 1918 - 1983 (65 years)
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| Name |
Alexander George Sanders |
| Nickname |
Alex |
| Born |
25 May 1918 |
Dundowran, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Military Service WW2 |
2 Apr 1942- |
Australian Army |
Lance Corporal
ALEXANDER GEORGE SANDERS
Q208860
Service 21 Oct 1945
Date of Birth 25 May 1918
Place of birth DUNDOWRAN, QLD
Date of Enlistment 2 April 1942
Locality on Enlistment NIKENBAH, QLD
Place of Enlistment PIALBA, QLD
Next of Kin SANDERS, VERA
Date of Discharge 21 October 1945
Posting at Discharge 11 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
(Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs) |
| Died |
21 Aug 1983 |
Dundowran, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia |
- SANDERS Alexander George (Alex)
Death notice 21 AUG 1983
Death at age 65, at Dundowran
Fraser Coast Chronicle (Hervey Bay), 23 AUG 1983
(The Ryerson Index Online Database)
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| Buried |
24 Aug 1983 |
Polson Cemetery, Pt. Vernon, Queensland, Australia |
- From Polson Cemetery Headstone Photos, Hervey Bay
SANDERS , Vera M. 1919 - 1985. Wife of Alexander, mother of Allan, Roland, Stanley and Henry
SANDERS , Alexander G. 1918 - 1983. Husband of Vera, father of Allan, Roland, Stanley and Henry
(Transcribed by Lorraine Larment, From photographs provided by Kerrie)
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| Person ID |
I440 |
Nikenbah Cemetery |
| Last Modified |
6 Nov 2014 |
| Father |
Allan Sanders, b. 9 Apr 1884, Devonshire England , d. 20 Aug 1937, Maryborough or Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia (Age 53 years) |
| Mother |
Isabella Sanders, b. Abt 1888, England , d. 16 Jun 1944, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia (Age ~ 56 years) |
| Married |
8 Jan 1913 |
Queensland, Australia |
- Name: Allan Sanders
Spouse Name: Isabella Howe
Marriage Date: 8 Jan 1913
Registration Number: 002328
(Queensland Historical Marriage Index 1829-1939)
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| Family ID |
F78 |
Group Sheet |
| Family |
Vera Mavis Hutson, b. 1819-1920, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia , d. 12 May 1895, Point Vernon Nursing Centre, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia |
| Married |
25 Jun 1940 |
The Pialha Methodist Church, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia |
| Marriage |
28 Jun 1940 |
Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland |
Sanders-Hutson
PIALBA, June 25.-The Pialha Methodist Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, June 8, when Vera Mavis, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hutson, Pialba, was married to Alexander G., only son of Mrs. I. Sanders and the late Mr. A. Sanders, of Dundowran. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride.
The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away. She was charmingly gowned in magnolia satin, the cowl neckline of which was encrusted with pearls, while the ankle-length skirt was fashioned with a train. Her veil was held in place by carnations, and she carried a bouquet of carnations and roses.
The bridesmaid, Miss Iris Nissen, was frocked in gold organdi over taffeta, and wore a wide-brimmed organdi hat of the same shade. She carried a bouquet of calendulas.
Mr. Cliff Christensen attended the bridegroom as best man.
The reception was held at the Pialba Hotel, where the bride's mother received the guests, wearing a costume of wine matalasse and carrying a bouquet of genberas.
The bridegroom's. mother chose navy georgette, with hat and accessories to match. She carried a bouquet of sweetpeas.
The tables, which were arranged U fashion, presented a most attractive appearane, the artistic decorations trains carried out in rainbow hues wirh the golden tint predominant. Marigolds and graceful, golden daisies comprised the floral decorations, a handsome square-shaped, double-tierred wedding cake suitably decorated, occupied pride of place on the bride's table. The usual toast list was honoured.
The happy couple were the recipients of many useful presents, including cheques, and many congratulatory telegrams were received.
On leaving for the honeymoon, which was spent on a motor tour, the bride wore a frock of Japonica niatalasse, with which wss worn a navy coat and hat to harmonise. The future home of the young couple will be at Dundowran.
Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Friday, 28 June 1940 |
| Last Modified |
6 Nov 2014 |
| Family ID |
F167 |
Group Sheet |
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