Edmund Dykes, 18661939 (aged 73 years)

Name
Edmund /Dykes/
Given names
Edmund
Nickname
Ned
Surname
Dykes
Birth 1866

Birth of a sisterHarriett Dykes
1868 (aged 2 years)

Birth of a sisterSarah Ann Dykes
1870 (aged 4 years)

Birth of a sisterMaria Dykes
1872 (aged 6 years)

Birth of a sisterMary Dykes
1874 (aged 8 years)

Birth of a brotherBenjamin Dykes
1876 (aged 10 years)

Birth of a brotherJames Dykes
1878 (aged 12 years)

Birth of a sisterElizabeth Dykes
1879 (aged 13 years)

Death of a fatherGeorge Dykes
10 October 1884 (aged 18 years)

MarriageMary CollinsView this family
15 August 1911 (aged 45 years)
Note: DYKES - COLLINS WEDDING.

DYKES - COLLINS WEDDING. A wedding was solemnised on Tuesday at the R.C. Church, Hunter's Hill, between Mr, Edmund Dykes, eldest son of Mrs. Sarah Dykes, Mudgee, and Miss Mary Collins, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Collins (Branxton). Father Laurent officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr. Wallace Henderson, looked stately in a robe of cream charmeuse, with gold eastern insertion finishing the tunic and yoke, which was composed of Irish crochet lace, with rat-tail cord formed in medallions down the back. A Juliet cap of tulle and orange blossoms, with a long tulle veil, completed the toilette. She wore the bride groom's gifts, a pearl bracelet, and carried an ivory prayer-book and shower bouquet of sweet peas and snowflakes. Two bridesmaids were in attendance. Misses Emily Collins and Zelma Robertson (cousin). Their frocks were of shower of hall muslin, trimmed with Irish crochet lace, "Our Miss Gibbs" caps of white tulle with pink bebe roses. Their gifts from the bridegroom were emerald and pearl necklets and shower bouquets of pink hyacinths and fern. Mr. Charles J. Dykes was best man. The reception was held at "Elsthorpe," where Mrs. C. J. Robertson, aunt of the bride, received. A string band played on the lawn, where afternoon tea was served on small tables, and the wedding gifts displayed in the conservatory. Mrs. Robertson's gown was of white hand-painted silk, veiled with blue ninon, with black hat with sweet peas. She carried a shower bouquet of the same. Mrs. Wallace Henderson (aunt), heliotrope striped crepe de chine, with silver Oriental embroidery, black toque with bebe roses; Mrs. Hahm (sister of the bridegroom), black velvet robe, toque of same; Miss Mabel Dykes, saxe blue ninon, with silver and aluminium vest, black picture hat with pink roses; Miss Bessie Dykes, grey crepe de chine frock, green hat with roses; Miss Norma Henderson, white embroidered frock, picture hat with roses; Miss Lyle Henderson, white muslin, with white lace hat trimmed with fruit; Miss Emily M'Gann (Mount View), black flowered marquisette over silk, picture hat of satin with Irish crochet lace crown; Miss Kitty Collins, cream striped voile, with charmeuse strappings and silver embroidery, amethyst tagel hat with plumes; Mrs. James Kidd, aconite blue charmeuse, with Oriental embroidery, hat en suite; Mrs. McGann (aunt), violet glace, veiled with ninon and black Tosca net, black hat with feathers; Miss Pearl M'Gann (Pokolbin), blue de roi silk frock with Oriental insertion, picture hat of black tagel with blue forget-me-nots. There were also present:- Misses Coghlan(2) Maggie Thomas (Branxton), and Messrs. J. McGann, Wallace Henderson, J. Collins, C. Dykes (Mudgee), James Dykes, Hahm, Stanley and George Harrison (Lismore). A. Likely, J. and E. E. Robertson. The brida travelled in an amethyst cashmere de soie costume, with black satin facings, toque a lighter shade, with violets. The honeymoon will be spent at Medlow. Sun, Thursday 17 August 1911, p. 9. Dykes Collins Wedding

Note: WEDDING BELLS.

