Thomas Walton Kibblewhite (1904 - 1979)

DECREES NISI

Decrees nisi were granted by Mr. Justice Smith in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon in the following divorce petitions:-

Irene Ivy Kibblewhite (Mr. W. Coles) v. Thomas Walton Kibblewhite, separation.

Evening Post, 10 March 1939

A recent evening wedding solemnised at the Methodist Church, Petone, was that of Mr. Thomas Walton Kibblewhite, fourth son of Mr. J.T. Kibblewhite, Manchester street, Petone, to Miss Irene Ivy Blake, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Blake,of Campbell terrace, Petone. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr. J. Battersby, wore a charming gown of French ivory satin, with a hem of silk georgette. The fitting bodice had a spray of pink clematis, and a beautifully embroidered tulle veil arranged on a coronet of orange blossoms was also worn. A lovely shower bouquet of freesias, heather, and maidenhair fern was carried. Miss Gertie Angove, Masterton, was bridesmaid, her pretty frock being of powder blue taffeta with a scalloped hem. Her head dress was a satin coronet with sequins, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pink carnations and maiderhair fern (the gift of the bridegroom). Mr. Paul Wilton, Masterton, was best man. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. T.R. Richards, of Wellington. After the ceremony the bride's mother received the guests at her residence, wearing black silk, with a hat to match. The guests adjourned to the wedding breakfast, where about 35 guests were entertained. Later in the evening the bride and bridegroom left for Auckland, the bride wearing a black crepe satin dress with a fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom. Their permanent residence will be at Ngaio.

Evening Post, 5 July 1930