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Dorothy was born in 1900. She was the daughter of Samuel Rose and Phoebe Rees-Williams. No Children
Dorothy was one of the most popular children's names from 1900 to 1920 as a result of "Wizard of OZ" published 1900.
Note: There are 3 other young women called Dorothy Rose appearing in various NSW newspapers at the same time as our Dorothy.<GR>
Her middle name of Ray was to honour brother-in-law Samuel Ray who by being a policeman was the inspiration for Samuel Rose following the same career.
1925, 1927 Dorothy was an assistant school teacher at Matraville Public School before marriage at 34 years old.
Married on Saturday, March 31, at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, Miss Dorothy R. Rose, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Rose, of Maroubra, chose a blue frock of suede crepe, with hat to match. Her bouquet was of Cecil Brunner roses, carnations and frangipanni. The bridegroom was Mr. Roy T. ('Buddy') Nicolson, younger son of the late Mr. W. T. and Mrs. Nicolson, of Waverley. Canon E. Howard Lea officiated. Miss Jean Rose attended her sister of bridesmaid, and wore a frock of pink flat crepe, with hat to match. She carried a bouquet of pink gladioli and delphiniums. Mr. Joseph Woodward was the best man. After the ceremony a reception took place at the Pickwick Club. The honeymoon is being spent in Adelaide.{Reusable coloured wedding dresses were common during the Great Depression}<GR>
1934 After her marriage Dorothy & Roy lived in Mudgee, NSW.
May 1942 This is where Bob & David were driven after Japanese bombing of Sydney Harbour.
During the War years Dorothy participated in the Mudgee Voluntary Aid Detachment (see VAD) rising to local leader. [1]
Post WW2 Dorothy & Roy Nicolson lived at 47 Glasgow Avenue Bondi, where Mabel, Bob & David had spent the war.
Before 1951 Dorothy & Roy had moved into 10 Duncan St Maroubra to care for Sam Sr & Phoebe Rose.
After the death of Sam Sr (1957), Roy (1967) & Phoebe (1971) Jean & Bruce & Kay Philllips moved in.
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Name Funeral Date Location Age
Dorothy Ray Nicolson 10/03/1980 RC29D - Roman Catholic FM 29D - 614 79
Registration Number Family Name Given Name(s) Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
6062/1980 NICOLSON DOROTHY RAY SAMUEL AUGUSTINE PHOEBE
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