WEDDING BELLS. DYKES - COLLINS. A wedding was solemnised at the Blessed Peter Chanel Church, Hunter's Hill, on Tuesday, August 15th, between Mr. Edmund Dykes, second eldest son of the late Mr. G. Dykes, Mudgee, and Miss Mary Collins, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G, Collins, Branxton, Hunter River. The Rev. Father Laurent, assisted by Rev. Father Carenac, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Wallace F. Henderson, looked very charming in ivory duchesse charmeuse, with gold eastern insertion finishing, tunic and yoke of Irish crochet lace with rat-tail cord formed in medal-lions down the back and on the sleeves. A Juliet cap of tulle with rosettes of orange blossoms and long tulle veil completed the toilet. The bride wore a diamond Marquise ring, pearl bracelet and earrings, and carried an ivory prayer book and shower bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids in attendance were Miss E. Collins, sister of the bride, and Miss Zelma Robertson, cousin of the bride. Their frocks were of shower of hail muslin trimmed with Irish crochet, tulle caps with pink bebe roses. Their gifts from the bridegroom were emerald and pearl necklets and posie of pink hyacinths, and ferns veiled in tulle. Mr. Charles Dykes (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. While the register was being signed, Mrs. Charles Dykes, L.L.C.M., sang "Because," and afterwards played the "Wedding March." After the ceremony, motor cars were in attendance and conveyed the guests to the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. G. J. Robertson, "Elsthorp," Woolwich, where a reception was held. The spacious rooms were beautifully decorated with palms and golden wattle. A string band played on the lawn. The wedding breakfast was served in the billiard room, the usual toasts being honoured by Mr. Wallace F. Henderson, J.P., the chairman, Master J. Robertson responding on behalf of his father, who was unavoidably absent in Western Australia. The presents, which were numerous and handsome were displayed in the conservatory. Mrs. Robertson's gown was of white hand-painted glace veiled in blue ninon, yoke and sleeves of Irish crochet, black picture hat with sweet peas. She carried a shower bouquet of same; Mrs. W. F. Robertson, of Mosman (aunt of the bride), mauve sea-foam crepe de chene with silver oriental trimmings, Napoleon toque, trimmed mauve panne and bebe roses; Miss Emily McGann (Mount View, Miaitland), black striped marquisette over mauve glace and oriental yoke, picture hat of satin, crown of Irish crochet; Miss Dykes (Mudgee), grey charmeuse and picture hat; Miss Mabel Dykes, saxe blue ninon, silver and aluminium yoke, black tagal hat, pink roses; Miss Kitty Collins (sister of the bride), cream ninon, malines lace, mauve picture hat; Miss Norma Henderson, cream tucked ninon and embroidered yoke and tunic, ragal hat with floral wreath; Miss Pearl McGann blue de roi silk frock and applique, tagal hat for-get-me-nots and roses; Mrs. M. McGann, grey costume, black picture hat and wisteria; Mrs. Charles Dykes (Manildra), black-de-chene, jet trimmings, picture hat with white plumes; Miss Lyla Henderson, shower of hail muslin with saxe blue trimmings, hat en suite. There were also present - Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien (Queensland), Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Pike (Mosman), Mr. and Mrs. Ian Nelson (Manly), Mr. and Mrs. Bellett, Mr. and Mrs. R. Pride, Mr. and Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. and Miss Kidd; Mr. and Mrs. J. McGann, Misses Coghlan (2), Brennan(2) Thomas (Branxton) McMannamoy, Cavanagh, Masters, Jay, E. and E. M. Collins (brothers of the bride), Robertson, Masters A. Dikely, G. and N. Dykes, and many others. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Dykes left for their honeymoon by motor for "Rydro," Medlow, the travelling dress being of amethyst cashmere de soi, with black satin facings, hat en suite. - Cor. Maitland Daily, Friday 25 August 1911, p. 2. Dykes Collins Wedding

Death of a motherSarah Ryan
25 March 1915 (aged 49 years)

Note: MRS. SARAH DYKES.

