Olive Beatrice (Mayoh) Gilchrist (1905 - 1994)

Born 6 Nov 1905 in Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of James Smith Gilchrist — married 14 May 1932 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Died 16 Sep 1994 at age 88 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Ollie (Mayoh) Gilchrist was born in Queensland, Australia

This profile is part of the Mayo Name Study.

This profile is part of the Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia One Place Study.

Olive Beatrice Mayoh was born at Ravenswood, Queensland, on the 6th of November 1905, the daughter and first child of William Henry Mayoh and Betsy Ann Eliza Holman.^[1]

Staff of Short and Bass Picnic 8 Feb 1925.

Olive started work at Short and Bass in Townsville.

Olive Beatrice Mayoh married James Smith Gilchrist at Townsville, Queensland on the 14th of May 1932.^[2][3]

Gilchrist-Mayoh Wedding

Olive Gilchrist.1932.

The newspaper TOWNSVILLE EVENING STAR published the following item shortly after her marriage:-

"Wedding.

Mayoh Gilchrist Wedding Cake.

Gilchrist-Mayoh.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St John's Church of England, South Townsville, on Saturday, the 14th May, the Reverend Butterworth officiating, when James Smith (eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Gilchrist, of Townsville), was joined in holy matrimony to Olive Beatrice (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Mayoh, Ravenswood).

The dainty bride entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr E. Bridgland, who subsequently gave her away. She was gowned in a very pretty ivory morocain frock, with a tight-fitting corsage, daintily pin-tucked and shirred at waistline. The skirt hung in a full flare to the ankles. Her veil, which was kindly lent by Mrs E. Crow, was of tulle, worn Madonna fashion, held in place at each side with sprays of orange blossom and silk baby ribbon. The bouquet consisted of satin arum lillies and bridal fern, and was kindly sent by Mrs P. Harbourne. Misses Olive Bridgland (cousin of the bride), and Gladys Gilchrist (sister of the bridegroom), attended as bridesmaids, both being frocked in jade green mariette, with satin shoes to match. Their hats were of champagne visca straw with heather trimming. Both carried bouquets of gerberas daintly arranged by Mrs Donovan. The duties of best man and groomsman were carried out by Mr Wilson Gilchrist and Reg. Andison respectively.

As the bride entered the church, ' The Bridal March' was played, and a number of the bride's and bridegroom's friends sang ' The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden', and during the signing of the Register, Mr Dave Foley sang and 'Ave Maria'. On leaving the church the 'Wedding March' was played by Mr Vic. Foley, who presided at the organ throughout the ceremony.

The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs E. Bridgland, who received the guests in a frock of navy blue morocain with tonings of pearl grey, and hat to match. Mrs Gilchrist, the bridegroom's mother, was frocked in a charming brown morocain costume relieved with strappings of fawn, hat to tone. The bride's travelling frock was of brown figured crepe-de-chene, with which was worn a dainty brown felt hat,"

James and Olive Gilchrist.1932.

Olive traveled and is here at Barron Falls.

Barron Falls Lookout, January 1936

They had no children.

Townsville Voice Speaking Choir.

Olive Gilchrist was a member of the Townsville Verse Speaking Choir and had the privilege of meeting Banjo Paterson during a trip to Townsville. Banjo Paterson loved to sing prose in his spare time and is standing in the rear of the photo, on the left.

Olie was often dressed in blue to suit her light hair.

Olive Beatrice Gilchrist passed away at Townsville, Queensland on the 16th of September 1994, and was buried in the Belgian Gardens Cemetery,^[4] Block 11a. Row 35. Gr 4.

Jim and Ollie

Sources

1. ↑ Australia, Queensland - Queensland Births Index > "Search Historical Records | Queensland Government". 2019. Bdm.Qld.Gov.Au. Accessed September 28 2019. Australia, Qld Births Index > Year: 1905; Ref: C6673; Olive Beatrice d/o William Henry Mayoh & Betsy Ann Holman.
2. ↑ Australia, Queensland - Queensland Marriages Index > "Search Historical Records | Queensland Government". 2019. Bdm.Qld.Gov.Au. Accessed September 28 2019. Australia, Qld Marriage Index > Year: 1932; Ref: C1890; James Smith Gilchrist & Olive Beatrice Mayoh.
3. ↑ Qld BMD Marriage Index: Name: Olive Beatrice Mayoh; Marriage date:14/05/1932; Spouse's name:James Smith Gilchrist; Registration details:1932/C/1890.
4. ↑ "BillionGraves Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK95-WKKZ : 24 June 2015), Olive Beatrice Gilchrist, died 16 Sep 1994; citing BillionGraves ( : 2012), Burial at Townsville (Belgian Gardens) Cemetery, Belgian Gardens, Queensland, Australia.

See Also:

• Find a Grave, database and images ( : accessed 08 May 2021), memorial page for Olive Beatrice Gilchrist (unknown–16 Sep 1994), Find A Grave: Memorial #211061232, citing Belgian Gardens Cemetery, Belgian Gardens, Townsville City, Queensland, Australia ; Maintained by Maria Hill (contributor 48027519) .
• Townsville Evening Star
• NQ Newspapers

St Paul's Church of England Church,Ravenswood,Queensland 4816,Australia

Written or verbal correspondence between Peter James Mayoh and Olive Beatrice (Ollie) Mayoh.

Contemporary record of the birth certificate is kept by Betsey Ann Eliza (Bess) Holman. Peter James Mayoh has the original or a photostat copy of the same.

Acknowledgements

• Peter James Mayoh's research.
• Glenda Dykes research and published book for Huckel Reunion in 1988, "Pictures of Many Years"
• Pixabay