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Coral Maud Brooks

Coral Maud Brooks



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  • Person ID I275  The Cream Family
    Last Modified 17 Apr 2012 

    Father Frank D Brooks 
    Mother Gladys Heathcote Cream,   b. 1898 
    Marriage 10 Apr 1925  Oreroo SA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 1925 'WEDDING BELLS

      WEDDING BELLS.

      BROOKS? CREAM.

      A very pretty wedding that created a good deal of interest was celebrated on April 10th at St. Paul's Church Orroroo, South Australia, when Gladys Heathcote Cream, youngest daughter of Mrs. Cream and the late John Cream, of Geraldton, Western Atralia, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Frank Dempter Brooks, formerly of Orroroo, and now of Parwinge Station near Whyalla (S.A.).

      The weather conditions were ideal and at noon the big muster of cars outside the Church and the crowd within were eloquent testimony as to the popularity of the happy couple. The church was decorated with flowers, pampas grass and greenery. M. Pfitzner presided at the organ and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. M. Dunn.

      To the strains of the Bridal March the bride entered the church on the arm of her brother-in- law, Mr. R. C. Ford (a former resident of Geraldton). The bride's raiment was a cream creation trimmed with white fur and chennelle with a hat to match, while her bridesmaid (Miss Jean Ford) was robed in pink silk. The bride's bouquet consisted of white cactus dahlias and tuberose's, and the bridesmaid's of pink roses and carnations.

      The groom was supported by Mr. Redvers. While the party were signing the register in the vestry, Mrs. Davis rendered a solo in good voice. A goodly crowd assembled outside and showered confetti on the happy couple as they left the church. Among those present was the bride's mother, who made the trip from Western Australia, and was clad in black crepe-de-chene with trimmings and hat to match. Mrs. Brooks (Adelaide) also wore black crepe-de-chene. Mrs. R. C. Ford (sister of the bride) was gowned in green jac quarc trimmed with black fur and hat to match. After the ceremony a reception was held at 'Obanooka,' the residence of the bride's sister, with whom she has lived for some time.

      About fifty guests sat down to luncheon in the dining hall and the usual toasts were honored. At about 3 p.m. the couple left per car for a ramble for a few days, afterwards making a bee line tor the bride's 'new home at Parwingie Station.

      The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome xylonite dressing case. From the bride to the bridegroom a
      traveling rug; the bridesmaid was also the recipient of a set of xylonite wear from the groom. The presents were a fine lot and among them were: Mr and Mrs. R. C. Ford, silver salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, copper jardiniere; Mrs. Cream, tea set; Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Brooks (Arwakurra), roll top desk; Mr. and Mrs. Dickson (Terowie), cut glass fruit set; Mr. and Mrs. Hawthorn (Laura), silver bread tray; Rev. R. M. Dunn, Prayer Book; Mr. Colin Forbes, set fruit knives; Mr. Jack Dowley (Laura), xylonite bedroom clock; Mr. and Mrs. Mogg, tea set; Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Clarke, silver biscuit rack; Miss M. Graham, vase; Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Fay (W. A.), toilet set; Mr. and Mrs. Woodroofe, set stainless cutlery; Mrs. W. Gibson, toast rack; Miss Foulis, sil ver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. S. Hook (Hammond), salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Pfitzner, bread fork; Mr. and Mrs. Anesbury (Oladdie Station), large vase; .Mrs. and Miss Forbes, honey jar; Mar- shall, set of carvers; Mr .and Mrs. H. I W. Symes, silver tea tea pot; Mr. W I Harfield, silver sugar basin; Mr. M.I Smith (Adelaide), set of castors; Mr. Hook, biscuit barrel; Miss M. Haynes, silver egg cruet; Mr. and Mrs. F. Mar shall, Indian cloth; Miss Lamphard and Miss Ruby Ford (Adelaide), cushions; Mr. and Mrs. T. Watts, pair of pictures Miss Meach (Adelaide), pair of vases Miss N. McDougall, fruit set; Misses Kirk wood and Mills, statuette; Mr. Les. Mills, cheque, and Mrs. Kirkwood. set of afternoon tea spoons. [1]
    • Family Notices
      BROOKS (nee Gladys Cream) On October 5, to Mr. and Mrs. F D Brooks, of Parwingie Station. Iron Knob, 'South Australia
      a daughter (Coral Maud).
      [2]
    • BROOKS - CREAM On April 15, at Oreroo SA. Frank D. third son of the late William Brooks and Mrs. Brooks, Adelaide, to Gladys H 4th, fourth daughter of the. late John and Mrs. Cream, Perth. Present address: Parwiugie Station, Iron Knob, S.A
    Family ID F41  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Sources 
    1. [S2] National Library of Australia.
      1925 'WEDDING BELLS.', Geraldton Guardian (WA : 1906 - 1928), 19 May, p. 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67092401

    2. [S2] National Library of Australia.
      1927 'Family Notices.', The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 15 October, p. 1, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32058414