Just Another Pair Of Socks

Life After the War

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The Bacchus Marsh Express

Saturday 10 April 1880, P 2

BIRTH.

FOSSEY.—On the 31st March, at the Werribee, the wife of William Alfred Fossey, of a daughter.

The Bacchus Marsh Express

Saturday 15 June 1895 p 2

The anniversary of the Duke of Abercorn Lodge of Freemasons took place in the Lodge room on the evening of the 7^th inst; The chair was occupied by Bro. H. G. Paterson W.M., who installed his successor, Bro; Jno. Borlase, in office, assisted   by the Past Masters of the Lodge. P.M. Bro. Howe was invested with the insignia of the office of Treasurer, who in turn invested the following brethren with the regalia and jewel of their respective offices -S.W., Bro. A. G. Osborne; J.W., Bro. W. A. Fossey; S.D., Bro. P. Murray;

The Burnie Advocate

Saturday 18 December 1926, P 19

WEDDING BELLS.  

Fossey-Tongs.  

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Middle Park Victoria, on October 30, when Mr. Arthur J. Fossey, son of the late Mrs. Fossey and Mr. W. Fossey of Essendon, Victoria, and Miss Alma Tongs, fourth   daughter of Mrs. A. M. Tongs, and the late Mr. S. Tongs; "Rose, Hill," Ulverstone, Tasmania, were joined in the bonds of holy matrimony. There was a large congregation present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Flentzi.  The music was rendered by Mrs. J. W. Blackburn, Thornbury, Victoria.    

As the bridal party entered the church the choir sang "The Voice That Breathed Over Eden” and as the party retired the "Wedding March” was rendered.

The bride entered the Church with her mother, who gave her away. The bride wore a dainty wedding frock of white crepe-de-chine, relieved with satin, and finished off with hand-made silk flowers. A beautiful hand-worked veil was worn, with a circlet of orange blossom. The train was of white brocaded marocain, embroidered with pearls. A pearl necklet and bouquet of choice white flowers, asparagus and maiden-hair ferns, with streamers of white satin, completed her toilet.          

The bride was accompanied by her sister (Miss Adelaide Tongs), who wore a beautiful frock of ivory brocaded maracain  and white crinoline hat, trimmed with pink satin roses. She carried an early Victorian posy of pink and white flowers, with pink satin streamers. Her gift from the bridegroom was a gold armlet. The little maid of honor (Miss Alma Hunter), the bride's niece, looked sweet in a pretty white voile and filet lace frock, finished off with blue ribbon. Master Russell Hunter, the brides nephew, looked smart in a cream silk suit, and acted as train-bearer. Their presents were a gold brooch, and a set of child's cutlery respectively.

Mr. J. Campbell performed the duties of best man.

The boquets were made by the bride's sister (Mrs. E.F. Hunter), Mentone,    Victoria.

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Amid showers of confetti and good wishes, Mr. and Mrs. Fossey left for their future home at Essendon, Victoria. …

PARENTS’ MARRIAGE

The Argus

Tuesday 20 May 1879 p 1

FOSSEY-QUAILE - On the 17th inst, at St Stephen's Church, Richmond, by the Rev. C. T. Perks, William Alfred, second son of Walter Fossey, of Brighton street, Richmond, to Maria, third daughter of Vere Quaile, of Euroa  

FATHER’S DEATH

The Argus

Monday 11 July 1938 p 3

Cyclists Injured

William Alfred Fossey, aged 80 years, of Moore street Elwood, was fatally injured when his bicycle and a motor-cycle collided in Brighton road, near the corner of Victoria avenue St Kilda, on Saturday afternoon He died soon after admittance to the Alfred Hospital.