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1	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5406
2	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F388
3	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5569
4	Mr and Mrs C Spiller entertained a number of residents of Chatsworth and district at the Chatsworth hall on Saturday night [30 Jan 1926] to celebrate the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Con Spiller. The hall had been decorated with gold bunting, and the chief feature of the decorations was a gold wedding bell, which was suspended above the guests of honour. The table was adorned with a three-tier wedding cake, made by Miss Gertie Edwards Woolooga, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Spiller. Mr A Mulcahy presided. About 80 guests were present. Numerous presentations and speeches, congratulatory of the host and hostess attaining the jubilee of their wedding day, and wishing a continuance of their happiness, were made. Mr and Mrs Spiller received many testimonials from their family and relations, the guests, and the teachers of Chatsworth School. A pair of lounge chairs upholstered in leather were presented by Mr A C Payne on behalf of the residents of Chatsworth, and Mr J J Goodwin made a presentation on behalf of the school staff of xylonite clock. A toast list was honoured, and the proposals were made and seconded by Messrs. Frank Spiller, Robert Spiller, John Russel, Walter Allan, D Caulley, and Councillor H Percival. Mr Con Spiller expressed his pleasure on behalf of Mrs Spiller and himself at seeing so large an assembly and his sincere thanks for the many presents. He related his reminiscences of the fluctuations in Gympie's prosperity. On his arrival in Australia in 1881 he first resided in Maryborough whence soon after he travelled to Gympie by train. He had then three children. His present descendants included eight children and twenty-five grandchildren. During the evening an orchestra which comprised Miss D Weise (piano) Messrs G Edwards (violin) and J Butts (cornet) rendered musical selections. Songs and recitations were contributed by Messrs A C Payne, J J Goodwin, and Claude Smith. Extras supplied by Misses O'Neill (2) and Miss Granzin. At the conclusion of the principal ceremony, the children were entertained and dancing took place.	Family: F5079
5	Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Spiller, of Gympie, celebrated their diamond wedding on January 30 [1936] when about 150 guests were entertained in the Chatsworth Hall in their honour. Mr. Spiller spent four years in service with the 40th Somersetshire Regiment, and his marriage to Miss Mary Millicent Seager, of Devonshire, took place in 1876. In 1881 they sailed for Queensland in the steamer Durham with their three small children, and settled at Chatsworth, Gympie. They had a family of 11 children, eight of whom are still living. There are 29 grandchildren and 14 great-grand children. Mr. Spiller was engaged in dairying and general farming, from which he retired eight years ago, and he was also interested in mining. He found time in his career to take part in public life, and was a councillor of the Widgee Shire for three years. He was one of the founders of the Chatsworth Hall, and chairman of the school committee. Mr. and Mrs. Spiller's family comprises Mrs. O. H. Edwards (Woolooga), Mr. Jack Spiller (Woolooga), Mr. P. G. Spiller (Boowoogum), Mrs. O. Mason (Bell's Bridge), Mr. Frank Spiller (Cooroy), Mr. Charles Spiller (Kandanga), Mrs. D. Roberts (Gympie), and Mrs. H. Teitzel (Goomeri).	Family: F5079
6	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5409
7	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5406
8	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F761
9	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F246
10	1804 Efter foregaaende 3de lysningen af Prædikestolen blev Ungkarl Niels Clausen Purup og Inger Christens Datter begge af Galtrupgaard ægteviede i Tødse [Tødsø] Kirke d. 16de Octbr. Forlogver vare Søren Dinisen af Galtrupgaard og Brudens fader Christen Jensen fra Gerup i Thye. After the previous 3rd reading/publication of the bann from the pulpit, bachelor Niels Clausen Purup and Inger Christensdatter both of Galtrupgaard were married in Tødsø church [nearby parish] the 16th of October. Sponsors were Søren Dinisen of Galtrupgaard and the bride's father Christen Jensen from Gerup in Thye. [Gerup (or Gierup), the residence of Inger's father, is possibly a village across the Vilsund (waterway) to the northwest in Stagstrup parish, which is part of the general region called Thy.]	Family: F5472
11	1824 Tjeneste Karl i Damsgaard Christen Eskesen, Outrup, 24 Aar Tjeneste Pige i Høygaard i Outrup Anne Jensdatter Hvidberg, 25 Aar Gaardmænd Eske Jensen i Fialleslev, Jens Christian Olesen, Høygaard i Outrup d. 7de November Forrettet i Kirken 1824 Farmhand in Damsgaard Christen Eskesen, Outrup, 24 years old Servant girl in Høygaard in Outrup Anne Jensdatter Hvidberg, 25 years old Farmers Eske Jensen in Fialleslev, Jens Christian Olesen, Høygaard in Outrup 7 November Officiated in the church	Family: F5459