MRS. SARAH DYKES. Mr. Geo. W. Dykes, of Exchange Corner, received a wire today, containing the sad information that his mother, Mrs. Sarah Dykes, had died in Sydney. Deceased was about 75 years of age. She had been ailing for some time, and her demise was not unexpected. The funeral will move from St. Mary's R.C. Church, Mudgee, at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday next. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 March 1915, p. 16. Sarah Dykes Death

Note: The Late Mrs Dykes

The Late Mrs Dykes It was with deep regret that the public heard of the death of Mrs. Geo. Dykes, sen., who lived for many years in Mudgee, and was very highly respected. Deceased was a benefactor to the public with her private hospital in Gladstone-street. How many there are who received therein, her skilled and kindly attention in pain and sickness. It was a splendidly conducted institution. It was somewhere in the late 60's that deceased, with her late husband (who predeceased her by a number of years) with four little ones travelled to Mudgee in the spring cart of the day, taking up residence at Burrundulla. The family increased to ten. After the demise of her husband Mrs. Dykes opened the private hospital, and was as a God-send to the mothers of the bush who found comfort and great care from the principal and her estimable assistants during 30 years. Dr. Harvey Nickoll will bear a medical man's testimony to the capability of the motherly matron. Length of years and the need for well-earned rest brought about her retirement, and finally the good lady took up her abode at Summer Hill with members of the family. Her end had been expected for weeks past. Members of the family had been summoned in good time. The remains were brought to Mudgee for interment. The employees of Messrs Jas. Loneragan, Ltd., and relatives of deceased met the remains at the railway station, and marched behind the hearse to St. Mary's R.C. Church. The funeral left the church at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday. The funeral cortege was lengthy, and embraced the members of the A.H.C. Guild. The pall bearers were Messrs. George, Charles, Benjamin and James Dykes, sons of the deceased. The Rev. Father Phelan, of Lewisham, attended deceased before her death. The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. Father Flanagan. The funeral ar-rangements were in the hands of Mr. J. Medcalf (Redfern) and Mrs. Jones (Mudgee). The deceased was a native of Mulgoa, Penrith. So one more good pioneer mother sleeps in God's acre at Mudgee. Mr. George Dykes (Mudgee) is the senior of the family in deep mourning on the verge of Eastertide. Mr. Edward Dykes is a resident of Brisbane, Mr. Charles is in the city, Mr. Ben resides at Dulwich Hill, Mr James is at Mudgee, Mrs. P. Rheinberger resides at Wellington, Mrs. Fryer is a resident of Summer Hill, also Misses Annie, Marie, and Bessie. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 1 April 1915, p. 20. Sarah Dykes Obituary

Burial of a motherSarah Ryan
27 March 1915 (aged 49 years)

Note: Funeral Notice.

Funeral Notice. THE friends of Messrs. George and James Dykes, Mudgee, are respecfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved mother, Sarah Dykes, to move from St Mary's R.C. Church at 10.30 on SATURDAY morning. MRS. F. JONES & SON, Funeral Directors. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 25 March 1915, p. 16. Sarah Dykes Funeral

Death of a brotherGeorge Winbourne Dykes
20 December 1920 (aged 54 years)

Note: Mr. George Dykes.

