Historic Weddings Historic Weddings
Weddings play an important part in the fabric of our society and are the commencement of a new family unit. In days gone by, weddings could be held in homes, in parks, in churches and in a number of other venues around our district.
This historic section will mainly be resourced from newspapers of the day however, you are encouraged to submit photographs and information about your parents and grandparents weddings for inclusion.
Weddings after 1960 are reliant on your contributions. You are urged to submit information and photographs of your wedding, your children’s weddings, and your parents and grandparents weddings.
Listed in chronological order
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ROGERS – MARRIOTT
Bunbury Herald
16 June 1902 – P3
A quiet wedding took place on Saturday afternoon last at St. Paul’s, Bunbury, between Mr P. Rogers, of Katanning, and Miss Agnes Marriott, eldest daughter of Mr William Marriott, of Cookernup, the Rev H. Darling officiating. The bride, who was given away by her brother, looked charming in a pretty grey cloth dress with white hat, carrying in her hand a prayer book, while her bridesmaid, Miss Vina Marriott, wore a stylish blue costume with white hat trimmed with blue silk.
After some refreshments had been partaken of the happy couple left by the Perth train en route to their future home at Katanning, the bride’s travelling dress being a smart brown coat and skirt with hat to match. The bride is a granddaughter of Mr T. Marriott, Sen., of Riverdale, Brunswick, one of the first pioneers of this district.
List of presents: Mother of bride, Duchess and linen; Mr Barton Delaporte, oak inkstand; Miss L. Delaporte, tray and tray-cloth; Mr D. H. Marriott, silver mounted purse; Mr Bedford Delaporte, bread platter and saw; Miss Milligan, tray-cloth and dish; Rev. and Mrs Darling, picture; Mrs Delaporte, China teapot; Miss Rogers, cup and saucer; Mr and Mrs T. M. Rogers, cut glass and silver jam dish; Mrs Marriott, Sen, tray-cloth and sweet dish; Master Len. Marriott, cup and saucer; Master Gordon Marriott, butter dish; Mrs and Miss Townsend, glass jug; Mr S. Johns, lamp; Miss Amiel Marriott, pair vases; Miss Emily Delaporte, glass jam dish; Master K. Delaporte, photo frames; Mr T. J. Marriott, cheque; Mr W. Delaporte, E.P. breakfast cruet; Mr and Mrs D. W. Marriott, silver cream jug, sugar bowl and sifter; Mr Kenneth Marriott pair silver butter knives; Mr and Mrs Moore, silver mounted biscuit barrel; Misses Cora and Chrissie Moore, half-dozen silver tea spoons; Miss Nina Marriott, salt cellars, plaques, and Japanese work box; Mrs J. Rodgers, pair photo frames, ruby water jug and glasses; Mrs Christie, Bible.
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GILCHRIST – TUSSLER
Tambellup Times
24 October 1903 – P2
The wedding of Mr James Gilchrist, of Woodanilling, and Miss Rose Mary Tussler, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Tussler, of Katanning, was celebrated. in St Andrew Church on Wednesday morning, the Rev. Jas. A. Howes officiating. Many friends assembled to witness the tying of the nuptial knot. The bride was given away by her father. She was attended by Miss Haywood as bridesmaid. Mr F. W. Gilchrist was best man. He also signed the register as one of the witnesses of the ceremony, the other witness being Mrs. C. M. Cockerell. A reception was held after the marriage at the residence of Mr and Mrs Tussler, where an enjoyable time was spent.
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MALEY – MASON
Great Southern Herald
7 May 1904 – P1
The marriage of Henry Claude Housom, eldest son of the Hon. Wesley Maley, M.L.C., and Elizabeth Beatrice, daughter of Thos. Mason. Esq, of Albany, was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church, Katanning, on Tuesday last. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Atwell. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Haddleton, whilst Mr C. D. Booty acted as best man.
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TUSSLER – RING
Great Southern Herald
7 May 1904 – P1
A wedding took place at the Baptist Church, Katanning, on Tuesday last, when Thos. Henry, son of Mr Thos. Tussler, of this town, was united to Miss Elizabeth Ring. The Rev. A. A. Medley performed the ceremony.
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WILSON – MEHARRY
Great Southern Herald
29 April 1905 – P3
Our Marracoonda correspondent sends a full description of the Wilson – Meharry wedding which was briefly referred to last week.
On Wednesday, April 19, a very popular wedding was celebrated at “Gannawarra,” the home of Mr and Mrs W. Meharry, the contracting parties being Mr Douglas Wilson, of Woodanilling, and Elizabeth Ann, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Meharry. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. A. Lusted, Presbyterian minister, at Katanning, in the presence of a large number of friends.
Miss Mitchell, cousin of the bride, performed the duties of bridesmaid, assisted by the bride’s little sister, Miss Leila Meharry. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Albert Wilson, in the capacity of best man.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very pretty dress of grey voile, trimmed with white silk, applique trimmings and gold buttons with the usual wreath and embroidered veil and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and bridal creeper with white streamers. The first bridesmaid wore a handsome dress of grey cashmere trimmed with white silk, silk insertion and ruchings of silk ribbons. The little bridesmaid wore a pretty dress of white muslin trimmed with insertion and lace and streamers of blue ribbons.
