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MARRIAGES
1800s-1900s
Some of the most interesting stories, notices, you will find in TROVE are those related to marriages...not just for the excitement of finding an ancestor's notice, but in the lengthy descriptions in some of the notices.
Many weddings made the social pages of the local newspapers .. and it was interesting to see how some intended to to 'outdo' others...You can read the guest list in some, lists of gifts perhaps, detailed descriptions of the clothing worn .. maybe even the honeymoon destinations.
Of course guest lists can be invaluable for adding to the family tree, but treat with caution... especially with more common names.
The following notices are from each state and territory.. enjoy. Please click to enlarge..
New South Wales
SMH 19 Feb 1845
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Goulburn Evening Penny Post 25 Jan 1894
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Young Chronicle 15 Oct 1904
The Hebrew Standard of Australasia 28 Nov 1940
The Hebrew Standard of Australasia 29 Jun 1944
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Australian Capital Territory
The Canberra Times 12 Nov 1928
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Canberra Times 26 Jun 1935
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Canberra Times 23 Nov 1936
Canberra Times 12 Nov 1937
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Canberra Times 8 Mar 1850
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Canberra Times 31 May 1950
Victoria
Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (Vic. : 1839 - 1845),
Monday 6 December 1841
Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939),
Friday 10 January 1890
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Kyneton Observer 19 Apr 1900
Tasmania
The Town Gazette & Southern Reporter 20 Jun 1818
Colonial Times & Tasmanian Advertiser 29 Dec 1826
Colonial Advocate & Tasmanian Monthly Review & Register
1 Oct 1828
The Courier Hobart 10 May 1848
Launceston Examiner (Tas. / 1842 - 1899), Wednesday 17 July 1850
Colonial Times 28 May 1852
South Australia
Australasian Sketcher (Adelaide,SA : 1874 - 1885),
Saturday 24 December 1881
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Australasian Sketcher 30 Sep 1882
Western Australia
Inquirer (Perth, WA : 1840 - 1855),
Wednesday 28 November 1849
An interesting 'letter to the editor' re marriages...
The Perth Gazette & West Australian Times 25 Aug 1865
The Inquirer & Commercial News Perth 13 Feb 1867
The Perth Gazette & West Australian Times 30 Jun 1874
West Australian Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1897 - 1902),
Sunday 1 April 1900
Evening Mail (Fremantle, WA : 1905 - 1910),
Monday 20 May 1907
The Inquirer & Commercial News 10 Apr 1867
Queensland
The Brisbane Courier 24 Oct 1931,
notices Oct 22, 1881
The Queenslander Sat 5 Jun 1897
Queensland Figaro (Brisbane, Qld. : 1901 - 1936),
Thursday 18 February 1909
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Times & Gazette 29 May 1874
Northern Territory Times & Gazette 3 Jul 1880
Northern Territory Times & Gazette
11 Nov 1884 Marriage
M'Minn—Fleetwood-Marsh.—On Saturday the 16th inst. at the Government Residence, Palmerston, by the Rev. W. Stewart, Madge, second daughter of George R. Fleetwood-Marsh, of Finsbury Square, London, to Gilbert Botherdale M'Minn, H.M.C.S., Port Darwin.
Northern Territory Times & Gazette 18 Dec 1886
MARRIAGE.
KELSEY—CRAWFORD—On December 10th, 1886, at the Telegraph Station, Katherine River, N. T., by the Rev. J. R. Bradbury, John Edward, eldest son of John George Kelsey, of Blackwood, S.A., to
Madeline, eldest daughter of the late E. J. Crawford, late of Adelaide.
Northern Standard Darwin 23 Dec 1954
WEDDINGS
The marriage of Dora Engel, of Heidelberg, Victoria, to Alan Clark, of Sydney, was celebrated at the United Church at 6.30 p.m. last Saturday.
The bride, given away by Mr. R. Matheson, wore a beautiful ballerina length dress of self striped nylon with cowl neck, full elbow length sleeves and hooped skin. On her head she wore a small half hat. Short white gloves and a bouquet of fresh flowers completed her outfit.
The bridesmaid, Grace Hodge, wore a ballerina of orchid pink nylon with rounded neckline and fully pleated skirt. She wore a small cocktail hat and pearl choker and earrings. Bob Matheson was best man.
Mr. R. Matheson acted as toastmaster at the reception, held at the Darwin Club.
For going away the bride wore a dress of yellow and black nylon with yellow hat and black
accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for Melbourne where they will spend their honeymoon.