Mr. George Dykes. DEATH ON MONDAY EVENING Very general and very great regret was felt and expressed when it became known that Mr. G. W. Dykes, of Church-street, Mudgee, had died on Monday evening - about a quarter after eight. Mr. Dykes had been ill for a long time, and seriously and critically ill for the ten days immediately preceding his decease. His death was, therefore, not altogether unexpected. Its actual occurrence was, nevertheless, in the way of a painful shock to Mr. Dykes' large circle of friends and to the townspeople generally. The late George Wimbourne Dykes was 56 years of age, and was a son of the late Mr. George Dykes and one of a large and most highly respected family. He was a native of “Wimbourne,” Mulgoa, a prettily situated old-time hamlet some eight miles to the south of Penrith, but had lived practically all his life in and about Mudgee, to which he came as quite a lad. For many years Mr. Dykes had a tinsmith's and plumber's business in Mudgee. He left the town (shortly after his marriage) for Ipswich, Queensland, where he had obtained employment, in the gas works, at his trade. After a while he returned to Mudgee, and again entered into business as a tinsmith and plumber. Later on Mr. Dykes purchased the newsagency, bookselling and stationery business of Mr. H. A. Pocklington, on the Exchange Corner, which he carried on, with Mrs. Dykes, up to the time of his death; in the first instance, and for a considerable time, in the Exchange Corner premises, since demolished to allow of the erection of the Australian Bank of Commerce's new offices, and later successively in premises in Church-street and in the new shop building he erected a few years since. Mr. Dykes' married Miss Catherine Mary Cotter, daughter of the late Mr. John Cotter, who was for some years governor of the Mudgee gaol. He leaves besides his wife Messrs. Percy Dykes (late A.I.F.) and William Dykes, sons; and Carmel Dykes, daughter. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: - Messrs. James (Mudgee), Edward (Cooma), Charles (Manly), Benjamin (Belmore), brothers; Mesdames Fryer (Manly), P. Rheinberger (Wellington), Misses Sarah and Maria Dykes (Narrandera) and Miss Bessie Dykes (Manly), sisters. The late Mr. Dykes was one of the most highly respected and esteemed of Mudgee townsmen, as he was one of the oldest of the younger generation of citizens. He was of exceptionally high character and of most amiable and engaging disposition, and commanded in a quite unusual degree the attachment and affection of his friends, who were numerous, both in the town and throughout the district. In him an excellent townsman has gone, and his passing is, as has been said, the occasion of very sincere and widespread regret. With Mrs. Dykes, whose bereavements have been many within the past year or so, her children, and the family generally very great sympathy is felt. On Tuesday morning the body of the deceased was removed to St Mary's Church, the coffin - with the regalia of the A.H. Guild, of which Mr. Dykes was a devoted and devout member, on it - was placed before the altar. An impressive service was conducted by the Very Rev. E. J. Flanagan, P.P., V.F., who also performed the last offices at the graveside. The funeral cortege, which was large and influentially representative of the town, left St. Mary's Church for the Mudgee General Cemetery, in the Catholic portion of which the interment was made, shortly after three o'clock. The A.H.C., in considerable strength, marched in regalia, and there were also marching several members of other friendly societies. The pall bearers at the church, were Messrs. James, Charles and Benjamin Dykes, brothers, and Mr Percy Dykes, eldest son. The pall bearers at the cemetery were Messrs James, Charles and Benjamin Dykes and Mr. Steve Malone. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H. Barton. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 23 December 1920, p. 7. George Dykes Obituary

Death of a brotherBenjamin Dykes
September 1927 (aged 61 years)

Note: Late Ben Dykes

Late Ben Dykes POPULAR EX-MUDGEEITE. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL. Mr. Benjamin Dykes, who died in Sydney last week, aged 51 years, was a member of a family which has been associated with Mudgee's activities for a period extending over many years. Ben, as he was familiarly known to a large circle of friends in this district, served his apprenticeship in the tin-smithing business so long conducted by his brother, the late George W. Dykes, and in his early days was very prominently connected with the sporting life of the town. When football boomed he was regarded as one of our most nippy players, and both on and off the field his actions were always those of the true sportsman. He migrated to Sydney some fifteen years ago, and continued in his chosen trade. The lure of his home town, however, was irresistible, and he paid frequent visits to relatives here, being always warmly greeted by old comrades. His passing came as a severe blow to members of the family, also to a very large circle of friends and acquaintances both in Mudgee and city. He is survived by a widow, four sons, and three daughters, also the following brothers and sisters: - Edward (Cooma), Charles (Randwick), James (Mudgee), Mesdames F. Fryer (Petersham), P. J. Rheinberger (Wellington), and Misses Annie, Maria, and Bessie (Petersham). The funeral took place to Rookwood cemetery on Sunday, and in addition to the near relatives, a large number of ex-Mudgeeites in the city were in attendance to pay their last sad tribute of respect to a valued friend. The members of the Lakemba Bowling Club, with which deceased had been connected for sometime, marched in the sad procession. To the sorrowing ones we extend our deepest sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 15 September 1927, p. 26. Benjamin Dykes Obituary