After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the breakfast table when, after justice had been done to the good things provided, the following toast list was honored:
“Bride and bride groom,” proposed by Mr J. Mitchell, responded to by the bridegroom;
“Bridesmaids,” proposed by Mr T. T. Cornelius, responded to by Mr A. Wilson;
“Bride’s Parents,” proposed by Rev. Lusted, acknowledged by Mr Meharry, Sen.;
“Guests,” proposed by Mr Mouritz, replied to by Mr G. A. Beeck.
The happy couple were then driven amidst showers of rice and old boots to Woodanilling to catch the 2.20 train for Perth where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was of blue fancy voile trimmed with white silk, gold buttons with beaver hat trimmed with ostrich plumes. During the afternoon the guests amused themselves with outdoor games and singing, and subsequently with songs and dancing up fill about two am, when most of them made a start for home satisfied with having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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ILLMAN – SUTHERLAND
Great Southern Herald
29 April 1905 – P3
A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon at Katanning, the contracting parties being Mr H. E. Illman, schoolteacher at Moojebing, and Miss C. M. Sutherland, of Adelaide. The Methodist Church was suitably adorned for the occasion.
The Rev. W. L. Lang officiated. The bride wore a cream silk voile trimmed with cream silk ruching and applique and long bridal veil with orange blossoms, and was attended by Miss A. Cartledge, of Adelaide, and little Miss Winnie Gilbert as bridesmaids. The bride was given away by Mr F. Graham, of Moojebing, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr E. Gilbert as best man. Mrs Rowe presided at the organ and played the wedding march at the conclusion of the ceremony.
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BALL – McDONALD
Broomehill
West Australian
21 January 1908 – P7
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at “Birnamwood,” Broomehill, on New Year’ Day, when Mi Eva McDonald, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mr. Donald McDonald, was united in the holy bond of marriage with Mr. David H. Ball, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ball of “Thulachdrin,” Belfast, Ireland.
The ceremony, which was held in the spacious verandah, enlarged and enclosed with canvas and greens, was performed by the Reverend J. Smith of Katanning.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white embroidered muslin, with kimono effects with frills of French valenciennes lace, yoke of embroidered net, and the usual veil and orange blossom, a very pretty and effective idea being seen in the engagement ring among the tiny puffs of tulle in front. A beautiful shower bouquet completed a very pretty picture.
Miss McArthur, who acted as bridesmaid, was dressed in pale yellow silk voile over a deeper shade, trimmed with tiniest of brown velvet buttons, and yoke kimono of silk insertion. She also carried a lovely shower bouquet of asparagus, and a very delicate shade of hydrangeas. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a silver hat pin stand. Mr. Jack McDonald was the best man.
After Mr. and Mrs. Ball had received the hearty congratulations of the guests, all proceeded to the dining room to partake of the good things provided, after which the usual toasts were honoured.
The bride’s travelling dress was a very delicate shade of eau-de-nil cloth, trimmed with eau-de-nil glace and applique, with a vest of edelweiss net and pretty hat to match. The happy couple left Broomehill, amid showers of rice, by the evening train to Albany and thence to Perth where the honeymoon will be spent.
Before leaving Lucknow, the pupils of Mr. Ball with a silver shaving mug and brush and fancy work, and the parents of the children added a very handsome dressing case, in appreciation of his services there and the esteem in which he is held.
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MILLS – WILLIAMS
Great Southern Herald
6 November 1909
A very popular and pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Williams,. “Glenroy,” Wallacup, East Katanning, on Wednesday, October 27, between Mr. Edward G. Mills, S of 4 “Yellinup,” and Miss Lillian E. Williams, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Williams. The home was tastefully and prettily decorated, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. Pollard-James, of Katanning
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very pretty frock of cream Sicilian cloth, with insertion and valencienes lace trimming, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. A veil, and wreath of orange blossom, completed a very dainty costume. Miss Stella Oehms, as bridesmaid, wore cream lustre, trimmed with lace and cream insertion, and also carried a shower bouquet of white. Mr. Albert Mills (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man.
After the ceremony, over a nicely laid-out breakfast, Mr. James proposed the health of the happy couple, which was responded to by the bridegroom, who then proposed the toast of the bridesmaid, Mr. A. Mills replying on her behalf. Mr. Douglas then proposed the health of the parents of the contracting parties, Mr. D. E. Williams responding. A toast to the ladies, proposed by Mr, R. Hills, and replied to by Mr. Wolff, brought the pleasant little ceremonies to a close. The guests, numbering over fifty, spent a most enjoyable evening in dancing and music.
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MANTON – VAUX
Great Southern Herald
10 May 1916 – P2
On Monday evening, April 17, the Katanning Methodist Church was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Miss Jessie R. Manton, of Katanning, was married to Mr. Stanley Vaux, of Ongerup. The service was fully choral, and the church had been prettily decorated by friends of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. R. Lang.