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The wedding of June Ambrust to Ian Maclean was solemnized at the Salvation Army Citadel,
Katherine on Saturday, December 18th.
June, who was given away by her father, wore a ballerina length dress of lace over satin featuring high neckline, long sleeves and a double tier skirt. She wore a two tier veil and carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas.
The bridesmaid Miss Alice Collins, chose a full skirted blue ballerina with strapless top and stole.
The groom's sister, Rhonda Maclean, was flower girl She was frocked in lemon and carried a basket of flowers. The best man was Joe Wyatt.
The 200 guests were received at the reception in the Katherine Hall by Mr. and Mrs. W. Maclean. The newly weds are spending their honeymoon at Mataranka and will later make their home in Darwin.
Northern Standadrd Darwin 23 Dec 1954
WEDDINGS
The marriage of Dora Engel, of Heidelberg, Victoria, to Alan Clark, of Sydney, was celebrated at the United Church at 6.30 p.m. last Saturday.
The bride, given away by Mr. R. Matheson, wore a beautiful ballerina length dress of self striped nylon with cowl neck, full elbow length sleeves and hooped skin. On her head she
wore a small half hat. Short white gloves and a bouquet of fresh flowers completed her outfit.
The bridesmaid, Grace Hodge, wore a ballerina of orchid pink nylon with rounded neckline and fully pleated skirt. She wore a small cocktail hat and pearl choker and earrings. Bob Matheson was best man.
Mr. R. Matheson acted as toastmaster at the reception, held at the Darwin Club.
For going away he bride wore a dress of yellow and black nylon with yellow hat and black ac-
cesories.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for Melbourne where they will spend their honeymoon.
** *
The wedding of June Ambrust to Ian Maclean was solemnized at the Salvation Army Citadel,
Katherine on Saturday, December 18th.
June, who was given away by her father, wore a ballerina length dress of lace over satin featuring high neckline, long sleeves and a double tier skirt. She wore a two tier veil and carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas.
The bridesmaid Miss Alice Collins, chose a full skirted blue ballerina with strapless top and stole.
The groom's sister, Rhonda Maclean, was flower girl She was frocked in lemon and carried a basket of flowers. The best man was Joe Wyatt,
The 200 guests were received at the reception in the Katherine Hall by Mr. and Mrs. W. Maclean. The newly weds are spending their honeymoon at Mataranka and will later make their home in Darwin.
The marriage of Dora Engel, of Heidelberg, Victoria, to Alan Clark, of Sydney, was celebrated at the United Church at 6.30 p.m. last Saturday.
The bride, given away by Mr. R. Matheson, wore a beautiful ballerina length dress of self striped nylon with cowl neck, full elbow length sleeves and hooped skin. On her head she
wore a small half hat. Short white gloves and a bouquet of fresh flowers completed her outfit.
The bridesmaid, Grace Hodge, wore a ballerina of orchid pink nylon with rounded neckline and fully pleated skirt. She wore a small cocktail hat and pearl choker and earrings. Bob Matheson was best man.
Mr. R. Matheson acted as toastmaster at the reception, held at the Darwin Club.
For going away he bride wore a dress of yellow and black nylon with yellow hat and black ac-
cesories.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for Melbourne where they will spend their honeymoon.
** *
The wedding of June Ambrust to Ian Maclean was solemnized at the Salvation Army Citadel,
Katherine on Saturday, December 18th.
June, who was given away by her father, wore a ballerina length dress of lace over satin featuring high neckline, long sleeves and a double tier skirt. She wore a two tier veil and carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas.
The bridesmaid Miss Alice Collins, chose a full skirted blue ballerina with strapless top and stole.
The groom's sister, Rhonda Maclean, was flower girl She was frocked in lemon and carried a basket of flowers. The best man was Joe Wyatt,
The 200 guests were received at the reception in the Katherine Hall by Mr. and Mrs. W. Maclean. The newly weds are spending their honeymoon at Mataranka and will later make their home in Darwin.
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Great blog Chris. I love the crinoline parody particularly and the the warning regarding soldier's marriages is very interesting. It might explain a few things in some families. I have used the very detailed announcements to solve a family relationship mystery myself. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lyn... I loved researching this... found so many wonderful announcements, so expect a follow up in a little while... wasn't that an interesting letter re the soldiers...
ReplyDeleteI loved the Perth announcement when the bride wore "shot hessian in a subdued elephant tint..." if only we had a photo!
Thanks for your comment.