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Frederick James Thomson (1903 - 1968)

Frederick James "Fred" Thomson
Born in Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australiamap
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Died at age 64 in Western Australia, Australiamap
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FREDERICK JAMES THOMSON (Thomson-5219)

PARENTS. Alfred Thomson & Elizabeth Viola (Russel) Thomson

BIRTH. 25 Jul 1903, Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #116: 1903, Thomson Frederick James; Father: Alfred; Mother: Russel Elizabeth Viola; District of Bridgetown


ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT. Jean Felicia Purdom, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scott, of Winnejup Ford, Bridgetown, to Frederick James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomson, of Wet Kopjie, Greenbushes, and Woodleigh Station, Carnarvon.


MARRIAGE. 29 Apr 1936, St. Paul's Church, Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 29 Apr 1936, Jean Felicia Purdom Scott, daughter of Thomas Scott & Ada Margaretta (Fox) Scott

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #31: 1936, Thomson Frederick J ; Scott Jean F P; District of Blackwood


WEDDING REPORT. Thomson-Scott. THE marriage was solemnised at St. Paul's Church, Bridgetown, on Wednesday evening of last week between Mr. Fred Thomson and Miss Jean Scott, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott, of Winiyup, Bridgetown. The Rev. W. B. Davis performed the ceremony.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of deep cream satin with long tight-fitting sleeves and train falling from the waist. The corsage was draped and high at the neck in front. Her misty tulle veil was arranged well back on the head, and was held in place by a miniature spray of orange blossom. A sheaf of white gladioli completed her graceful toilette.

Misses Jessie Thomson, Hazel Armstrong, and Ione Wheatley were bridesmaids. Their frocks of blue perle crepe were fashioned on classical lines with long trains. The draped neck line was finished with a spray of silver flowers, and silver flowers were worn halo fashion in the hair. They carried sheafs of gladioli in rich autumn tonings. Mr. Dodd was best man, and Messrs. Malcolm Scott and Hugh Thomson were groomsmen.

After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott held a reception at the Bridgetown Hall. Mrs. Scott wore a smart gown of rust-brown marocain, and was assisted in receiving the guests by Mr. [and Mrs. Thomson. Mrs. Thomson] wore a frock of deep cream satin an ensemble of blue and black crepe ninon.

The wedding breakfast was set on long tables, decorated with colourful dahlias and zinnias. The usual toasts were honoured, and many congratulatory telegrams were read by the best man. Later in the evening the hall was cleared for dancing. Many charming presents were received by the popular young couple.

The bride and bridegroom left by motor car during the evening for their honeymoon. The bride wore a simple navy-blue toilette. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomson will make their home in the Carnarvon district.


Children:

(1) Margaret Thomson,

WWII Service Record:

Name THOMSON, FREDERICK JAMES
Service Australian Army
Service Number W76997
Date of Birth 25 Jul 1903
Place of Birth BRIDGETOWN, WA
Date of Enlistment 28 Jan 1943
Locality on Enlistment CARNARVON, WA
Place of Enlistment CARNARVON, WA
Next of Kin THOMSON, JEAN
Date of Discharge 29 Dec 1944
Rank Private
Posting at Discharge 11 NORTH WEST BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display
Prisoner of War No

DEATH. 11 Feb 1968, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #33: 1968, Thomson Frederick James; Age: 64; Father: Alfred; Mother: Elizabeth V; District of Plantagenet

Cranbrook Cemetery ,S.W. Western Australia: [1] THOMSON, Frederick James, d. 11 Feb 1968 / In loving memory of Frederick James THOMSON beloved husband of Jean. Loved father of Margaret. Died 11th Feb 1968 aged 64 years l

Sources

  1. Cranbrook Cemetery in S.W. Western Australia: 1997-2012 Jenny Brandis: http://www.brandis.com.au/
  • Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #116: 1903
  • Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #31: 1936
  • Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #33: 1968




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