The bride, who was given away by Mr. F. L. Funch, entered the church to the strains of “The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden,” and wore a charming gown of rich ivory palette silk, the bodice having a coatee effect, with vest and collar of Honiton lace. The long, square train, which was prettily draped, was lined with pale pink Ninon, a long hand worked veil, worn mob cap fashion with orange blossom, a bouquet, and a beautiful gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom, completed the bridal toilette.
The bridesmaid (Miss Nellie Manton, the bride’s sister), was attired in white crepe de chine, made in tunic effect, and carried a posy of flowers, and wore the gift of the bridegroom, a cameo brooch. The little maids of honor, Constance Gunter and Kathleen Campbell wore early Victorian dresses of blue and pink respectively, carried posies of flowers and wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Norman Shute, of Albany, cousin of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man.
During the signing of the register, the choir rendered “O Perfect Love,” and Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was played as the happy couple left the church amid a shower of rice and confetti, the little maids of honor preceding them and strewing their path with rose leaves. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Rechabite Hall at which about 80 guests were present. The guests were received by. the parents of the bride and bridegroom at the door. The bride’s mother wore a gown of floral grey silk and black velvet hat and carried a posy. The bridegroom’s mother wore a pale grey silk gown and black velvet hat. The usual toasts were given with musical honours, after which the happy couple left to spend their honeymoon in Perth, the bride travelling in a dark tweed costume and black velvet hat. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Vaux will reside at Ongerup.
They were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents, among them being household linen from the bride’s mother; sewing machine from Mr. and Mrs. Richardson and family; wicker chair, Miss Cornelius; bedroom mats, Mrs. E. Gilbert; case of table silver from teachers and scholars of Katanning State School; cutlery, Mr. and Mrs. G. Vaux, of Vancouver; oak and China salt cellars, Miss Heinzell; also from Mrs. Jones; silver and glass salt cellars, Mr. Duff; salad bowl, Mr. and Mrs. Gunter; breakfast cruet, Miss N. Manton; bronze crumb brush and tray, Mr. and Mrs. Bowden; copper crumb brush and tray and silver and glass butter dish, Miss Laura and Mr. Bert Wanke; case of cake forks, afternoon teaspoons, sugar tongs arid sifter, Mr. and Mrs. McLintock; case of cake forks, Mr. and Mrs. Orr; silver grid glass flower stand, Mr. and Mrs. E. Christensen; silver photo frame, Mr. and Mrs. S. Wells; table cover (from Egypt).
Mr. Arthur Manton; cake basket, Misses McDonald; silver teapot, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Manton; aluminium kettle, Mr. J. Christensen; hand painted table centre, Mrs. White; pillow shams, Miss Cocker; tea service, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wanke; Doulton jardiniere, Mr. E. Joy; jardiniere, Mr. L. Gilbert; jardiniere, Miss L. and Mr. E. Wright; silver entree dish, Methodist Sunday School; silver and glass cream jug and sugar bowl on stand, Mrs. J. Barkla; scales, Mr, and Mrs Campbell; honey jar, Miss M. Orr; preserve dish, Mr. and Mrs. Bird; butter dish and knife, Mrs. Filmer; pickle jar, Mrs. B. and Miss D. Green; silver-mounted sauce jug, Miss M. Green; cushion, Master Chas. Manton; silver and shell butter dish, Mr. and Mrs Meins; salad bowl, Mrs. Cronin; sweet dish, Miss G. and Mr. A. Shute; lamps, from Mr. Funch, Mr. and Mrs. S. Manton, and Mr. and Mrs. Wanke, Sen.; linen table centre, Miss Blair; set of carvers, Mr. and Mrs. D. Brisbane; hand-embroidered centres, Miss B. Gilbert, and Mrs. L. Thomas; coloured glass fruit bowl, Miss Cocker; smelling salts, Miss W. Gilbert; hand embroidered mats, Mrs. E. Gilbert; pegs and clothes line, Mr. Tracy Cornelius and kitchen utensils presented by the Methodist Church, as well as several cheques.
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LAIRD – MCKENNEY
Tambellup Times
28 July 1920 – P2
A very popular military wedding was that of Miss Florence Penberthy McKenney, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McKenney, of “Belvoir” Katanning, to Mr. William Patterson Laird, fourth son of Mrs. Laird, Jolimont, and late Corporal A.I.F.
The ceremony was performed in St. Andrews Church, Katanning, by Canon Burbidge, at 4 o’clock, on Monday, July 12, the anniversary of the brides parents and great grand-parents wedding day. The church was beautifully decorated with the grooms colours in flags, ribbons and flowers, by the girlfriends of the bride.
The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. A. H. McKenney, and she wore a pretty dress of white silk and crepe de chine, tunic effect, trimmed with beads, hand made roses, and true lovers knots. She wore the customary wreath and veil,, and carried a shower bouquet, tied with ribbons of the grooms battalion colours.
She was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys P. McKenney, who was attired in silk voile and georgette, trimmed with beads and roses, bead fringe, and a black tulle hat. She wore a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a shower bouquet, tied with the ribbons of the grooms colours. The best man was Sargeant James Harper (late A.I.F.) and he, like the groom, was in khaki.