12	1828, 12 September Johan Heinrich Schmack, bachelor from Nyemynster, and Helena Maria Pedersen, a daughter of Jens Pedersen in Haderslev. Guarantors were: Joakim Friederich Schmack of Over Aastrup and Mr. Carl Schmidt from Ladegaard.	Family: F2107
13	1829, 16 January Johan Heinrich Schmack, bachelor from Nyemynster, and Helena Maria Pedersen, a daughter of Jens Petersen, day laborer in Haderslev, after previous betrothal and legal proclamation here. Guarantors were Jochum Friederich Schmack from Overaastrup and Mr. Carl Schmidt from Ladegaard. The bridegroom is vaccinated 16 August 1807, the bride 10 October 1812, both by Dr. Schumacher.	Family: F2107
14	A different date - 4 Oct 1874 was given on the birth certificate of August and Bertha's child Auguste Emilie born in Australia 1885.	Family: F91
15	A very pretty wedding was celebrated by the Rev. W. T. Hancock, Church of England, on Wednesday, September 5, 1934, when Annie Selina, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Knudson, Millaa Millaa, North Queensland, was married to George Arthur, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson, of Boolarra, Gippsland, Victoria, and late of Oakleigh, Melbourne. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a graceful frock of bridal satin and angel skin lace, with hand stitched panel effect, fitted sleeve with elbow puff, and diamente belt fastenings. The silk tulle veil was heavily embroided with train effect, and was worn with orange blossoms and crystal drop necklet. She carried a bouquet of stock, watsonias, sweet peas and gerberas, made shower effect, with white satin streamers and tulle, maiden hair and asparagus fern - the work of Mrs. I. S. Whereat, a very old friend of the family. Misses Thora and Phyllis, sisters of the bride, at- tended as bridesmaids, and were very prettily frocked in ankle-length pale blue organdi, with fully frilled godets, and frilled puffed sleeves. Very large picture hats to match were worn. They carried showed bouquets of pink sweet peas and pink stock, with streamers and tulle to tone, blue velvet shoes, with crystal necklet, orange blossom posy, held in place with diamond brooch completed their ensemble. Little Marie and Joan Daley, the charming daughters of very old friends of the bride and bridegroom, were flower girls, wearing ankle-length frocks of canary yellow organdi, made in the Early Victorian style, frilled from high waist line, with rosebud and rosette trimmings. Their bonnets were of blue and lemon tulle, and were worn with crystal necklets and blue satin shoes. Blue baskets, artistically arranged with golden gleam nasturtiums, maiden hair fern and lemon tulle were carried by them. Mr. J. D. Hennessy, late of Mount Mee, acted as best man, and Mr. Colin Walker was groomsman. The church was very prettily decorated by Mrs. Russell, who played at the organ Lohengrin's "Bridal March" as the bride entered the church. Whilst the register was being signed Mrs. Griffiths sang: "Oh Promise Me," and the ceremony concluded with Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." Mrs. A. Knudson, mother of the bride, wearing a frock of navy crepe marocain with pin-tuck trimmings, relieved with white, hat to tone, received the guests at the Royal Palace Picture Theatre, where a dejeneur was held. The following toasts were musically honored: "The King," Rev. Mr. Hancock; "Bride and Bridegroom," Rev. Mr. Hancock, responded to by the bridegroom; "Bridesmaids," bridegroom, responded to by the best man and groomsman; "Parents of Bride and Bridegroom," Mr. J. C. Daley, supported by Messrs. Griffiths, Whereat and Mears, and was responded to by Mr. A. Knudson, father of the bride, and Mr. W. Richardson, brother of the bridegroom, in the absence of his parents; "The Grandparents," Mr. E. S. Woods, responded to by Mr. Walker; "Ladies," Mr. C. Wakely, supported by Mr. C. Wilson, and responded to by Mr. Dave Sneddon: "Bachelors," Mr. Tom Hanley, responded to by Mr. Edwards (Mr. Hanley was supported by Mr. Robertson); "Absent Friends," Mr. A. R. Loveridge, who told the happy couple of the welcome they would get in Melbourne upon their arrival, from the bridegroom's parents, responded to by Major Ken Johnstone; "The Chair," by Mr. A. Knudson, father of the bride, responded to by the Rev. W. Hancock, the officiating clergyman. During the progress of the dejeneur, musical items were given. Miss V. Dargue and Mr. Owen rendering "When Song is Sweet," Mrs. Kelly accompanying at the piano; Mrs. R. Griffiths. "Love, you have made me a Garden," and the "Rosary" as an encore: Mr. Dave Sneddon, appropriate selections from "The Sentimental Bloke." A beautiful three-tiered cake graced the centre of the tastefully and prettily prepared tables. The hall decorations were arranged by the bridegroom's bachelor friends, and the theatre was made available by Mr. and Mrs. Norris, old friends of the family. A considerable number of useful presents were received, including many cheques, amounting to a very large sum. Numerous telegrams were also received. The honeymoon will be spent at Melbourne, where the happy couple will wait until after the Melbourne centenary celebrations have concluded, returning to Millaa Millaa where they will reside. The bride's travelling dress was royal blue crepe marocain, with white reliefs, hat to match, and the happy couple was farewelled by the 250 guests who had been present at the dejeuner.	Family: F5573
