery Little ahead of her upcoming wedding. Rev. F. C. Moyle praised her loyalty to the GFS as gifts were presented, including a crystal jug from secretary Joan Wellandt. The evening ended with Auld Lang Syne.

Holy Trinity Parish Hall Girls’ Friendly Society Margery Little Joan Wellandt F. C. Moyle G.F.S G.fp.s Joan Weilandt

Catering Profitable For The CW A Group Year In Review

After the National Anthem and Collect, Mrs. W McPherson welcomed attendees including Mrs. G Oliver. Reports show profits from the Flower Show and Garden Party plus nine weddings and a Masonic dinner, total year earnings £211 12 6. Donations were made to Quarters Somers House Dramatic Club Benala Hospital Red Cross and Save the Children. Election results reelect officers including Mrs. W McPherson as President and Mrs. Fraser as Secretary. A forthcoming Mimas Party Tree requires gifts up to 3 shillings.

W. McPherson G. Oliver Oliver A. WN. A. Jones Meadows L. Fraser C. Volk Thach Dramatic Club Moira Huarters Somers House Benala Hospital Red Cross Food For Britain Save the Children

90 Guests Attend Ron Thorne Birthday Party

Almost no guests attended the 21st birthday for Mr. Ron Thorne at the Guo Club last Saturday. The hall was well decorated with streamers spelling out Ron 21 and guests traveled from Deniliquin Traralgon Melbourne and West Misic. Ron Rooth’s orchestra provided dancing music and the Andrews-Mackerell-Conno ryland trio performed on Line entertainment.

Ron Thorne Guo Club Ron G. Plum Trewin Melbourne Sampson Missie Harding West Misic Ron Rooth Sam McManus

Highland Dancers Parents' Committee Election and Events

At the annual meeting Mrs Rex O'Donnel was re elected president with Mesdames Humphris and Shepley as vice presidents. The resignation of Mrs Mathieson was noted and a small presentation planned. The Benalla girls were invited to Whitfield in January for coinage dancing and winter programs include evening sessions in summer if possible. A Christmas Party is set for December 15 with a fancy dress theme, tree and Father Christmas. A dance is planned for Memorial Hall on Saturday November 22.

Olive W. McPherson Tre R Meadows Bannister Fraser Wudhter Poppe L. Kennedy Rose Evans McPherson R. Meadows Doxey Mansfield Oliver C.W.A Denise Sturken FR. O'Donnell Highland Dancers Parents' Committee Rex O'Donnel Mesdames Humphris Shepley Tie O'Brien Mesdames Reid Schultz Sellars Smith McKay Roscoe Shirley O'Donnel P. Pryor

Birthday Party by St Josephs Mothers Club

The St Josephs Mothers Club hosts a birthday party at St Josephs Hall on Friday November 21. The event invites the mother of every attending child to come and bring a friend. The executive aims for a happy night for all attendees.

St. Joseph's

Social Evening Planned in Stewarton Hall for November 22

Friends of Mr and Mrs Milton and Mr and Mrs EB Peldtmann invite residents to a social evening and presentation at Stewarton Hall on Saturday November 22 aiming to make a really good night.

Miltonan EB. Peldtmann Stewarton Hall

Mannequin Parade at Rubin's Store Tonight and Tomorrow

A crowd is expected for a mannequin parade at Rubin's store with top Australian models Ronnie Goodlet Victoria winner Judith Hetherway and Mrs Parrish leading. Local girls and lads will display outfits to support Benalla and District Memorial Hospital and the local Scouts appeal.

Rubin's Australia Ronnie Goodlet Victoria Judith Hetherway Parrish Benalla and District Memorial Hospital

New Arrivals in Benalla and Bush Nursing Hospital

Mr and Mrs Colin Levy of McKellar Street Benalla announce the birth of a daughter Eleanor Mary at Rosemore Private Hospital. Mr and Mrs R J Hill of Bridge Street receive congratulations on the birth of son Kenneth Donald at the Bush Nursing Hospital.

Colin Levy McKellar Street Benalla Eleanor Mary Rosemore R. J. Hill Bridge Street Kenneth Donald Bush Nursing Hospital

St James Tennis and Cricket Road Trips This Weekend

St James tennis team travels to Devenish Red on Saturday while cricket team heads to Lake Rowan. Tie promising as St James and Devenish prepare for a Saturday match. In cricket, St James were all out for hh and Devenish replied with 59, with early losses 4/10. St James later defeated Tungamah by 20.