Burial of a brotherBenjamin Dykes
11 September 1927 (aged 61 years)
Death of a sisterMary Dykes
2 November 1934 (aged 68 years)

Note: DEATH

DEATH THE death occurred at Wellington on Friday last of Mrs. P. Rheinberger after a lengthy illness. Deceased, who was a member of the well-known Dykes family, of Mudgee, was a kindly, lovable soul, and her passing will bring sadness to many homes throughout the district. The sorrowing widower is also well known in Mudgee, where he formerly resided, and where he has many near relatives. Quite a large contingent of relatives and friends from Mudgee were present at the funeral in Wellington yesterday. To the bereaved ones the "Guardian" extends sincere sympathy. A fuller account will appear in Thursday's issue. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 5 November 1934, p. 4. Mary Rheinberger Obituary

Note: PASSING OF MUDGEE NATIVE

PASSING OF MUDGEE NATIVE Late Mrs. P. Rheinberger FURTHER details regarding the death of Mrs. Peter Rheinberger, which was mentioned briefly in Monday's "Guardian," are made available by the Wellington "Times." That paper states: The death took place at her home on Friday afternoon of Mrs. Mary Rheinberger, wife of Mr. Peter Rheinberger, at the age of 60 years. Deceased was a native of Mudgee, and came to Wellington just on 33 years ago, and, with her husband, resided on their well-known Fairfield property on the Bell River during the whole of that period. The late Mrs. Rheinberger made a legion of friends, her kindly disposition and fine personality making her a favorite with all. For the past three or four years her health had not been good, and during the last 12 months she became very ill, and despite the fact that everything possible was done for her, it was of no avail and she passed away quietly, surrounded by her relatives and fortified by the rites of the Catholic Church, of which she was a devout adherent. She will be greatly missed in this district. She is survived by her husband and one son (Edward), four sisters and two brothers, the former all of Sydney. The brothers are at Mudgee and Cooma. The remains were encased in a polished maple casket, and were taken to St. Patrick's Church, where Rev Father Kelly read the prayers for the dead. The funeral then left for the old Curra Creek cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest. The large cortege which followed the remains showed the great respect in which she was held in the town and district. The members of the H.A.C.B. Society marched at the funeral, Mr. Rheinberger being secretary of the society for many years. The services at the graveside were read by Rev. Father Kelly. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 8 November 1934, p. 10. Mary Rheinberger Obituary

Death 27 May 1939 (aged 73 years)

Note: Mr. Ned Dykes

Mr. Ned Dykes News was received in Mudgee on Saturday of the death of Mr. Ned Dykes at Cooma, and the deepest regret was expressed on all sides. Deceased, who was 73 years of age, was a member of a fine old Mudgee family, and spent a great portion of his useful life in this district. In the early days he linked up with the staff of James Loneragan, and was a trusted employee. Later, with Mr. Jennings, he opened a business at Mendooran, where he remained for some time. His next move was to Brisbane, and from there he went to Cooma, where he built up a very fine business. He was in active control up till quite recently, and not so long ago paid a visit to Mudgee. Although he had not been too well of late, his passing came as a great shock to relatives and friends. Ned Dykes was a very fine character, and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by a widow, two sons, and three daughters, also one brother and four sisters, viz.: James, Mrs. Fryer, and Misses Tot, Maria and Bessie. The "Guardian" extends its deepest sympathy to the sorrowing ones. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 29 May 1939, p. 4. Edmund Dykes Obituary

Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage1864
2 years
elder brother
2 years
himself
18661939
Birth: 1866
Death: 27 May 1939
3 years
younger sister
18681943
Birth: 1868
Death: 31 August 194366 West Street, Balgowlah, Manly, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
younger sister
18701942
Birth: 1870
Death: 1 December 1942Manly Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger brother
3 years
younger brother
18781946
Birth: 1878
Death: 11 July 1946Mudgee District Hospital, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
younger sister
Family with Mary Collins
himself
18661939
Birth: 1866
Death: 27 May 1939
wife
Marriage Marriage15 August 1911Roman Catholic Church, Hunters Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage

