Irene May (Laurie) Wells (1898 - 1961)

Born 27 Jan 1898 in Taree, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Claude Charles Wells — married 21 Jun 1916 in Church of Christ Chapel, Taree, New South Wales, Australia

Died 19 Apr 1961 at age 63 in Taree, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Irene was born in 1898. She is the daughter of Robert Laurie and Eva Thompson. ^[1]

05 Jul 1916 - The Northern Champion (Taree)

Wedding

WELLS— LAURIE.

(Contributed.)

A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, June 21st, when Claude Charles Wells, Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wells, of Chatham, was united In the Holy Bonds of Matrimony to Irene May Laurie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Laurie, of Victoria Street, Taree. The ceremony took place in the Church of Christ Chapel, Taree, which was tastefully decorated by the friends of the bride and bridegroom. Evangelist G. E. Burns officiated. The bride entered the Church on the arm of her father, and looked charming in a gown of white silk, trimmed with shadow lace, silk ribbon and orange blossoms, and also wore the customary wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of white roses and jonquils and asparagus fern, and also wore a beautiful ruby and pearl spray brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by Miss Doris Wells, sister of the bridegroom, who was attired in a pale cream lace dress with pink trimmings, and wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. She also carried a bouquet of white and pink roses. Mr. Wm. Adams, of Dumaresque Island, filled the position of best man. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, where a few near relatives and friends assembled, Evangelist Burns presiding. The cake, which was of the latest design, was made by Mr. A. Baker, who also carried out the catering in his usual satisfactory manner. The bride and bride groom were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. At the conclusion of the breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Wells left by train for Wauchope and Port Macquarie, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride travelled in a navy blue silk poplin coat and skirt, with black hat and white feathers to match. Both the wedding and travel ling dresses were beautifully made by the bride's mother.^[2]

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Sources

• Birth - NSW BDM Birth index - LAURIE IRENE M; 7624/1898; ROBERT J; EVA M; TAREE

• Marriage - NSW BDM Marriage index - 7820/1916; WELLS CLAUDE C; LAURIE IRENE M; TAREE

• Death - NSW BDM Death index - WELLS IRENE MAY; 16045/1961; ROBERT JOSEPH; EVA MAY; TAREE

• Burial/Memorial - austcemindex.com - Wells (Laurie) Irene May; 1898?; 19 Apr 1961; 63; dau/Robert Joseph & Eva May; w/Claude Charles; Dawson River NSW; Ang W/19 ... and ... https://austcemindex.com/inscription?id=8247867#images

Footnotes

1. ↑ Entered by Mark Rogers, Friday, August 2, 2013.
2. ↑ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article157183194

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Mark Rogers for creating Laurie-247 on 2 Aug 13. Click the Changes tab for the details on contributions by Mark and others.