Lillian Alma Alison ROBINS [3430]

  General Notes:

Narracan Shire Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Wednesday 12 April 1916
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ORANGE BLOSSOMS.
MARSHMAN - ROBINS.
On Wednesday, 29th March, a very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Willow Grove Public Hall, the contracting parties being Mr George Alexander Marshman (youngest son of Mrs J. J. Marshman, of Brim) and Miss Lilian Alma Alison Robins (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Robins, of Willow Grove). The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Trigge (Methodist minister), of Warragul. The hall was very tastefully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride, a liberal use of tree fern fronds being made. Immediately before the stage, carpet was laid, which connected with carpet extending to the entrance of the building. An improvised fern bower was erected, suspended from which was a wedding-bell, and beneath the latter of which the young couple " plighted their troth."
The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly gowned in pale pink chiffon voile, with overdress of white ninon, trimmed with lace. She also wore the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a handsome bouquet of roses and maiden-hair fern, with white streamers attached. Misses F. Bannerman and L. Robins (cousin of the bride) officiated as brides maids. The former was attired in white embroidered voile, with tulle veil and Lily-of-the-Valley wreath, and carried a bouquet composed of roses and maidenhair fern, with white streamers. The latter wore a pale blue crepe-de-chine Eton costume, and ninon blouse, with tulle veil and Lily-of-the-Valley wreath, and carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. Mr T. Hood acted as best man, and Mr S. Robins as groomsman.
The ceremony over, an adjournment was made to an ante-room, where a sumptuous repast had been prepared. The tables were most daintily laid, and the guests - of whom there was quite a large gathering - having partaken of the good things provided, the usual toast-list was disposed of. The toasts honored were :- " The Bride and Bridegroom," proposed by the Chairman (the Rev. Trigge), and responded to by the Bridegroom; "The Bridesmaids," proposed by the Bridegroom, and responded to by Mr Hood ; " The Parents of the Bride," proposed by Gr W. H. Burrage, J.P., and replied to by Mr H. Robins; " The Mother of the Bridegroom," proposed by Mr Stan. Robins, and responded to by the Bridegroom ; " The Farming In dustry," responded to by Mr C.H. Williams ; " The Press," proposed by Mr W. F. Parker, and replied to by Mr D. Bennett. The presents received were both numerous and costly. The Bridegroom's gift to the Bride was an aquamarine necklet ; Bride to Bridegroom, pair of gold sleeve-links ; Bridegroom to Brides maids-First bridesmaid, gold spray, set with pearls ; Second bridesmaid, pearl and turquoise star necklet.

At the invitation of the parents of the bride, a large number of guests attended a social held in the Public Hall the same evening. A very enjoyable time was spent in dancing, interspersed with vocal items, and in view of the excellent opportunity afforded recruiting addresses by Sergeant Fisher, Cr. W. H. Burrage, J.P., and Mr H. Robins (already reported in these columns). The music for the dancing was supplied by Mr J. Rees (piano), assisted by Miss Bannerman, while Mr A. Harris (Trafalgar) performed the duties of M.C. to the satisfaction of all present. Refreshments were served at about midnight.

During the evening, the following vocal items were rendered, and well received:- "Till the Boys Come Home," Mr J. Rees ; " Agatha Green," Miss Bannerman ; "It's a Long Way to Tipperary," Mr G Wilson ; "The Deathless Army," Mr Horder ; " Wattle Bloom," Miss Hitchins ; " Every Ship will Find a Harbor," Mr W. F. Parker ; "Dreamland," Miss Bannerman ; "Some Hearts will be Joyful," Mr J. Rees ; "When the Boys of the Bush Come Home" (composed and written by the singer), Mr .T. Rees ; "Australia Will Be There," Mr Mat. 'Mitchell, junr. ; " Mavourneen," Mr A. Fortune ; " Even-tide," Mr F. Hitchins ; "Daddy," Mr Horder. The company dispersed at about 3 a.m., when Auld Lang Sync and the National Anthem were sung.

Warracknabeal Herald (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Friday 21 April 1916 page 5
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MARSHMAN-ROBINS.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Willowgrove Hall on Wednesday, 29th March, between Mr.George Alexander, the youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. J. Marshman, of Brim, and Miss Lilian Alma Alison, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robins, of Willowgrove.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Trigg, of Warragul. The hall was tastefully decorated by the friends of the bride, the breakfast being daintily arranged by Miss Lamont, ably assisted by Misses Williams, McLaren and M. Lamont. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming costume of pale pink chiffon voile, with overdress of white ninon and lace, with elaborately embroidered veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a handsome bouquet of roses and maiden hair fern, with white streamers. The bridesmaids, Miss P. Bannerman, cousin of the bridegroom, wore a beautifully embroidered voile dress with tulle veil and lily of the valley wreath, also carrying a handsome bouquet. Miss E. Robins (cousin of the bride) wore a very handsome Eton costume of pale pink crepe de chene, with ninon blouse and veil of tulle and lily of the valley wreath, also carrying a handsome bouquet. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs. T. Hood and Stan Robins (brother of the bride). After the ceremony the bridal party and guests adjourned to the breakfast room, where a sumptuous feast was daintily laid out in a most tempting manner, and the usual toasts were honored. The gifts were-Bridegroom to bride, aquamarine necklet; bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links; bride groom to first bridesmaid, gold spray brooch set with pearls, bridegroom to second bridesmaid, pearl and turquoise star necklet. A gathering was held in the evening, at which there was a large attendance. Many beautiful presents were received.

Lillian married George Alexander MARSHMAN [3431] [MRIN: 1049], son of Joshua Jesse MARSHMAN [11941] and Frances Charlotte CASEY [11890], in 1916 ³⁵⁰⁸.^,3509 (George Alexander MARSHMAN [3431] was born on 3 Jul 1893 in , Victoria, Australia ³⁵¹³ and died on 26 Dec 1976 in Bermagui, NSW, Australia ³⁵¹⁴.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Alt. Marriage, 29 Mar 1916, Willow Grove, Vic, Australia. ³⁵¹⁵