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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
4
A fragment notes Monday 2 pm events with Mrs Rose state president and the central body executive officer visiting Benalla and welcoming visiting ladies with a warm reception.
A memorial service honors all ASP.C., R.AF., RAAF, and W.A.A.A.P. members and those who served in the Battle of Britain. It will be at the Methodist Church Carrier Street on Sunday September 1 at 7 p.m. with Rev E Keith Ditterich officiating. Members of the public are invited to attend and meet outside the church at 6:50 p.m. Lest we forget.
The annual meeting notes increased membership and new purchases funded by social efforts. Key officers elected include President Sender, Vice Presidents Crossley and Briggs, Secretary Howell, and committees led by Croucher Williams Dunn Fraser Gullman The club mourns the death of Mrs N E Carter A council loan aided lawn extensions and a Bowling Club donation funded refurbishing efforts Reports cite Country Week participation and open tournament success with Mrs Howell and Mrs Williams reaching event finals
The St James Red Cross meeting led by Mrs W A Lone heard the recent ball balance sheet show a credit of £20. Acknowledgments were planned for all donors and prizes. The Presbyterian Caurel Ladies Guild fixed October 1 for their annual event venture.
Three Benalla girls Miss Pat Leahy Miss Margaret Evwan and Miss Barbara Latch join student teachers from across Victoria at the Education Department Health and Recreation camp in Queenshill for a fort night. Shire secretary E C Bates to represent Benalla Shire at Melbourne municipal conference October 11 12. J Hanahan of Victorian Railways visiting Benalla. Mr and Mrs P McIntosh of Wallan return to Seaford from Rockgrove. Sister Lindholm on nursing stall at Bairnsdale Hospital. Births Mr and Mrs Stan Smith of Nixon Street announce daughter at Rossmore.
A spring picnic at Bright hosted by Bunget School gathered parents and residents for a day of games and races. Head teacher Mr. Murray McLean organized events with help from staff, awarding prizes in Egg and Spoon, Walking races, and Show Race among others.
The annual sale of gifts for Scots Church Theos was held in Thoona Hall on Friday night August 25. Presby terian Missioner Mr W Armstrong opened the fete and welcomed all. Stall holders included Fancy Stall led by Mrs P Sinclair and others. Produce Stall run by Mrs F Martin and Miss L Amery. Cakes and Lollies by Lynette Morris and others. A lucky dip winner list included Margaret Sinclair, Heather Sinclair and Beverley Mar Quaite. Supper by P W M A ladies featured decorative tables. About £30 was raised for church funds.
A lively meeting of the West School Mothers Club reviews a September 30 market stall and Jumble Sale planned to avoid conflicting with St Joseph’s fair. Mrs Short, Mrs Reid, and Mrs McLean attend. Mrs Wallis resigns as vice president replaced by Mrs McCartney. funds and donations discussed for Travancore and WPMC traveling fund.
Over 40 members attended the Benalla East Mothers Club meeting as arrangements were made for the annual fete to be held in the school grounds on Saturday September 23. The event features a decorated bike chain scooter billy cart doll show stalls and afternoon tea with a goal to raise at least £100 for memorial purposes.
The report notes the deaths of Adeline Mary Sherwill at age 77 and Elizabeth Ann Cooper at 88, detailing their origins Geelong Hobart and Geelong, their families, and burial at Benalla and Dev enish cemeteries. Funeral services were led by Rev E Keith Ditterich with multiple pallbearers and arrangements by E A Abbott.
Clothing Centre defeated St. Andrew's 6 rubbers to 4 in the Benalla Table Tennis Association grand final at Walker's Sports Store. The match showcased high standard play and strong attendance. The men's B Grade final is set for Tuesday between IHC Blue and Walker's Gold.
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