|
|
|
|
|
|
Statia Madaleine McKay (1899-1974) |
Statia Madaleine McKay
Research Notes:
Marriage Information: Statia married John Alexander George Ryrie, son of John C. Ryrie and Mary, on 18 Apr 1923 in St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, NS.W., Australia 1. (John Alexander George Ryrie was born in 1887 in Dubbo district, New South Wales, Australia and died in 1927 in Gilgandra district, New South Wales, Australia 5.)Marriage Notes: "The marriage was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral on April l8, 1923, by the Rev. Father Griffin, of Brewarrina, of Italia McKay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McKay, The Overflow, Warren, to Jack Ryrie, of Bibbijiberry, Warren, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ryrie, of Weemabah, Trangie. The bridal gown was of white satin with Court train, ornamented with hand-made flowers. The tulle veil held by a chaplet of orange blossoms and silver leaves. The bride carried a sheaf of tuberoses and carnations, and was (in the unavoidable absence of her father) given away by her mother. The bride was attended by Miss Grace McKay and Miss Chris. Allen, who were both attired in primrose lace frocks over georgette, and black velvet hats. They carried sheafs of delphiniums and hydrangea. Mr. J. Beverley McKay and Mr. Ted Burkitt attended the bridegroom. The reception was held at Petty's Hotel. The bride travelled in a costume of grey gabardine and kingfisher blue hat, Mr. and Mrs. Ryrie left by the Moldavia for a honeymoon trip to Colombo." 6 |
1 NSW Registry BDM (marriages), 4743/1923 and 4745/1923.
2 NSW Registry BDM (births), 35604/1899.
3 NSW Registry BDM (deaths), 6335/1974.
4 The Ryerson Index, citing SMH, 16 Mar 1974. death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers
5 NSW Registry BDM (deaths), 5762/1927.
6 The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 14 May 1923.
Home | Table of Contents | Surnames | Name List
This Web Site was Created 30 Nov 2015 with Legacy 4.0 from Millennia