DYKES - COLLINS WEDDING. A wedding was solemnised on Tuesday at the R.C. Church, Hunter's Hill, between Mr, Edmund Dykes, eldest son of Mrs. Sarah Dykes, Mudgee, and Miss Mary Collins, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Collins (Branxton). Father Laurent officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her uncle, Mr. Wallace Henderson, looked stately in a robe of cream charmeuse, with gold eastern insertion finishing the tunic and yoke, which was composed of Irish crochet lace, with rat-tail cord formed in medallions down the back. A Juliet cap of tulle and orange blossoms, with a long tulle veil, completed the toilette. She wore the bride groom's gifts, a pearl bracelet, and carried an ivory prayer-book and shower bouquet of sweet peas and snowflakes. Two bridesmaids were in attendance. Misses Emily Collins and Zelma Robertson (cousin). Their frocks were of shower of hall muslin, trimmed with Irish crochet lace, "Our Miss Gibbs" caps of white tulle with pink bebe roses. Their gifts from the bridegroom were emerald and pearl necklets and shower bouquets of pink hyacinths and fern. Mr. Charles J. Dykes was best man. The reception was held at "Elsthorpe," where Mrs. C. J. Robertson, aunt of the bride, received. A string band played on the lawn, where afternoon tea was served on small tables, and the wedding gifts displayed in the conservatory. Mrs. Robertson's gown was of white hand-painted silk, veiled with blue ninon, with black hat with sweet peas. She carried a shower bouquet of the same. Mrs. Wallace Henderson (aunt), heliotrope striped crepe de chine, with silver Oriental embroidery, black toque with bebe roses; Mrs. Hahm (sister of the bridegroom), black velvet robe, toque of same; Miss Mabel Dykes, saxe blue ninon, with silver and aluminium vest, black picture hat with pink roses; Miss Bessie Dykes, grey crepe de chine frock, green hat with roses; Miss Norma Henderson, white embroidered frock, picture hat with roses; Miss Lyle Henderson, white muslin, with white lace hat trimmed with fruit; Miss Emily M'Gann (Mount View), black flowered marquisette over silk, picture hat of satin with Irish crochet lace crown; Miss Kitty Collins, cream striped voile, with charmeuse strappings and silver embroidery, amethyst tagel hat with plumes; Mrs. James Kidd, aconite blue charmeuse, with Oriental embroidery, hat en suite; Mrs. McGann (aunt), violet glace, veiled with ninon and black Tosca net, black hat with feathers; Miss Pearl M'Gann (Pokolbin), blue de roi silk frock with Oriental insertion, picture hat of black tagel with blue forget-me-nots. There were also present:- Misses Coghlan(2) Maggie Thomas (Branxton), and Messrs. J. McGann, Wallace Henderson, J. Collins, C. Dykes (Mudgee), James Dykes, Hahm, Stanley and George Harrison (Lismore). A. Likely, J. and E. E. Robertson. The brida travelled in an amethyst cashmere de soie costume, with black satin facings, toque a lighter shade, with violets. The honeymoon will be spent at Medlow. Sun, Thursday 17 August 1911, p. 9. Dykes Collins Wedding

