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Thu 5 Oct 1939 - Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962)
Page 6 - Admired the Photo
Admired the Photo
HIS FUTURE BRIDE
At the honiR of Mrs C. H. Gurner,
of Pic ton, several years ago, Mr Donald
Skarratt, of Narromine, .son of Mr and
Mrs D, Skarratt, of .' Mountside," Glen
brook, saw the photo of a school glrl
and was impressed by her beauty. He
remarked that he must meet her when
she grew up.
The girl was Miss Mcllie Crowther,
Mrs Gurner's niece, and was then'liv
ing in Valparaiso, Chile. A year ago
she came to Sydney, her photograph
appeared in the Sydney Press on her
arrival, and was recognised bv Mr
Skarratt. He was introduced to her
shortly afterwards, and on Saturday
night thev were married at St. Mark's
Church, Darling Point.
The bride, who was born in Peru,
comes of an old Australian pioneering
family. Her great-grandfather, Dr. J.
M. Walker, was the first doctor in the
Camden district, she is the youngest
daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Russell
Crowther, who are at present living
witli Mrs Crowther's sister, Mrs H. A.
Walker, cf Woodburn Park, Lakesland.
With her cream satin classical gown,
tlio bride wore an antique braclet
which belonged to her grandmother,
Lady Cassells, of Melbourne, and her
tulle veil was worn by her aunt, Mrs
Gurner. She carried a sheaf of azalias
and orchids, and wore a coronet of
orange blossom.
Bishcn E. N. Wilton, assisted by
Canon R. W. A. Barder, performed the
ceremonv. Miss Crowther was at
tended by Miss Pat Bennett and a
flower girl, Sally Gurner.
Mr Brian Broadbent, of Orange, was
l est man, an'l the reception was held
at. Elizabeth Eav House.
ThP bride and bridegroom will make
their home at Narromine.