Dolly Margaret BIGNELL [10293]

  General Notes:

1904 WA Birth Bignell Dolly Margaret James Robertson Violet Mary Dardanup 6723

Clarendon Kangarilla SMART Dolly Margaret 87 y; Wife of David Edgar, parent of Albert, John, Bill, Fay & Brian

Advertiser SMART Dolly Margaret 1991 (d. 15 Apr - Pub. 16 Apr 1991)

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Tuesday 16 April 1991
Death Notices:
SMART, Dolly Margaret. -On April 15, suddenly at F.M.C., aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Dave, dearly loved mother of Albert, John, Bill, Fay and Brian. Loved mother-in-law of Jean, Eileen, Adrienne and Mac, devoted nanna of Joanne, Michelle, Graham and Joanne, Ian, Bruce, Jodie, Samantha, Andrew, Robert, Susan and Peter and great-nanna of Merissa. Too dearly loved to be forgotten.

SMART, Dolly, -Nanna, you were someone very special to us. You will always be remembered with love and fond memories. Bruce, Dott, Emma and Alexandra.

SMART, Dolly Margaret. A gentle lady A happy companion A wonderful friend Loved and respected, Ronda

Funeral Notice:
SMART. -The FAMILY and FRIENDS of the late MRS. DOLLY MARGARET SMART of Clarendon are advised that a graveside service will be held in the Kangarilla Cemetery, on WEDNESDAY, at 1.30pm. If desired, in lieu of floral tributes, a donation to the Flinders Medical Centre Research Foundation, Bedford Park, would be appreciated. Alfred James & Sons Pty Ltd AFDA Unely Mile End Prospect Alberton Morphett Vale South Plympton 3711002.

  Other Records

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: home duties, 1943, Kangarilla, South Australia.

Dolly married David Edgar SMART [2361] [MRIN: 3766], son of Albert Arthur SMART [692] and Emma GOLDER [744], in May 1936 in Port Hedland, West Australia. (David Edgar SMART [2361] was born on 8 Aug 1894 in Bakers Gully, Clarendon, South Australia, died on 5 Jul 1961 in McLaren Vale, South Australia and was buried on 6 Jul 1961 in Clarendon Kangarilla Cemetery, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1936 WA Marriage Smart David E Male Bignell Dolly M Female Pt Hedland 5

Northern Times (Carnavon WA) Saturday 23 May 1936
Wedding Bells.
SMART-BIGNELL.
A very pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. S. T. Vickery, at Port Hedland, between Miss D. Bignell, only daughter of Mr. James Bignell, of Brunswick Junction, and Mr. Dave Smart of Strelley station, Port Hedland. In the absence of her father, Mr. R. Peacock gave the bride away. She wore an attractive frock comprising a delicate shade of pale pink mattelasse, with hat and shoes to tone, and carried a sheaf of toning roses. Miss Sheila Meiklejohn acted as bridesmaid, her frock being rose pink moracain trimmed with coffee-colored lace. She wore hat and shoes to tone. Mr. F. Butterick carried out the duties of best man. The breakfast was partaken of at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Meiklejohn, and Mrs. Meikiejohn as hostess received her guests in a frock of blue floral morocain. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Taplin, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Peacock, Mrs. Grey, Misses Gwen and Sheila Meiklejohn and Alma Kellow, and Messrs. Mead, Butterick, Lawson, and Gordon Meiklejohn. The Rev. S. T. Vickery presided at the breakfast. After the toast of the King had been honored, Mr. J. Mead, supported by Mr. L. E. Taplin, proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. Mr. W. Grey proposed the toast of the bridesmaid, and Mr. F. Butterick responded on her behalf. The toast to the parents of the bride and bridegroom, and absent friends, was proposed by Mr. Vickery and responded to by Mr. R. Peacock. Mr. H. Lawson then called for the toast on behalf of the hostess and her son responded. The toast of the "Presiding clergyman was proposed by Mr. Butterick. The bride and bridegroom will make their home at Strelley station.