Bride From New Guinea
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A wedding of New Guinea interest took place on June 1, at St. James Church, King Street, Sydney, when the Rev. Davidson officiated at the marriage of Joan Allan, elder daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Allan, of “Gilalum” Plan tation, Rabaul, New Britain, to Me. Arthur Wheeler, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wheeler, of “Burnham Grove,” Camden.
The bride was given away by her father.
Bridesmaids were Marjorie Allan, only sister of the bride, and Lola Wheeler, sister of the bridegroom.. Mr, Frank Wheeler was best man, and Mr. Colin Dengate (ex POW, Malaya), groomsman. Miss Audrey Groube, a friend of the bride, sang Handel’s “Where E’er You Walk” during the signing of the register.
The reception was held at Max Shepherds, where over 80 guests were received by the bride’s mother.
Photograph shows the bridal party leaving St. James.