Individual Details

Birth

First name(s) Reginald Collett
Last name Tomkins
Sex Male
Birth year 1906
Birth place Benambra
Father's name Edwin
Mother's name Esther
Mother's last name Collett
Registration number 24207
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Births
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Subcategory Civil Births
Collections from Australasia, Australia

Marriage

Tomkins-Nette.
A wedding of wide interest took place at Holy Trinity Church of England, Yackandandah, on Saturday, the 19th August, when Ena Florence, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Nette, of "Bemersyde," Yackandandah, was married to Reginald Collett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tomkins, of "Strathmerton," East Bairnsdale.
The church was daintily decorated by Miss Florence Riddington, with spring blossom and masses of mauve primula. The ceremony was solemnised. by the Rev. H. F. P. Tassel, Mrs. Tassel officiated at the organ and Mrs. P. Lloyd sang Gounod's "Ave Maria" while the register was being signed.
The bride chose a charming frock of ivory velvet, made on slim-fitting lines, the skirt extending into a train over which fell a tulle veil, held in place by a wreath of velvet leaves. She also wore a wristlet of orange blossom and carried a sheaf of arum lillies and Christmas roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss June Riddington, cousin of the bride, wore ivory stiffened net over cream satin, and a becoming bonnet-shaped hat trimmed with natural daisies, and carried a floral muff in place of a posy.
Andre and Osborne Nette, niece and nephew of the bride, were train bearers, the former's frock being a replica of the elder maid's, while an ivory silk double-breasted suit was worn by Osborne.
Mr. Alan Tomkins, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. A reception was afterwards held at the Star Hotel, when fifty guests were entertained by the bride's parents. The bride's mother wore a navy ensemble and carried a posy of violets and primroses.
A guest of honor at the breakfast was Mrs. McDougall, aged 94 years, a great-aunt of the bride.
The young couple, who are spending their honeymoon at Warburton, were the recipients of many practical and valuable presents. Their future home will be at Dandenong.

Military

Captain (temporary Major) Reginald Collett Tomkins, at Yackandandah, has been awarded the OBE. Captain Tomkins has been deputy assistant Adjutant General, HQ. 3 Australian Division, since July, 1M2.

TOMKINS, Reginald Collett
Service Number: VX108136
Enlisted: 23 July 1942
Born: OMEO, VIC, 31 October 1906
World War 2 Service
23 Jul 1942: Enlisted SN VX108136
18 Mar 1946: Discharged SN VX108136

Recommendation for Award for Tomkins, Reginald Collett
Rank: Captain
Service...
Reference: WO 373/87/171
Description:
Name Tomkins, Reginald Collett
Rank: Captain
Service No: VX108136
Regiment: Australian Military Forces
Theatre of Combat or Operation: South-West Pacific
Award: Order of the British Empire
Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 February 1946
Date: 1943-1946
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Former reference in its original department: Includes: 68/Gen/8339
Legal status: Public Record(s)