16	According to the marriage certificate for Bertha and Karl, they were married at the residence of Albert Bolim (should be Behm) who was Bertha's son at Minden.	Family: F92
17	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F379
18	All Saint's Anglican Church, Wickham Terrace, Brisbane WEDDINGS. LOCKYER-HIVES. A wedding of considerable interest both to Queensland and Victorian residents was solemnised at All Saints' Church, last evening, when Mr Nicholas Wollaston Lockyer was married to Miss Edna Hay Hives. The bridegroom is the only son of Sir Nicholas and Lady Lockyer, of Toorak, Melbourne and only grandson of the late Sir Harry Wollaston, of Melbourne, and of the late Major Edmund Lockyer, who did so much exploration work in Queensland. The bride is the eldest daughter of the late Mr G Hives, and of Mrs Hives, Sunday Creek station, Wondai. Rev R W Shand officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle Mr Charles Hives, wore a frock of white mariette, mounted over heavy white silk, with the bodice studded with diamante, and fashioned on to the skirt in peaked effect, falling in handkerchief drapes to form an uneven hem. Her Brussell's lace veil which was the gift of an old friend, was held in place with a circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white roses, water lilies, and gladioli. The bride's sisters the Misses Mary and Jean Hives attended her as bridesmaids, and they were frocked alike in old gold taffeta, made with triple frills on either side of the skirts, and finished with large hip bows. Their picture hats were of delphinium-blue silk straw, ornamented in front with diamante buckles, and they carried bouquets of blue delphiniums, and water lilies. Mr. Gordon Ridgway was best man, and Mr. Matthew Heath was groomsman. A reception was subsequently held at the National Hotel, where Mrs Hives received the guests. She wore a frock of silk parchment lace, and a pink Baku hat showing a pink rose at the side. She carried a posy of pink roses. The honeymoon will be spent in a motor tour of the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, and on leaving the hotel Mrs. N. V. Lockyer, wore a silver lame cloak over her wedding gown.	Family: F423
19	All Saints Church	Family: F5211
20	All Souls, Saint Marylebone, London, England	Family: F109
21	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F778
22	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F779
23	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F777
24	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F1304
25	At bride's mother's house at Gowrie Junction	Family: F886
26	At bride's parents home.	Family: F1368
27	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F1882
28	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F239
29	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5276
30	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F763
31	At Holy Trinity Church Groom 18, RAAF Bride 19	Family: F557
32	At Holy Trinity Church by George Ratcliffe HEMMING, a priest of the Church of England Witnesses: Cyril Earnest Window and Lily May Folkes (friend of bride). Bride's address: 31 Ross Street, Newstead. Groom's address: 45 Ross Street, Newstead.	Family: F73
33	At Methodist Church	Family: F42
34	at Sacred Heart Catholic Church	Family: F543
35	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F453
36	At St Patricks Roman Catholic Church	Family: F1101
37	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F761
38	At St Saviour's parish church, Pimlico, London.	Family: F5523
39	At the General Registry Office, Brisbane	Family: F66
40	At the Gympie Rectory, the Rev J W Henry officiating	Family: F5021
41	At the residence of Mr Crampton, Barnawartha, according to the rites of the Church of England.	Family: F19
42	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5535
43	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F1297
44	BAGNALL-LOCKYER.-On the 26th December, at St Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore by the Rev. E. A. Hone, Howard Henry, second son of the late Rev. B. Bagnall, to Ellis Marion, second daughter of Mr Nicholas Colston Lockyer, Bruce street, Toorak.	Family: F1941
45	Baptist Church	Family: F681
46	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F1493
47	Baptist Church	Family: F1919
48	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5325
49	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F5402
50	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F1425