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U3A Benalla Collectors in October - 'School Days'

23/10/2018

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Reminiscing about our school days and examining mementos was very enjoyable at our October meeting.  Members of our group had attended schools in many locations around Australia and in New Zealand.  Three of our group had attended Benalla East Primary School, both in its original position – a lovely old building next to the present High School in Barkly Street--and in its current position in Avon Street, as well as attending Benalla High School. 
We had a lovely collection of swap cards, which was a great play-time activity, school reports, text books, exercise books, and more.  A prize winning painting of a clown, a smocked babies dress, and exercise books with sewing samples all proved of interest.   Several school photos were also on display.

The text books included Dacomb shorthand, Fitting and Turning, a handbook of Home Management, and a very old dictionary.  Also included was a Certificate of Registration of a Hairdresser and various other items which provoked much discussion.  First and Second readers provided must interest and the story of the Hobyahs we agreed was rather horrifying for six and seven year olds.

Our November meeting involves a change of time and venue.  We will meet on Monday 12th November at 2.00 pm at the RSL rooms in Nunn Street where we will view the RSL collection.
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Judith Borthwick
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Vale - Pat Quinn

6/10/2018

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Members of ‘U3A Collectors’ were saddened to learn of the passing of popular member Pat Quinn recently.

Pat was a valued member of ‘Collectors’ who contributed greatly to the success of the program.  She brought along many beautiful items, including tea cups, superb crocheted items, and the piece no-one is likely to forget, her beautiful silver teapot on a stand of which she was justifiably proud and which we were privileged  to see and hear about it.

Pat will be sadly missed for her cheerful disposition and her willingness to contribute.  Sincere sympathy is extended to her family.
 
Judith Borthwick
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    About the Collectors' group


    ​Do you enjoy 'Antiques Roadshow' and 'Bargain Hunt' on TV?  Have you a collection or the beginnings of one?  ‘Collectors’ is for people who enjoy collecting and seeing the collections of others.   Sessions take the form of ‘show and tell’, with participants bringing along an item or a collection to share with others in the group.  Items shown last year ranged from the quirky to the beautiful.  They may be inherited, be valuable antiques or items purchased from the Op Shop but which you enjoy.  It is hoped to have a guest speaker for one session to help us develop skills in identifying and valuing our purchases.  Please bring along to the first session one or two of your favourite items and be prepared to ‘show and tell’. 

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    1st Monday 10 - 12 
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    Dorothy Webber - 5762 2116 or 0412 263 071

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