St. James Devenish Lake Rowan Tungamah

Merrie England a Huge Success in Benalla

The Benalla Musical and Dramatic Society joined with the Wangaratta Choral Society to present Merrie England with a strong cast. Barbara WilsonDorothea DeeganEric Mitchelson William Lord and others received praise for vocal prowess and acting. Narrator Alan Hicks guided a lively, well staged performance reflecting a bright, enjoyable mood.

Jbourne Mmne Barbara Wilson Bessie Throgmorton Dorothea Deegan Queen Elizabeth Eric Miitchelson Walter Raleigh William Lord Earl of Essex Wilkins Mitchelson Laird Benalla Benalla Musical and Dramatic Society Wangaratta Choral Seety Ronald Mackenzie Alan Hicks

St Josephs Mothers Club Elects New Officers

Mrs F Bigmore was elected president at St Josephs Mothers Club annual meeting. Mrs L Williams retired as president and Mrs Geoff Peacock became vice president, with Mrs F Crimmins re elected secretary. Monsignor Rohan thanked members and noted need for help for the new school.

L. Williams Geoff Peacock F. Crimmins Poent F Rohan

House Party for St Josephs Building Fund

A house party at Mr and Mrs M Brennan’s Nixon Street residence last Sunday night raised over £50 for the St Joseph’s Building Fund. It was the second fundraiser in support of the fund with supper provided by the ladies.

St. Joseph's

Methodist North-Eastern District Synod Sessions Report

Large attendances mark the North-Eastern District Synod with ministerial and representative sessions held on consecutive days. Next Sunday Rev. E Ditterich will teach on The Code of Confucius as part of his world religions series. Benalla Sunday School Anniversary scheduled for November 23 features Rev. C B Richards and Rev. E K Dilterich in morning and afternoon and evening services.

North-Eastern District Synod E . Ditterich Benalla C. B. Richards Mwo EK. Dilterich

Christmas Party Arrangements Set for December 17 at Benalla Gardens

A well attended meeting in Hepburn West outlines a Christmas Party to be held December 17 at Benalla Gardens. Mrs Barras chairs in Mrs Bracy’s absence while Mrs Gibbs handles secretary duties. Members urged to stock the stall to fund the party and puppet show plans were approved for November 27.

On Hepat West Benalla Gardens Mesdames Barras Fisher Walker Williams Shetanine Liddicott H. Briggs Osborne Watson Gibbs Werner J. Harr Chapman Drew Quantrill Lester Mallett Backland Ford R. Hair Baird Mesdames Bracy Tully Robinson Brown Bracy Barras Tallis Mesdames Hair Ant C.W.A Mesdames Walker Mallett

Presentation at Lake church fete honors Miss Wick

The parish fete at the Manse on Lake drew a good crowd and ended with a balance sheet showing a credit of £80. Mr Burr presented Miss Wick with thanks for her services to the Church and Guild as an afternoon tea was served.

Lerian Ladiea' Rou Burr Miss We Wicks

Beverley O'Brien announces engagement to Peter

Beverley Margaret O'Brien of 49 Candover Geelong West and Peter, second son of Mr and Mrs A of Benalla, announce their engagement at a party held at the Victorian Hotel on Peter’s 21st birthday at Avargeen Court Geelong.

Beverley Margaret W. O'Brien Candover Geelong West Peter Avargeen Court Entown Geelong O Benalla Ann

Margery Little to Wed Ronald Beardall at Trinity Church

Margery Ellen Little eldest daughter of A V Little and the late Mrs Little will marry Ronald William Beardall son of Mr and Mrs W T Beardall of Castlemaine. The ceremony at Trinity Church features the ars choir and 6 15 p m Saturday. Reception to follow at Broken River Hotel.

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Ica Cole California Ewimsult Sturken Sunn Street Cw.a Highland Dancers Parents’ Committee St. James News Merrie England ST. Joseph's Mother's Club Mesduwmnes Bigmore Eee Lee, Peacock and Wilams Methodist News Lalayette Salon John Kohne M.L.H M. Gibson L. Hurley
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