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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1940
Page
2
A series of local gatherings and entertainments were planned or held. Funds, drives, and canteen support for the Mothercraft Society and the RAAF Recruiting Centre featured, with concerts, dances, and spinning sewing circle activities announced or proceeding.
A Colonial era wedding report from White Towers describes the marriage of Mr William Star Davidson and Miss We Davidson at St Andrew Presbyterian Church on Creak Street. Rev Norman K. D. Web officiated, with Colonel Hackney giving away the bride. The gown featured a white satin dress with a long neckline and a white veil. Miss Ann Turner attended as witness and wore a Patou-pique bowtie ensemble. The couple planned a South Gea honeymoon, then a tour of the Darting Downs, per Mrs Norman Dow. The story references other local nuptials, including the Dow wedding at Albert Steel Methodist Church on September 7, with elaborate gowns and bouquets. The ceremony and reception followed at the hotel in Brisbane.
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