Geraldton and Albany families

Family: Augustus William Haigh / Joan Mary Bennison (F170)

m. 5 Apr 1941


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  • Augustus William Haigh Male
    Augustus William Haigh

    Birth  28 Jun 1913  Stationmaster's residence, Northam, W.A Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  15 Nov 1986  Gosnells, W.A Find all individuals with events at this location
    Burial    Karrakatta Cem., Lawn D 183, Perth, W.A Find all individuals with events at this location
    Marriage  5 Apr 1941  ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL Perth Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Albert William Haigh | F65 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Blanche Emmeline Pead | F65 Group Sheet 

    Joan Mary Bennison Female
    Joan Mary Bennison

    Birth  30 Mar 1917  Perth, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  17 Dec 2003  Melville, Perth, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    Burial     
    Father  Herbert Gordon Bennison | F171 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Isabella Mary Gordon | F171 Group Sheet 

  • Notes 
    • 1941 'Advertising

      ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL was the scene of the wedding yesterday, at 8-45 p.m., by Dr. Kennedy, of Joan Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Bennison, of Fifth-avenue, Mt. Lawley, and "Augustus William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Haigh, of Redfern street. Subiaco.

      The bride, given away by her father, wore a frock of dull-finish crepe, with satin stripe, designed with high neckline finished with a roll collar. The skirt was inlet with a satin panel which formed a short train, and over this was worn a short tulle veil with a frangipani top-knot. She carried a sheaf of Easter lillies.

      Miss Agnes Bennison chose a bustled picture frock of mauve water wave taffeta, with shoulder length tulle veil held at the side with tiny bows. She carried a sheaf of. gladioli in tones of pink. Mr. Bill Gilbert was best man.

      Mrs. Bennison, wearing a frock of cyclamen sheer, received guests at Riley's Hall after the ceremony. The .bride's travelling frock was of turquoise blue crepe. [1]

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] National Library of Australia.
      1941 'Advertising.', Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), 6 April, p. 22, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59151357