Agnes Margaret Maxwell (Malcolm) Grieve (1881 - 1963)

Born 17 May 1881 in Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of George Cuthbert Grieve — married 29 Apr 1915 in Lloyd Memorial Congregational Church, Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 30 Aug 1963 at age 82 in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

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1915 George Grieve and Agnes Malcolm Wedding

A pretty wedding took place at the, Lloyd Memorial Congregational Church. Wallaroo, on Thursday, April 29, when Mr. George Grieve, of West Australia, was married to Miss Agnes Malcolm, of Wallaroo. The church, which was tastefully decorated by lady friends of the bride, was crowded with an interested congregation. The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr. A. G. Malcolm, was charmingly gowned in cream crepe laine, tunic effect, shadow lace bodice, pearl trimming, court train, finished with pearl ornaments and orange blossom. She also wore the orthodox veil (.which was her-own handiwork) and carried a bouquet of cactus dahlias and fern tied with satin streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss Beatrice Malcolm (sister) and Miss Dorrie Bowman, both of .whom ware becomingly- gowned in crepe line, the former in pink and the latter in pale blue. They each carried bouquets of pink rose buds, autumn leaves, and maidenhair fern.

The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Stewart Malcolm and Mr. .Percy Symons. Rev. David Morgan officiated.

The choir was in attendance and sang appropriate hymns, and .Mr. D. K. Bews sang “Because" whilst the bridal party were signing the papers. The wedding march was played- as the party left the church.

After the ceremony a reception and breakfast were held in the new school hall, adjacent to the church. The usual toasts were honored, and an enjoyable musical programme was provided by Mrs. D. K Bews, Misses Trenwick, B Malcolm, E. May, D Bowman, and Mr. Percy Symons.

The wedding cake, three stories high, and most artistically decorated, was made by the. bride.

The bridegroom presents to the bride were, gold bangle set with diamonds, and .aquamarine .necklet.

Brides present to the, bridegroom, gold. Albert; bridesmaid’s presents, coral and turquoise cluster broaches. The happy couple was the recipients of many handsome presents and scores of congratulations by telegram and letters. Their future home will be at Perth, Western Australia.
The Kadina and Wallaroo Times - Wednesday 5 May 1915

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Note

Agnes was born in 1881. Agnes Malcolm ...

She passed away in 1963.

Source

• First-hand information as remembered by Bruce Grieve, Wednesday, April 8, 2015.
• Information taken from family research undertaken by Ben and Julie Evans for the book “From Weavers to Wapstraws..

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