Individual Details

Birth

QLD Registration number: 1903/C/48

Marriage

QLD Registration number: 1931/C/8

.. the marriage of Phillip George Whelan,.. and Ethel Agnes Richardson,.. the bride was given away by her brother-in-law, William Jackson. .. Herb. and Carl. Richardson, (brides bros.) ; Source: Evening News Rock. Qld. Sat. 24 Jan. 1931, p12

In: LATE CITY EXTRA Longreach
Wedding WHELAN— RICHARDSON.
Families of over 30 years' residence in Longreach were united in marriage at St. Andrew's Church of England, Longreach, on January 10. The bride- groom was. Philip George, eldest son of Mrs. Whelan and the late Mr. Philip Whelan, Galah Street, and the bride was Ethel Agnes, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Richardson, Crane Street, Rev. E. L. B. Gribble offici- ated. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. W. Jackson, wore a gown of white marlette. The long sleeved bodice was fashioned with a yoke of silk lace. The fully flared skirt, which featured an uneven hem line, fell from a hip yoke also com- posed of silk lace. Her circular veil, which was the gift of relatives, was arranged mob cap fashion with a chap- let of orange blossom. The bride car- ried a bouquet of lilies of the valley. The bridesmaids were Misses Olga Shepherd and Nettie Howard (nieces of ' the bridegroom). They wore georgette frocks, one being in shades of pink and the other in tones of blue. Both were fashioned with long bodices attached to flared skirts which fell to ankle length. Each maid wore, in addition, a tulle bandeau and carried a bouquet of tinted roses finished with tulle bows. Pendants of pearls and sapphires, gifts from the bridegroom, were also worn and formed a charm ing finish. The duties of best man and groomsman were carried out by Messrs. Herbert and Carl Richardson (brothers of the bride). The wedding dejeuner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Shep- herd, Crane Street. Rev. E. L. B. Gribble presided and tho customary toasts were honoured. The honeymoon will be spent in Brisbane and Sydney. The bride travelled in a Beige costume, featuring a two tiered tiered skirt effect and a picture hat.

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George Whelan
Gender: Male
Article summary: Miss Agnes Richardson to marry Mr. George Whelan on Monday; attended kitchen tea at Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd on Monday evening.
Marriage: Jan 26 1931
Wife: Agnes Richardson
Article themes: Society, Community Events, Marriages And Engagements
Newspaper: Townsville Daily Bulletin
Publication: Jan 21 1931
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Text: ...and Co., Carters, wi cattle sale on Saturday and 1 mises of several lines of catt I Miss Agnes Richardson, who is to be married to Mr. GeorgeWhelan on Monday next, was the guest at a kitchen tea at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Shepherd on Monday evening. There were about 50...

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Philip George Whelan
Gender: Male
Article summary: Philip Whelan and Ethel Richardson were married at St. Andrew's Church in Longreach on January 19.
Residence: Jan 19 1931
Galah Street, Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Marriage: Jan 19 1931
St. Andrew's Church of England, Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Wife: Ethel Agnes Whelan (born Richardson)
Relatives: Mrs. Whelan
Philip Whelan
Article themes: Marriages And Engagements, Society, Local News
Newspaper: The Week
Publication: Jan 30 1931
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Text: ...30 years' residence in Longreach were united in marriage at St. Andrew's Church of England, Longreach, on January 19. The bridegroom was PhilipGeorge, eldest son of Mrs. Whelan and the late Mr. PhilipWhelan, Galah Street. and the bride was Ethel Agnes, youngest daughter of Mr and...

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Philip George Whelan
Gender: Male
Article summary: Philip George Whelan married Ethel Agnes Richardson in Longreach after 30 years of their families living in the area.
Residence: Jan 19 1931
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Marriage: Jan 19 1931
St. Andrews' Church of England, Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Mother: I Whelan
Wife: Ethel Agnes Whelan (born Richardson)
Article themes: Marriages And Engagements, Society, Fashion And Lifestyle
Newspaper: The Brisbane Courier
Publication: Jan 26 1931
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Text: ...of over 30 years' residence in Longreach were united in St. Andrews' Church of England. Longreach, on January 19, when Mr. PhilipGeorgeWhelan (eldest son of Mrs. Whelan, I and the late Mr. PhilipWhelan, of Galah - street) was married to Miss Ethel Agnes...
Individuals mentioned in this article
Name
Philip George Whelan
I Whelan (Mother)
Ethel Agnes Whelan (born Richardson) (Wife)
William Richardson
Mrs. Richardson
E. L. B. Gribble
William Jackson
Olga Shepherd
Nettie Howard
H. Richardson
C. Richardson
R Shepherd
Mrs. Shepherd

Death

QLD Registration number: 1986/57655