As the bride entered the church, the congregation rose and sang “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden” and as the bridal party was leaving the church amid showers of confetti, the “Wedding March” was nicely played by Mrs. Burbidge. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the party adjourned to the Parish Hall, which was also prettily decorated in the A.I.F. colours. The brides parents received the guests, the mother of the bride wearing a black silk and lace overdress, and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of violets.
About a hundred guests sat down to the Wedding Breakfast, which was in the capable hands of Mr. Alf Dennis. After the usual toasts were proposed and honoured, the hall was cleared and dancing, songs, and games were indulged in until the mid-night train arrived, when the entire party left for the station to see the happy couple off to Perth for their honeymoon. The brides travelling costume was of navy serge, and hat to suite, trimmed with a while ostrich feather, this being the gift of the groom while on active service. The brides gift to the bridegroom was, a pair of engraved gold sleeve links, and the groom’s to the bride a lovely gold brooch and a leather suit case.
The bride was the recipient of many useful and valuable presents, including cheques, and letters and telegrams from all States, and from Scotland. The happy couple intend to settle in Katanning at the conclusion of their honeymoon.
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TANNER – DIVAL
Southern Districts Advocate
22 August 1921 – P1
A popular wedding was that of Miss Emily Ruth Tanner, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. E. Tanner, of Katanning, to Stanley Victor, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Dival, of Woodanilling, which took place at the Katanning R.C. church, the Rev Father Reidy officiating. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father and was given away by him.
She was charmingly gowned in ivory crepe-de-chine and georgette, beautifully hand worked in chenille and rose-buds, and also wore a silk net veil, embroidered in beautiful style with true lovers’ knots, and a wreath of orange blossom, kindly lent by Mrs C. E. Leggoe, of “Beaufort” via Wagin. The sister of the bride, Miss D. Tanner, who was frocked pink crepe-de-chine, hand worked in pink and pale blue forget-me-nots, and Miss A. Graham, frocked in pale pink crepe-de-chine, worked in gold beads, and carrying bouquets of bream carnation and fern, were bridesmaids. The bridegroom was ably assisted by his brother, Mr C. Dival, who acted in the capacity of best man, and also Mr D. Tanner, brother of the bride, as groomsman.
After the service a large number of guests assembled at the residence of the bride’s parents to partake of the breakfast. The usual toasts were honoured, and dancing afterwards indulged in. The bride travelled in a navy blue tailored serge costume and hat to match.
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HALL – QUARTERMAINE
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Eli Quartermaine (son of Elijah Quartermaine) married Cradle Hall in February 1922
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HARRIS – COVENTRY
Great Southern Herald
15 March 1922 – P2
On Wednesday afternoon last, March 8th, at the Baptist Church, Katanning, the marriage was solemnised between Miss Grace Coventry, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Coventry, of Ewlyamartup, to Russell Harris, eldest son of Mr. and Mir. C. A. Harris, of Katanning. The Rev. H. Roy Heard officiated.
The Church, which had been tastefully decorated, was well filled with the many friends and well-wishers of the bride and bridegroom. Mr. H. Douglas Archer presided at the organ and played the Wedding March and other appropriate music.
The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, carrying a bouquet of cream roses with white ribbon streamers, and looked sweetly pretty and girlish in her dainty frock of ivory crepe-de-chene and bridal veil (lent by Mrs. A. E. Darby). The first bridesmaid, Miss Harris
(sister of the bridegroom) looked extremely well in a graceful frock of charmeuse satin and wore a becoming hat of black georgette, trimmed with pink, and carried a dainty bouquet of cream and white roses. The second bridesmaid, Miss Mabel Fidock, looked sweet in a frock of crepe-de-chene, with which she wore black hat to match and carried a bouquet of white roses.
The bridegroom was assisted by Mr. Jack Coventry (brother of the bride) as best man, and Mr. Gordon Beeck as groomsman.
After the ceremony was concluded the party adjourned to the Parish Hall where the reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. Coventry receiving the guests. Mrs. Coventry wore a dress of nigger brown silk muslin, whilst Mrs. Harris (mother of the bridegroom) was attired in a dress of navy-blue foulard.
The usual toasts were honored, and after the tables had been cleared away games and dancing were indulged in until a late hour. During the evening musical items were rendered by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Darby, Miss Kate Harris, Mr. T. Whitehouse, and were much appreciated.
After the termination of the evening the bridal party motored to the station and left by the midnight express (amid a shower of confetti) for the city, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride travelled in a dainty frock of saxe blue crepe-de-chene.
The presents were numerous and costly, and included a number of cheques, also a token from the Katanning Baptist Church, in which the bridegroom had been a very active worker. Congratulatory telegrams were received from distant friends and relatives of the bride and bridegroom.
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FORBES – PEACOCK
Southern Districts Advocate
20 March 1922 – P1
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Katanning, on Thursday, March 9th, when Bertram James Forbes, of Bullock Hills, son of William Forbes, retired farmer and grazier of South Australia, was joined in matrimony with Ellen Augusta Peacock, of Bullock Hills. The Rev. Harry Moore officiating.
The bride looked charming in a beautiful cream serge costume with silk hat to match, and was attended by Miss Edith Powers of Perth, as bridesmaid, and wore a beautiful rose pink charmeuse frock, with smart black velvet pan hat. Mr A. McAloney acted as best man. The bride was given away by an old friend, Mr Alex. Miller, of Gin Gin.
