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John Douch
"Aston Creek", Bombala c1843
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| Mary Susan Douch | Jane Maria Ingram |
Submitted by Patricia McGufficke <peandpat-at-ozemail-com-au>
The 'Delegate Argus', 17 June edition reported the
Wedding of Claude and Gladys Douch as follows:-
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St Philip's Church, Delegate on Wednesday 2nd instant, when Mr Claude L Douch, third son of Mr W Douch of Bombala, was united to Miss Gladys Mary Mustard, third eldest daughter of Mr William Mustard of Bendoc. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R Elliott of Bombala. As the bride entered the Church on the arm of her father, who gave her away, the choir sang "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden." She looked charming in a dress of cream pailette silk, tunic effect, and trimmed with shadow lace. She wore a wreath and coronet of orange blossoms
and also a gold curb bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The bouquet she carried comprised white Japanese chrysanthemums and honeysuckle. Miss Mabel Mustard, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She was attractively attired in grey Japanese silk, kilted tunic, and trimmed with chantilly lace. She wore a mob cap, with a cluster of baby roses, and also a gold lace pin, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanteumums with pink streamers. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a set of gold sleeve links. Mr Willie Mustard, the bride's brother,
acted as best man. As the wedding party left the Church, Mr E Booth played the wedding march.
A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents at Bendoc, when over 100 guests were present. Cake and wine were partaken of and numerous toasts honoured. A dance was also held to celebrate the event.
Mr and Mrs Douch were the recipients of a beautiful lot of presents, among them the following:- Mother of Bride, house linen, knives, jug and silver salt sprinklers; Mother of Bridegroom, china afternoon tea-set; Father of Bride, cheque; Father of Bridegroom, cheque; Mr W Mustard, jnr; cheque; Mr and Mrs T E Rodden, cheque; Mr and Mrs H Reed (Goongerah), cheque; Mr C Alson, cheque; Mr and Mrs C Elton, senr; pair of vases and butter dish; Mr and Mrs T Elton and Family, pair of vases; Mrs N Cameron and Family, fruit dish; Mrs D Cameron and Family, pair of photo frames; Mr and Mrs W Windle and Family,
butter dish and tray cloth; Mr Jno Windle, pair of photo frames; lamp; Misses Molly and Joyce Douch, pair of vases; Master Roy Douch, silver breakfast cruet; Miss Jean Douch, breakfast cruet; Miss Mona Douch, pair of Pillow shams; Miss Cassie and Mr Ernie Roberts, jam and butter dishes; Miss E Richardson, jam and butter dishes; Master F and Miss A Rodden, fancy cushion. (Unfortunately, the remainder of guests and gifts did not photocopy).
Transcribed by Judy McCutcheon <judymcc-at-aapt.net.au>
Michelle Douch, <michellebray2-at-bigpond-com>
Patricia McGufficke <peandpat@bigpond.com>
Dianne Douch <ditone1-at-bigpond.com> 22.11.06
Ian Harvey <iansharvey-at-bigpond.com> 10.03.07
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