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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1953
Page
8
Report of Swanpool CWA annual meeting chaired by Mrs. Eury Haugh. Mrs. A Wallace reelected president with a full slate of officers and committee members announced. Delegates discussed wartime cooperation, social duties, and plans for the coming year, including social events and regional conferences.
Mrs J Clarke presided at a November meeting of the Melyullah Mothers Club held on Wednesday afternoon. An apology was received from Mrs J Payne. The club authorized the head to borrow library books and equipment for the school. Parents for the Christmas party were arranged. Members R Ryan J Clarke and W Ryan were chosen to buy gifts for the children. Afternoon tea was served. Proceeds from the meeting and a trading table totaled £5 8s 6d.
Two marriages scheduled at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday afternoon. Kevin G Parker, son of Mr and Mrs T G Parker Tolmie, will wed Joan A Healy, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Healy of Atcherton, at 1 p.m. The ceremony for Victor A Lowther and Kathleen M Alexander, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Alexander of Deas Street Benalla, will follow at 2 p.m.
The Macleod home on Salisbury Street Benalla hosted Angus Macleod’s coming of age. Miss Loria Kean traveled from Armadale Melbourne for the party. Guests danced played games and a supper was served. Angus received a key and a watch from his parents and thanked guests for gifts and help. He begins his printing apprenticeship next month.
Mrs V Kraser of the Beralla Golf Club leaves for Shepparton shortly and a farewell gathering is planned at the club on Saturday evening December 5. Friends, members and associates are invited to attend and bid her goodbye.
E H Guppy departs Beechworth to become secretary at Ararat Mental Hospital. Citizens host farewell events. Returned Soldiers League gives a chiming clock to Mr Guppy, while Mrs Guppy receives a pottery vase and a rose bowl.
On holidays Mr numarare and mourickard entertained guests Saturday evens to meet daughter in law Mr and Mrs Murray Gawler who are on annual holidays in Benalla for the weekend Their friend Mrs Souter of Patt is in Melbourne visiting firs and the work couple plan to visit one of the Haliday Feepily so her husband can trout fish before returning home
Miss Dawn Mar Kare Manion wed Bernard Michael Hide at St Josephs Church Benalla on November 7. Rev Guldl officiated with Mrs Cowell organist. bride given away by her father Rand Hanlon. Reception at OWA. Honeymoon in Tasmania. Future home to be in Bride Street Boryaest.
The Thoona community bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Cross and their family at a social event. Speakers praised their cheerful presence, service to the public, and support of the Bell Committee and Lex sports. A floral spray was presented to Mr Cross, with thanks from local clubs and the Presbyterian church. The couple planned a fortnight’s holiday before Mr Cross assumed new duties in Meeni Yan.
Miss Alice Wilson of Boundary Road returns to Melbourne aboard the Oranies on Phesday after almost 12 months overseas. She is greeted by many friends and relatives as she steps ashore.
A charity dance at the Cinema Hall in Holding Centre tomorrow evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. assists New Australian orphans. Admission is 5 shillings. A bus will leave the Royal Hotel at 8 p.m. to pick up attendees along the route.
Sister Valda Lindholm studying at Repatriation Capital in Sydney. She is holidaying with her parents Mr and Mrs BE Lindholm of Rock Grove Thoona. Staying with Mr and Mrs A Martin at Mokean is Mr Woodruff from Rutherglen.
The Lord Bishop of Wangaratta will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Trinity Church in Benalla. Thirty four candidates will be presented by the Rector. This marks the Bishop's first Benalla visit since attending the Coronation in Westminster Abbey.
A local tennis match Saturday saw Dookie B secure a win at home against St James with decisive scoring. Sd fanien led the Dookie team while St James faced a tough defensive effort, reflecting a strong home performance.
The notice announces a wave of new arrivals at Benall Memorial Hospital. Among those mentioned are Miry Jachita and a nod to Mr. and Mrs. Pearce of Camp 3. RJ Cooper and Gotrambar are listed as attending. The event marks a welcome at the hospital ward.
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