After the ceremony about 40 sat down to a sumptuous breakfast at the King Edward Hostel, where the following toasts were drank in bumpers: the King, proposed by Mr Mantor; Bride and bridegroom, Rev. H. Moore; The bridesmaids, by the bridegroom; Absent Friends, Mr Peek. Numerous letters and telegrams of congratulations were received, and the presents were numerous and costly, including cheques. After spending a very pleasant evening of music, etc., the happy couple left at midnight for Perth to spend their honeymoon. The brides travel dress being of navy charmeuse relieved with grey, with hat to match.
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WANKE – MARRIS
Great Southern Herald
29 March 1922 – P3
The Methodist Church, Katanning, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday March 14th, when Irma Alma Marris, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Marris, of Toodyay, was married to Albert Edward, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wanke, of Katanning, the Rev. H. Moore officiating.
The bride, who was given away by Mr. F. Stubbs (an old friend from her native town), was charmingly gowned in white crepe de-chene, with panels of rich lace, knotted with orange blossom, and veiled in tulle, held in place by a wreath and trail of orange blossom, and carried beautiful bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss D. Wanke, and Barbara and Thelma Wanke, were becomingly gowned and carried bouquets of Easter Lilies, the gift of Mrs. F. Higman. Mr. A. Rogers acted as best man.
After the ceremony at the Church, relatives and friends to the number of 70 or 80, partook of an excellent breakfast, when, under the capable chairmanship of the Rev. H. Moore, everyone had an enjoyable time.
The happy couple left by the midnight train for their honeymoon which was spent in Perth and Albany, the bride wearing a navy tailored costume and hat to match. Many handsome and costly presents were received, including a number of cheques. The bride’s present to bridegroom, oak shaving outfit; groom to bride, travelling case. The bridesmaids, from groom, gold broaches. Many telegrams were received by the happy couple from relatives and friends at Toodyay and the Eastern States.
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JONES – KLEEMAN
Great Southern Herald
13 December 1922 – P4
The marriage of Miss Evelyn Kleeman, eldest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Kleeman, of Katanning, with Mr. B. Jones, Chief Officer of the SS. Eucla, and eldest eon of Captain Jones of the Glasgow Excel Steamship Co., Glasgow, Scotland, was solemnised on Tuesday evening, November 28th, at St. Andrew’s Church, Katanning, by Archdeacon Burbidge, in the presence of a large number of friends.
The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming in her frock of ivory satin and georgette with dainty, beaded effect, wearing also the customary wreath and veil and carrying a sheaf of beautiful Christmas lilies. The bride was attended by Miss Nellie Peel of Albany, who wore a very pretty dress of buttercup satin and georgette with beaded effect, the brides little sister, Muriel being flower girl, and wore a very dainty frock of pale blue silk. Mr. Henry Kleeman, brother of the bride acted as best man.
After the ceremony a reception was held by Mr. and Mrs Kleeman at their residence, where a sumptuous repast was set and the usual toasts honored. The Loyal toast was proposed by Mr. Ruby. The toast to the bridal couple was proposed by Rev. W. H. Pech and responded to by Mr. Jones. Mr. Cuttler proposed the toast of the bridesmaid, Mr. Henry Kleeman responding, the parents of the bridal couple proposed by Mr C. F. Wanke, response by Mr. Kleeman.
Mrs. Kleeman, mother of the bride, wore a graceful gown of black merv silk, heavily braided with jet and gold, and hat en suite, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.
The happy couple were the recipients of many telegrams and letters containing best wishes for their future from absent friends.
After the breakfast a most enjoyable time was spent with music and parlour games until supper was served, where upon the young couple left for Albany, where they will make their future home.
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KINGSBURY – RICHARDSON
Tambellup Times
10 January 1923 – P2
On New Year’s Day, January 1, 1923, the Baptist Church, Katanning, was the scene of an extremely pretty and popular wedding, when Effie, the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Richardson of “The Pines,” Katanning, was joined in matrimony with Mr. Victor Edward Kingsbury, of the Federated Malay States. The church had been artistically decorated by the girl friends of the bride for the ceremony, which took place in the evening, and the popularity of the contracting parties was testified by the number of friends that attended. The Rev. W. Gilmour, of Kendenup, officiated, Mrs. J. L. Smith, sister of the bride, presiding at the organ.
The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Miss Doris Richardson and Miss Eunice Kingsbury, as bridesmaids, whilst Messrs. Percy Kingsbury and Max Richardson performed the duties of groomsmen. The bride wore a simple, but pretty dress of white voile, covered with filet lace, and carried a bouquet of pink roses, the bridesmaids’ dresses being – Miss Doris Richardson, taffeta in dainty shades of shot blue and mauve; and Miss Kingsbury, mauve seabias with shot silk hat. After the ceremony, the happy pair were smothered with confetti as they left the church.
