Helen Muriel (Dobson) Hardinge (1916 - 1995)

Born 21 Dec 1916 in Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia

Wife of Kenneth William Steele — married 9 Apr 1938 (to 1951) in St. Mary's Church, South Perth, Western Australia

Wife of John Berkeley Fitzhardinge MBE OAM — married 1952 (to before 1984) in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Died 20 Nov 1995 at age 78 in Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

Helen was born in 1916.

HELEN MURIEL DOBSON (Dobson-5760)

PARENTS. Edward Randolph Dobson & Grace Mona Sophia (Bostock) Dobson

BIRTH. 21 Dec 1916, Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #200/1916

Family Name Dobson

Given Names Helen Muriel

Father Edward Randolph DOBSON

Mother Grace Mona Sophia BOSTOCK

Place of birth Narrogin

BIRTH NOTICE. DOBSON.—On December 21, 1916, at Jersey-street, Narrogin, the wife of E. R. Dobson—a daughter.

(Nov 1937). ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT. The engagement is announced between Kenneth, only son of the late Mr. W. F. G. Steele and Mrs. Steele, of Melbourne, and Helen, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Dobson, of Labouchere-road, South Perth.

PHOTOGRAPH. Miss Helen Dobson, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Dobson, of South Perth, whose engagement to Mr. Kenneth Steele, Senior Instructor of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia, is announced today.

MARRIAGE (1). 9 Apr 1938, St. Mary's Church, South Perth, Western Australia

MARRIAGE (1). 9 Apr 1938, Kenneth William Steele, son of William Frederick George Steele & Emelie Frances (Stevens) Steele

MARRIAGE (1). WA BDM Marriage Reg: #100695/1938

Family Name Steele

Given Names Kenneth William

Family Name of Spouse Dobson

Given Names of Spouse Helen Muriel

Place of marriage South Perth

WEDDING (1) REPORT. ST. MARY'S CHURCH, South Perth, was the scene of a most attractive wedding when Helen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Dobson, of Labouchere-road, South Perth, and Kenneth Steele, late of Melbourne, and now a member of the Royal Air Force in this State, were united there, yesterday. The bride made a charming picture as she entered the church with her father, and followed by her sister, Miss Josephine Dobson, and Miss Joan Salom, who acted as bridesmaids. Mr. Donald Dobson and Mr. Bob Giles acted as best man and groomsman respectively. A Dresden China figure was called to mind by the bride, who wore a self-patterned white organdie frock, embroidered all over with tiny spray of pink and blue daisies. The bodice was draped and had puffed sleeves, and the train, which formed a part of the skirt, fell in frills from the waistline. A girdle of pink organdie leaves encircled her waist, and a comparatively short tulle veil was worn with a wreath of pink organdie leaves and orange blossoms. She wore a diamond and platinum brooch, and this gift from the bridegroom took the form of the Royal Air Force emblem, a pair of wings. The bride carried a muff of hydrangeas and Cecil Brunner roses. The attendants were simply attired in blue organdie frocks with pin-tucked bodices and puffed sleeves, and with these wore Juliet caps of blue tulle with wreaths of Cecil Brunner roses, and carried Victorian posies composed of pink roses and gerberas. Mrs. Dobson, the bride's mother, was a gracious figure in a frock of cool green Maltona, patterned with gold, cut on long, flowing lines and worn with a cape coat. A reception was held in the hall of the new Oddfellows' building in St. George's-terrace. Following the toasts the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon. The bride's travelling frock was a navy and white spotted sheer, buttoned down the front with white buttons, and white belted. This was worn with a lightweight navy tailored coat, small navy hat and navy accessories.

Children:

(1) Terence William Steele, b. 21 Feb 1940, d. 25 Nov 2019

DIVORCE (1). 1951

Fate of Spouse (1): DEATH. 1 Nov 1970, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). 1952, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). 1952, John Berkeley Fitzhardinge, son of Berkeley Ross Fitzhardinge & Lucy Monica Mary (Morgan) Fitzhardinge

MARRIAGE (2). WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1850/1952

Family Name Fitzhardinge

Given Names John B

Family Name of Spouse Steele

Given Names of Spouse Helen M

Place of marriage Perth

Children: Not known

DIVORCE (2). Bef. 1984

Fate of Spouse (2): DEATH. 21 Nov 2008 in North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.

DEATH. 20 Nov 1995 in Applecross, Western Australia, Australia

CREMATION. KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

First Name HELEN MURIEL

Last Name FITZHARDINGE

Aged Years 78

Date of Death 20/11/1995

Suburb APPLECROSS

Ashes Request PLACED INTO FAMILY GRAVE AT KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

Area or Denomination ANGLICAN

Section ZB

Gravesite 0637

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #200/1916

• Birth Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 30 Dec 1916, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27001454

• (1937). ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 30 Nov 1937, Page 4: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41593816

• Marriage (1): WA BDM Marriage Reg: #100695/1938

• Wedding (1) Report: Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954) Sun 10 Apr 1938, Page 20: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58806118

• Divorce (1): Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 - 1956) Sat 21 Jul 1951, Page 5: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/75703226

• Cremation: https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/?id=fc6066c5-f51c-ec11-b6e7-00224814cbf0