DAISY HALEY

1936 - WON CUP - MISS DAISY HALEY - Ladies' Tennis Singles
THE monthly ladies' singles challenge cup tournaments under the auspices of the Gulgong District Tennis Association last week-end resulted...

'C' GRADE.
First round— Mrs. B. Heard defeated Mrs. S. Cross 6-2, 6-5. Mrs. P. Lund defeated Miss Lil. Heard
2-6, 6-5. 6-3. Miss D. Haley a bye.
Semi-final— Miss D. Haley defeated Mrs. B. Heard 5-6, 6-4, 6-2. Mrs. P. Lund, a bye.

Final— Miss D. Haley defeated 

Final— Miss D. Haley defeated Mrs. P. Lund, 6-3, 6-2.

Miss Haley has won 'C' Grade Cup three times in succession and becomes the owner.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 20 Aug 1936 Page 13

1938 - MISS DAISY HALEY - GUEST OF HONOUR - 21st Birthday Party

Any doubt as to the popularity of Miss Daisy Haley was dispelled by the large and enthusiastic gathering of relatives and friends that attended the 21st birthday party held in her honour at the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night. The hall itself had been beautifully decorated by some of the guest of honour's many friends, the principal motif being Cambridge blue and white.

The chair was occupied by Mr. Tom Amies. Apologies were received from many who were, for various reasons, unable to be present. The Royal toast over, the chairman proposed that of Miss Haley. Despite the lighter vein, which characterised all speeches during the night, Mr. Amies' remarks were truly in accordance with the general feeling of respect and esteem in which Miss Haley is held. Stating that he had known her for many years, the speaker elaborated on her numerous good points.

He was ably, supported by Mr. J. New-Campbell, who said that in his opinion Miss Haley was a credit to her parents, whom he had had the honour of knowing for many years. Daisy, having attained her majority, was now independent and able to speak for herself. Probably, however, some one would soon be speaking to her and then we would be attending another function. He concluded by quoting an excerpt from an old poem:

This world is full of beauty

Like the World above,

And if we do our duty

It will be full of love.

Mr. Pat Lund also spoke in support of the toast. In a brief reply, Miss Haley thanked all for their presence and presents. At the same time, she was particularly grateful to her parents who had made the party possible and who had done so much for her in the past. (Loud applause.) 

A fine tribute to Miss Haley's parents (Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Haley, of Mebul) was paid in the course of a speech by Mr. Bert Honeysett. They had come to this district when things were harder and tougher than now. They had battled through and now had something to show in the fine family that they had reared. He was very pleased to be present at the 21st birthday of their baby daughter.

In the course of his reply, Mr. Haley took the opportunity of presenting his daughter with a brooch symbolical of the occasion— a gold key set in diamonds. Mr. Norman Haley, brother of the chief guest, also replied. He thanked all for their kind remarks and was gratified to see the esteem in which his sister was held. A very necessary toast— that of the ladies— was capably handled by Messrs. Charlie Bennett and Ted Carmody. 

In proposing the Press, Mr. Kevin English stated that the local paper was a credit to the community for the excellent and unbiased manner in which all functions and happenings were reported. He wished it every success. Claiming that he had an inside knowledge of the local press, Mr. Kevin White supported the previous speaker.

Apologising for the unavoidable absence of his colleagues, the 'Barber' atid 'Wandering Willie,' Mr. Keith King briefly responded. The toast of the chairman was proposed by Mr. Norman Haley, and replied to by Mr. Amies. The latter speaker, on behalf of Miss Haley, thanked all those who had assisted to decorate and prepare the hall, particularly Miss Mary Stones and Mr. Don Lee. He then asked Miss Haley to cut the birthday cake (made by her mother), which she did amidst cheers and applause from those attending.

Dancing occupied the remainder of the evening, the music being supplied by the Gloom Chasers Orchestra.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 3 Mar 1938 Page 6

1939 - GULGONG PERSONAL

Miss Daisy Haley is absent from Gulgong on a holiday.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 5 Jan 1939 Page 13

1939 - GULGONG TENNIS

Miss Daisy Haley having resigned the position of hon. secretary of the Gulgong District Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. Jack Gardiner is acting-secretary.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 Apr 1939 Page 12

1939 - WEDDINGS - Lee—Haley

A VERY pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Mudgee, on Saturday afternoon, April 15, when Miss Daisy May Haley, of Gulgong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Haley, of Mebul, was married to Mr. Thomas Henry Lee, of Puggoon, Gulgong, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lee, of

Mortimer Street, Mudgee, and formerly of Puggoon. The Rev. A. G. Powell officiated.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very sweet indeed dressed in white georgette and lace veil, the skirt being sun-ray pleated. She carried a bouquet of white dahlias, pink roses and ferns.

Miss Joyce Spicer (niece of the bride and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Spicer, of Herbert Street, Gulgong), acted as bridesmaid. She was very prettily dressed in blue silk net over blue satin, with coronet. Her bouquet comprised dahlias of autumn tonings. Mr. Eric Lee (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. 

The reception was held at the residence of the bridegroom's parents, the Rev. Mr. Powell presiding.

The guests were received by the bride's mother, dressed in floral crepe de chine, with hat to tone, and the bridegroom's mother, wearing a frock of navy floral with hat to match.

The following toasts were honored: The King; the bride and bridegroom, proposed by the chairman,

responded to by the bridegroom; the bridesmaid, proposed by the bridegroom, responded to by Mr. Eric

Lee; the parents of the bride; proposed by Mr. T. Amies, responded to by Mr. Haley; the parents of the bridegroom, proposed by Mr. B. L. Campbell, responded to by Mr. J. R. Lee; the press, proposed by

Mr. George Campbell, responded to by Mr. T. Amies (Gulgong "Advertiser" and Mudgee "Guardian") ; the ladies, proposed by Mr. George Campbell; and the chairman, proposed by Mr. B. L. Campbell, and

responded to by the chairman. 

The happy couple left on a motor tour to spend the honeymoon, the bride's dress being teal wool de

chine.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 Apr 1939 Page 12