Subsequently, a reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Richardson, at their residence, “The Pines,” to which about 60 guests attended, amongst whom: Mrs. F. H. Piesse and Miss Piesse, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Graham, Miss Grover, Mr. and Mrs. Pemble, Mr. and Mrs. E. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Massingham, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Joy, Mrs. James, Mrs. H. Ladyman, Sen., Mr. and Miss Ladyman, Mrs. Warren, Miss Gilbert, Miss Cass, Mr. and Mrs. D. Brisbane (Malay States), Mr. T. Wilson, Mrs. Hood and Mr. H. Hood. The many beautiful and costly presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Kingsbury were viewed by the guests during the evening.
The newly wedded couple left by the Perth express for an extended honeymoon before going to their home in the Malay States, being farewelled by a very large number of friends at the station.
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CARTER – MEHARRY
FIRST WEDDING AT KENMARE HALL
Tambellup Times
14 February 1923 – P2
Wedding bells, although not pealing, were in evidence on Wednesday, February 7th, when Miss S. E. Carter, of Woodanilling, and Mr. S. F. Meharry, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The Kenmore Hall, beautifully decorated with arches, wedding bells, silver horseshoes, and white flowers, by friends of the bride, told everyone that a wedding of special interest was to take place in the district – this being the first wedding in the new hall.
A large number of guests gathered from far and near, to witness the ceremony, and to show their kindly interest. Shortly after seven o’clock the bride arrived and was given away by her brother, Mr. Frank Carter. She was charmingly attired in white crepe-de-chene, beautifully hand worked in beads. The wedding veil of tulle, was worn off the face and fell in soft folds to the hem of the skirt, being held in place by a wreath of orange blossom. A shower bouquet of white flowers and asparagus fern was carried. The bridesmaid was Miss Blanche Wilson, niece of the bridegroom, who chose a very dainty frock of pale pink silk made with floating panels. Her hat was a black taget, trimmed with hand-made
flowers, and her bouquet was of pale pink flowers and asparagus fern. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. G. H. Meharry. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Edmonds, of Woodanilling, who also presided over the wedding breakfast, which was served in a large marquee.
The wedding cake was a work of art, three-tiered, and tastefully decorated with fine hand-made trellis, swan and silver leaves – the work of Mr. Doubekin, of Woodanilling. The usual toasts were honoured, and many speeches, humorous and otherwise, were made, paying tribute to the genuine work of the bride and bridegroom. The bride’s travelling dress was a grey cloth costume and black hat, and the honeymoon is being spent in Perth.
Prior to the wedding, the bride was given two kitchen evenings (one at Woodanilling and one at Kenmare). Mr. Meharry was also made the recipient of a fine solid suitcase from the local cricketers among whom he is highly esteemed.
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BROOKS – QUARTERMAINE
The Southern Districts Advocate
10 December 1923
A very pretty and popular wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Katanning, on Wednesday, 28th November, when Harry Albert Brooks, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. A. Brooks, of Katanning, was married to Elsie May, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs W. F. Quartermaine, of “Springhill” Farm, Katanning, Archdeacon Burbidge officiating.
The church had been very prettily decorated by intimate friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in white brocaded silk, and wore the usual wreath mob style, with rosettes and orange blossoms at the side, and carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies, sweet peas, and maiden hair fern (the gift of Mrs George McLeod). The bridesmaid was Miss Ruth Quartermaine (sister of the bride), who wore a dress of lemon shade crepe-de-chene and Georgette. with gold, opal, and silver trimming, and black picture hat, and carried a shower bouquet of yellow roses (the gift of Mrs F. Higman). Mr S. Hanna was best man.
As the bride left the church a tiny tot stepped out and placed a very pretty horseshoe on the bride’s arm. After the service, which was fully choral, a reception was held at “Springhill” Farm, when nearly 100 guests sat down to a sumptuous breakfast set out under the elms at the old homestead.
Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Wm. Pemble (old friends of 32 years’ standing), Mr and Mrs George McLeod, and a host of other old and intimate friends. After the loyal toast had been duly honored Archdeacon Burbidge proposed the health of the happy couple, the bridegroom responding. The health of the bridesmaid was proposed by Mr J. Mouritz, and responded to by Mr S. Hanna. The bride’s parents was proposed by Mr Pemble, and responded to by Mr Quartermaine. The bridegroom’s parents was proposed by Mr Dale, responded to by Mr Brooks, sen.
After the breakfast dancing and games were indulged in till midnight, when light refreshments were handed round, after which dancing was again resumed until the newly married couple left to catch the express for Albany, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride’s going away dress was of cream serge, trimmed with cream silk military braid, and large white hat with white feather. The presents were both numerous and costly, and included many cheques. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold extension wristlet watch, and to the bridesmaid a Nellie Stewart bangle. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links.
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FOLLEY – QUARTERMAINE
Great Southern Herald
2 November 1938 – P2
A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Katanning, on September, 24th, at 7 p.m., by the Rev. C. R. Phillips, when Noel, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Quartermaine, of Katanning, was married to Lyall, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Folley, of Maylands.
The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a full-length frock of ivory satin, with long train inset with three little motifs, the bodice being shirred on the shoulders and held in place at the front with a spray of orange blossom. The veil, falling over the face and long over the train, enhanced the beauty of the frock.
