Australians Praise by General Alexander
The article recounts a March 13 church wedding in James Town for Peggy Ruth Ward to Sydney H Baynes with detailed attire and family connections. It also shares General Alexander’s December 23 1943 address praising Australian Imperial Forces for valor at El Alamein and remarks on losses and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.lf
Alexander
Middle East
Palestine
Jack Potter
Gladstone
Alamein
Wedding receptions and a wartime address in Australia
The article describes a wedding reception at Methodist Hall with Mrs S H Boxall hosting fifty guests, and details dresses and musical performances. It also notes a March 6 marriage at St Mary Magdalene Cal towie between Joan Larsson and Walter J Harvie, with staff and bridesmaid details. The piece ends with a wartime message to Allied forces in the Middle East, praising early war momentum and foreseeing future battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary Magdalene’s
Caltowie
Joan
E. F. Larsson
Walter J
Bette Larsgon
Mr. D. Pammenter
Middle East
Wedding at church followed by island honeymoon
Mr C Dyer sang We ll walk beside you during the register. Kay Dyer placed a horse shoe on the bride. Miss Mary Me Naughton played the organ. About fifty guests attended a reception in the Institute Supper Room hosted by the bride’s parents. The bride wore navy with white accessories and autumn shoulder spray. The couple departed for Kangaroo Island for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Boxall
Langley
S. N. Haskard
C. Dyer
Kay Dyer
Mary Me.Naughton
Institute
Kangaroo Island
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