Sunday, January 23, 2022

HANSELL - ADA

Ada Florence Hansell (born 1889 in Gulgong) married Percival Miller in Petersham in 1914.

Their children included:
    • Irene D (born 1914)
    • Eunice H (born 1916)
    • Iris E (born 1918)
    • Eileen C (born 1920)

Percy and Ada, 50th wedding anniversary, 1964
Source: Rozzie Tan

1914 - TALLEWANG.
A very prettv. wedding was celebrated at All Saints' Church of England, Petersham, on March 28. 1914,
by Rev. Canon Goddard. The contracting parties were Mr. P. M. Miller, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, of South Avenue. Petersham, and Miss Ada Florence, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. E. Hansell, of Tallewang. - The bride entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr. W. R. Tymms. She was tastefully attired in white crepe de chine, with wreath and veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet. She was attended by Miss Grace Miller, sister of the bridegroom, who wore a pretty dress of brown crepe de chene and white trimmings. Mr. P. Mahoney acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. R, Tymms. of Enmore (uncle and aunt of the bride), where a reception was held. The bride was the recipient of numerous pretty and useful presents. Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Miller left for the scene of their future home at Newcastle. The officiating clergy man had baptised, confirmed, and married Mr. Miller.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 7 May 1914

Eunice Hilda Miller and William Hamilton McBlane on their wedding day
Source: Rozzie Tan

Norma McBlane only child of William and Eunice McBlane
Source: Rozzie Tan