The bridesmaids, Misses Kathleen Page and Cloris Folley, looked very sweet in their green georgette frocks over brighter satin and trimmed with gold bows on the skirts and gold sprays in the front of the bodice. The little green tulle eye-veils, held with gold halos round the head, matched the frocks beautifully; gold shoes were also worn.
The little flower girl, Marine Dennis (niece of the bride), also wore a long frock of green georgette with gold lace trimmings, gold shoes to match; and carried a basket of pansies and maidenhair fern. The beautiful bouquets were made and given by Mrs. Higman.
The duties of best man and groomsman were ably carried out by Mr. Wilfred Folley and Mr. Ford Quartermaine.
The church was beautifully decorated by Mrs. J. F. Wanke and Miss Thelma Wanke. The aisle looked very picturesque with its three little arches of white climbing rose. The rest of the church was prettily decorated with white lilies.
Afterwards a reception and dance were held in the Parish Hall. The wedding breakfast was beautifully arranged and the three-tier wedding cake, made by the bride’s mother, was wonderfully decorated by Mr. Alf. Dennis. A very happy evening was spent in dancing, the music being supplied by Mrs. Arthur Norrish.
At midnight, the young couple left by car for Perth. Their future home will be in Kellerberrin.
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MCKENNEY – QUARTERMAINE
Great Southern Herald
8 November 1924 – P2
The Rev. Archdeacon. Burbidge officiated at a quiet but pretty wedding at St. Andrew’s Church at the end of last month, when Richard McKenney, only son of Mr. A. W. and the late Mrs. McKenney of “Belvoir,” Katanning, was married to Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Quartermaine of “Spring Hill,” Katanning.
The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride who entered the church on her father’s arm to the strains of “The Voice that breathed o’er Eden” beautifully played by Mrs. Burbidge. The bride, gowned in white satin, simply made, with the usual wreath of orange blossoms and veil, and carrying a sheaf of white lilies in her hand made an exceedingly pretty picture. Miss Mabel Wilson, in a frock of pale green georgette and hat to match, made an entrancing chief bridesmaid. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Mr. Percy Quartermaine, the bride’s brother acted as best man. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Quartermaine for the bridal party and relatives.
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BRADBURY – BENNETT
Great Southern Herald
8 November 1924 – P2
The Baptist Church, Woodanilling, was the scene of a very interesting wedding ceremony on Tuesday afternoon last, when Mr. Henry Bradbury, very well known in the district, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Florence Bennett, who has also spent a great many years of her life in this small township.
The bride, leaning on the arm of her father, Mr. W. H. Bennett, who gave her away, looked exceedingly pretty in her dress of brocaded silk morocain, and a beautiful veil, embroidered with silk. She also carried a fine bouquet of roses and fern from which hung dainty streamers decorated with orange blossom. The bride was attended by the Misses Mabel Bradbury, Elsie Doubikin and Nellie Doubikin, as bridesmaids. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Bradbury, looked very charming in a smart pink jersey silk gown and carried a pretty bouquet of roses and pink
streamers. The Misses Elsie and Nellie Doubikin looked decidedly sweet in blue brocaded fugi with bouquets of roses and carnations. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. W. Bradbury, the bridegroom’s only brother. The Rev. John Smith performed the ceremony, and at its close the lovely Wedding March was played by the organist, Mrs. Smith.
The ceremony at the church being concluded, the guests and intimate friends of the young couple adjourned to the new hall where the reception and wedding breakfast was held, and the customary congratulations extended to the newly-wed couple. Although this hall is said to be too big to hold even our increased population this altogether appeared on that evening to be entirely false, for it was literally packed with relations and well-wishing friends.
After full justice had been done to all the good things provided, the Rev. John Smith heartily congratulated the young people on the step they had taken and proposed the principal toast, that of the bride and bridegroom, which was drunk with musical honours. In a neat little speech, the bridegroom responded, and the toast of the bridesmaids was given by him and respond ed to by the best man, who, evidently is very practical and humorous. Mr. Dennis then proposed the toast of the parents of the bride and bride groom, to which Mr. Doubikin responded. In his speech he did not forget to remind those present what great sympathisers Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury had been. with all those in trouble and stated that as he could not say enough to praise them, he would say no more.
The happy evening was brought to a close about midnight, when the newly married couple departed for their honeymoon which is to be spent in Perth and afterwards follows a trip to the caves. The bride’s travelling dress was nigger brown silk morocain, trimmed artistically with kingfisher blue georgette, with hat to match.
Numerous cheques and valuable presents were received, including a magnificent set of carvers, presented by Mr. Dival on behalf of the Orange Follies.
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McDONALD – SANGSTER
Western Mail
16 January 1930 – P36
On Wednesday afternoon, December 18, the Dumbleyung Church of England was prettily decorated for the wedding of Miss Gwen Sangster, daughter of Mrs. J. Clayton, of Dumbleyung, to Mr. Ross McDonald, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. McDonald, of Katanning. The Rev. B. W. Earle performed the ceremony.
The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her stepfather Mr. J. Clayton, wore a frock of ivory satin beaute, draped to an uneven hemline. She wore the customary veil and wreath and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Sangster. Mr. Eric McDonald (the bridegroom’s brother) was best man. After the service an adjournment was made to the home of the bride’s parents, where the reception and wedding breakfast were held.
