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Arthur G P Leeds

Arthur G P Leeds

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  • Name Arthur G P Leeds 
    Birth 3 Apr 1914  Carnarvon, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I1137  The Cream Family
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2020 

    Father Harry Patterson Leeds,   b. 1887   d. 22 May 1951, 29 Fothergill street, Fremantle, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Rosa Lefroy,   b. 16 Apr 1889, Carnarvon, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 22 Apr 1913  St. George's Church Carnarvon Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 1913 'WEDDING BELLS

      WEDDING BELLS

      LEEDS - LEFROY.

      A largely attended wedding was celebrated in St. George's Church, Carnarvon, on Tuesday, 22nd inst, the happy couple being Miss Rosa Elizabeth Lefroy, eldest daughter of Mr. W. G. Lefroy, of Towera and Yanyeareddy stations, and Mr. Harry Patterson Leeds , second son of Mr. A. G. Leeds, of Fremantle.

      The church was tastefully decorated by the girl friends of the bride. The ceremonv was performed by the Rev. W. Sharp, the church choir rendering appropriate music. Miss Daisy Foss presided at the organ. The choir sang "The Voice that breathed O'er Eden" as the bridal party proceeded up the aisle to the altar.

      The bride, who was given away bv her father, looked extremely sweet and dainty in a dress of whits erepe-de Chine over eharmeuse satin with trim mings of orange blossom and lace, the veil being of Maltese lace, with wreath of orange blossom. She wore the family diamonds.

      The bride was attended by four bridesmaids, Misses Lucile and Ethel Lefroy, sisters, Miss Leeds, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Bessie Lefroy, cousin of the bride, each of whom wore a dress of mar quisite over silk trimmed with piar quisite lace, and a dainty Juliet cap. They carried prayer books, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Frank Leeds acted as best man, Mr. Colin Craig being groomsman.

      After the ceremony a reception was held at the Gascoyne Hotel, and a large number of guests were present at the wedding breakfast in the commodious dining room. The tables were laid with dainty refreshments, and were taste fully decorated with a wealth of pink and white flowers.

      The Rev. W. Sharp in felicitous terms proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, and in the course of his remarks stated that though the drought had effected the district badly in some respects, it might be said to have its good points as well as its bad ones, as only for this drought probably they should not have had the wedding they were attending that day celebrated in Carnarvon, since it was the drought that brought Mr. Lefroy and his family to reside in the district.

      Mr. Leeds suitably responded on behalf of himself and his wife, and also proposed the health of the brides maids, to which Mr. F. Leeds responded. Mr. Whitlock, in a few happy words, proposed the health of the father and mother of the bride. . Mr. Lefroy suitably responded, and proposed the health of the officiating clergyman (Kev. Mr. Sharp) and his wife.

      Mr. Sharp, in responding, paid a tribute to the many good qualities of the pastoralists in the district, and said he regretted that he had not been able to get about among them as much as he would have liked. Now, however, as they were all going in for motor cars, he hoped he would have more opportunities of visiting the outlying portions o£ his parish in the future.

      The happy couple left by motor, the bride's travelling dress being a gray tweed tailor made costume with hat of saxe blue trimmed with roses.

      The presents were numerous, including


      Bridegroom to bride, sapphire Southern Cross.
      Bride to bridegroom, gold links.
      Bridegroom to bridesmaids, Ivorybacked prayer books.
      Bride's parents, piano and sewing machine.
      Father and mother of bridegroom, cheque.
      Mr. D. Williams, cheque.
      Mr. and Mrs H. G. Lefroy. cheque.
      Misses Bessie and Lucy Lefroy, jewel case.
      Mrs. Cherry (Engiand). Amethyst ring.
      Mrs. 0'Grady Lefroy, gold bangle.
      Mrs. D. G.Gawler, salad bowl.
      Yanyeareddy jackeroos, silver dressing table set.
      Mr. Salmon, Japanese table cloth.
      Miss Nisbet, salt cellars.
      Rev. Tom Riley and Miss Lucille Lefroy, photos.
      Mr. Barrett Lennard, carved biscuit barrel
      Jack and Dorothy Batterson, silver vase.
      Eva Lee Steere, silver sugar tongs
      Mr and Mrs Miller, milk jug.
      Mr. R. S. Branden, entree dish
      Mr. Primrose, entree dish.
      Mr. Mason, ink stand.
      Mrs. Miller, afternoon tea spoons.
      Mrs. Hearman, carvers.
      Mr. Colin Craig, muffin dish.
      Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, cake forks.
      Mr and Mrs. Dan Matheson, entree dishes.
      Mr and Mrs Fletcher, bread plate
      Misses Dolly and Babs Angelo. two silver vases.
      Messrs. Clark and Co., butter dish,
      Mrs Frank Lefroy, salad bowl,
      Mr. Gerald Fobs, tea set.
      Rev, and Mrs. Sharp, puff box and jewel ease,
      Mrs and Miss Cream, salad bowl.
      Misses R. and D. Foss, candle sticks.
      Mr and Mrs. Gores, card tray.
      Mr and Mrs Egan, painting.
      Mr and Mrs Foss, trays.
      Miss Herbert, tea cosy cover.
      Mrs. W. D. Moore and family, point lace handkerchiefs.
      Misses E. and D Leeds, point lace cuffs and collar, and d'Oyleye
      Mr. Cream, cheque,
      Mr. and Miss Cameron, cheque.
      Messrs. A., F. and C. Inglis, cheque
      Miss Rosy Miller, picture.
      Mr and Mrs Johnson, silver milk jug and cream basin.
      Mrs. C. O. Ferguson.afternoon tea cloth.
      Miss Margaret and Biddy King, pictures.
      Mr and Mrs A. Williams, travelling clock.
      Mrs. Riley and daughter, set scissors
      Eric Riley, silver buttons.
      Mr and Mrs Davies (Sydney), cheque
      Mr Frank Leeds, cheque.
      Mrs. Hooley, cheque. [1]
    • 1914 'Family Notices

      LEEDS. On April 3, at Carnarvon, W.A., the wife of Harry P. Leeds - a son [2]
    Family ID F322  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Sources 
    1. [S2] National Library of Australia.
      1913 'WEDDING BELLS.', Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA : 1905 - 1952), 26 April, p. 2, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75078183

    2. [S2] National Library of Australia.
      1914 'Family Notices.', The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 23 April, p. 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article26903488