Marriage

WEDDING BELLS. DYKES - COLLINS. A wedding was solemnised at the Blessed Peter Chanel Church, Hunter's Hill, on Tuesday, August 15th, between Mr. Edmund Dykes, second eldest son of the late Mr. G. Dykes, Mudgee, and Miss Mary Collins, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G, Collins, Branxton, Hunter River. The Rev. Father Laurent, assisted by Rev. Father Carenac, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Wallace F. Henderson, looked very charming in ivory duchesse charmeuse, with gold eastern insertion finishing, tunic and yoke of Irish crochet lace with rat-tail cord formed in medal-lions down the back and on the sleeves. A Juliet cap of tulle with rosettes of orange blossoms and long tulle veil completed the toilet. The bride wore a diamond Marquise ring, pearl bracelet and earrings, and carried an ivory prayer book and shower bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids in attendance were Miss E. Collins, sister of the bride, and Miss Zelma Robertson, cousin of the bride. Their frocks were of shower of hail muslin trimmed with Irish crochet, tulle caps with pink bebe roses. Their gifts from the bridegroom were emerald and pearl necklets and posie of pink hyacinths, and ferns veiled in tulle. Mr. Charles Dykes (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. While the register was being signed, Mrs. Charles Dykes, L.L.C.M., sang "Because," and afterwards played the "Wedding March." After the ceremony, motor cars were in attendance and conveyed the guests to the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. G. J. Robertson, "Elsthorp," Woolwich, where a reception was held. The spacious rooms were beautifully decorated with palms and golden wattle. A string band played on the lawn. The wedding breakfast was served in the billiard room, the usual toasts being honoured by Mr. Wallace F. Henderson, J.P., the chairman, Master J. Robertson responding on behalf of his father, who was unavoidably absent in Western Australia. The presents, which were numerous and handsome were displayed in the conservatory. Mrs. Robertson's gown was of white hand-painted glace veiled in blue ninon, yoke and sleeves of Irish crochet, black picture hat with sweet peas. She carried a shower bouquet of same; Mrs. W. F. Robertson, of Mosman (aunt of the bride), mauve sea-foam crepe de chene with silver oriental trimmings, Napoleon toque, trimmed mauve panne and bebe roses; Miss Emily McGann (Mount View, Miaitland), black striped marquisette over mauve glace and oriental yoke, picture hat of satin, crown of Irish crochet; Miss Dykes (Mudgee), grey charmeuse and picture hat; Miss Mabel Dykes, saxe blue ninon, silver and aluminium yoke, black tagal hat, pink roses; Miss Kitty Collins (sister of the bride), cream ninon, malines lace, mauve picture hat; Miss Norma Henderson, cream tucked ninon and embroidered yoke and tunic, ragal hat with floral wreath; Miss Pearl McGann blue de roi silk frock and applique, tagal hat for-get-me-nots and roses; Mrs. M. McGann, grey costume, black picture hat and wisteria; Mrs. Charles Dykes (Manildra), black-de-chene, jet trimmings, picture hat with white plumes; Miss Lyla Henderson, shower of hail muslin with saxe blue trimmings, hat en suite. There were also present - Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien (Queensland), Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Pike (Mosman), Mr. and Mrs. Ian Nelson (Manly), Mr. and Mrs. Bellett, Mr. and Mrs. R. Pride, Mr. and Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. and Miss Kidd; Mr. and Mrs. J. McGann, Misses Coghlan (2), Brennan(2) Thomas (Branxton) McMannamoy, Cavanagh, Masters, Jay, E. and E. M. Collins (brothers of the bride), Robertson, Masters A. Dikely, G. and N. Dykes, and many others. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Dykes left for their honeymoon by motor for "Rydro," Medlow, the travelling dress being of amethyst cashmere de soi, with black satin facings, hat en suite. - Cor. Maitland Daily, Friday 25 August 1911, p. 2. Dykes Collins Wedding

Death

Mr. Ned Dykes News was received in Mudgee on Saturday of the death of Mr. Ned Dykes at Cooma, and the deepest regret was expressed on all sides. Deceased, who was 73 years of age, was a member of a fine old Mudgee family, and spent a great portion of his useful life in this district. In the early days he linked up with the staff of James Loneragan, and was a trusted employee. Later, with Mr. Jennings, he opened a business at Mendooran, where he remained for some time. His next move was to Brisbane, and from there he went to Cooma, where he built up a very fine business. He was in active control up till quite recently, and not so long ago paid a visit to Mudgee. Although he had not been too well of late, his passing came as a great shock to relatives and friends. Ned Dykes was a very fine character, and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by a widow, two sons, and three daughters, also one brother and four sisters, viz.: James, Mrs. Fryer, and Misses Tot, Maria and Bessie. The "Guardian" extends its deepest sympathy to the sorrowing ones. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 29 May 1939, p. 4. Edmund Dykes Obituary