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BEECK – STRAUSS
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION
Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Adolf and Mathilda Fredericka (nee Strauss) Beeck honoured.
Great Southern Herald
5 April 1933 – P2
The fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Adolf and Mathilda Fredericka Beeck of Albion Street, Katanning, took place on Wednesday, March 29. It was the occasion of festivities of a notable order, in which relatives and friends of the happy couple shared with evident delight and good feeling.
To mark the day with a proper measure of reverence, a devotional service, at which the Rev. Mr. J. A. Lewis officiated, was held at the Baptist Church. This was attended by a very large number of friends and relatives of the Beeck family. Approximately sixty relatives, for whom seats had been especially reserved, were present.
Following the service, a wedding breakfast was given by the children of Mr. and Mrs. Beeck at the Parish Hall, to which quite one hundred guests, comprising relatives and a few close friends, were invited. At the conclusion of the repast, a social evening was held in the hall, which was arranged by members of the Baptist Church, at which more than two hundred persons were present.
The guests at the wedding breakfast were received by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Beeck, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Beeck and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beeck, with the master of ceremonies being the Rev. Mr. Lewis. The hall and tables had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, while the very excellent repast was served by Mrs Fleay, of the King George Hostel.
Four generations of relations were present, numbering 63 in all, and including 34 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Seven of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Beeck were present, namely Oscar, Edwin and Arthur (sons), and Mesdames Quartermaine, Kowald, Mason and Hervey Harris (daughters), the missing one being Mrs. Spehn, who resides in Queensland. Two nieces, the Misses Strauss, of South Australia, also were present. Continue reading
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FREEMANTLE – POOLEY
Sunday Times
7 December, 1947 – P10
A wedding of much interest to country and city folk took place at the Presbyterian Church, Katanning, on Friday evening, when Miss Henrietta Mary Freemantle was joined in matrimony to Mr. Ronald Pooley.
The bride, who is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freemantle, of Katanning, looked charming in a long frock of silver lame with short veil and pink and white flowers to tone with her bouquet. Her sister, Mrs. T. A. Stevens, was matron of honour.
The bridegroom, a former Perth resident, who served with the 11th Battalion during the war, is local manager of Wilcox Mofflin Ltd. Mr. Victor Courtney acted as best man.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Guthrie Thrum, who came from Perth, and the Rev. N. Ross of Katanning. The reception took place in the Masonic Hall, Katanning, where a large gathering of friends offered congratulations to the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Pooley subsequently left by car for their honeymoon.
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KOCH – AYLING
Submitted by Glenys Ball
The wedding of Peggy Koch and Peter Ayling was solemnised about 1952 or 3 in the Presbyterian Church in Katanning. The flower girls are Pam and Glenys Bell.
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Colin and Gladys Garstone’s, “Kalang” Woodanilling wedding in 1955.
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THOMPSON – BARROT
Southern Districts Advocate
21 May 1934 – P4
An interesting wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Canon, W. Watson at St. Andrew’s Church, Katanning, on the morning of Thursday May 3, the contracting parties being Kelvin, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. James Thompson, of Crawley, and Ena, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barrot of Katanning.
The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was becomingly garbed in a costume of brown tweed, with blue blouse, brown choker and hat and shoes, en suite. She wore a black opal pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a posy of autumn-tinted roses. She was attended by Miss Shirley Anderson as bridesmaid, who wore a smart costume ensemble of grey serge with black hat and shoes to match. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. James Thompson, brother of the bridegroom and Mr. H. Hickling presided at the organ.
After the ceremony, a few intimate friends and relatives adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents, where morning tea was partaken of. They were received by Mrs. J. C. Barrot, mother of the bride, who chose a smart, frock of navy blue, with black hat and shoes en suite.
After receiving a host of congratulatory messages, both verbally and by telegram, the happy couple departed amidst a shower of confetti by car for Perth, where the honeymoon was spent. Their future home will be at Toompup, in which district Mr. K. Thompson owns a farming property.
Prior to her marriage, Mrs. K. Thompson was the guest of honour at a host of farewell socials and gift evenings arranged by her friends in the town and district. Practically the whole of her life has been spent in Katanning, where she has taken a leading part in sport, including tennis and golf, as well as many social and charitable activities. She carries with her the best wishes for future happiness from a very wide circle of friends.
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ANTONIO-NORRISH
Great Southern Herald
31 July 1912 – P5
At the wedding ceremony, which took place at the Roman Catholic Church, Katanning recently, when Miss Norrish was united to Mr. C. Antonio, the bride wore a dress of cream crepe de chine, trimmed with silk fringe and insertion, tunic effect, wreath and veil. The bridesmaid was dressed in pretty cream silk, trimmed with insertion and fringe, with large black hat trimmed with pink roses.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Antonio drove to the home of the bride’s mother, “Oak Farm,” where about 50 guests assembled at the wedding breakfast, dancing afterwards being indulged in till the small hours.
The happy couple left for Albany by train on the following morning, where they caught the boat for Adelaide. The bride travelled in a becoming dress of grey, with hat to match.
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