Olive Hilda Caroline (Williams) Weston (1907 - 1986)

Born 22 Sep 1907 in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

Wife of George Weston Jr — married 12 Mar 1926 in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia

Died 24 Jul 1986 at age 78 in Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia

Biography

• Olive was the daughter of George and Caroline Williams.

• A Report in the Lithgow Mercury dated March 17, 1926 reads:
• "WEDDING IN LITHGOW.
• A pretty wedding was celebrated at the 'Mort-street Methodist Church on Friday evening, the principals being Olive Hilda, youngest daughter of Mrs. "Williams, of Reed Avonue, and George, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Weston,jnr, of Willis-street, Mort 's Estate. The ceremony was performed by Rev.William Coleman. Miss Holdford, church organist presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her step-brother, Mr. Henry Garratt, was greatly admired as she approached the communion rails. She wore a smart gown of ivory .crepe-de-chine with silver trimmings, also the customary wreath of orange blossoms, from which fell a rich veil, kindly lent for the occasion by her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. Butler, of Bankstown. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a costly hand-bag, while the bride presented the bridegroom with a travelling rug. Miss Madge. Weston (sister of the bridegroom) was bridesmaid. Her dress was of eau-de-nil crepe-de-chine trimmed with gold lace, with bandeau to tone. Her present was a gold armlet, in addition to a beautiful bouquet. The bride's bouquet was also the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. V. Pedler was best man.
• At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bridal party, accompanied by numerous friends, repaired to the Ecole-de-Danse, where Mrs. Bolt had in waiting an excellent supper. Mrs. Williams received her guests in a dress of black brocade, radium lace trimmings, and cinnamon georgette hat trimmed with forget-me-nots. Prior to taking their places at the head, of the table, the happy couple received the felicitations of their friends.
• Mr. Coleman presided, and after the toast of "The King," proposed that of the Bride and Bridegroom," who were referred to as very estimable young people.-
• The bridegroom responded, and in turn proposed " The Bridesmaid, " on whose behalf the best man responded. Mr. B. Northey proposed "The Bride's Mother," and Mr. G. Tyer paid a similar compliment to the "bridegroom's. parents". Mr. and Mrs Geo. Weston, junr. The former made a neat response. The chairman proposed "The Grandparents of the Bridegroom"- — Mr. and Mrs. G. Weston,snr. Mr. Jack Weston, junr. acknowledged the toast on behalf of his parents, who are very old and respected residents.
• The young couple were the recipients of numerous and useful presents, in addition to cheques. Mr. and Mrs. Weston, whose future home will be in Lithgow will spend their honeymoon in the country."

Electoral Rolls:

• 1930 Reid/ Griffiths Av, Bankstown, (page 92 #5481) Home Duties
• 1943 Kooyong/ 61 Brandon St, Camberwell, (page 389 #23306) Home Duties
• 1949 Chisholm/ 61 Brandon St, Glen Iris, (page 208 #12448) Home Duties
• 1954 Flinders/ Cadles Rd, Carrum Downs, (page 3 #2011) Home Duties
• 1963 Chisholm/ 298 Warrigal Rd, Glen Iris, (page 219 #13089) Home Duties
• 1968 Chisholm/ 298 Warrigal Rd, Glen Iris, (page 202 #12059) Home Duties
• 1968 Deakin/ 67 Bindy St, Forest Hill, (page 144 #8570) Home Duties
• 1972 Deakin/ 67 Bindy St, Forest Hill, (page 50 #10000) Home Duties
• 1977 Deakin/ 67 Bindy St, Forest Hill, (page 58 #11576) Home Duties
• 1977 Nunawading/ 67 Bindy St, Forest Hill, (page 23 #4600) Home Duties
• 1980 Deakin/ 67 Bindy St, Forest Hill, (page 24 #4746) Home Duties

BURIED:

• Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Cassia, Wall AJ, Niche 81D. (Headstone)

Sources

• NSW Birth Index 27968/1907
• NSW Marriage Index 4438/1926
• Lithgow Mercury Wedding Report - March 17, 1926 (Page 1)
• Victorian BDM Death Registration 17583/1986