Australia, my new home

time to do some painting before the wedding. We were overjoyed.

On the morning of our wedding I had to do two things in town, to pick up the wedding ring and something else. I was in such a tizz, that I received two parking tickets. George, as Best Man, was supposed to look after me and see to it that I wouldn't forget anything. But he was quite useless. He was also too excited. Gerda was to be Alison's Bride's Maid. The service started at 3 pm at Pymble Presbyterian Church, and Bob MacArthur was there to greet us. We had invited about 30 guests.

Our Wedding 20/3/59

Alison looked beautiful. She walked down the aisle escorted by Bill Eckels. Jean couldn't come as her eldest daughter Selina had chicken pox. Bob made our wedding service a memorable occasion. It was taped for both our parents in England and Germany, as unfortunately none of them were able to attend. Gerda was the only member of the family, and she had to represent both sides at our wedding.

The reception at Minti Fabarius' place was a simple occasion. There were drinks and afternoon tea with lots of finger food and a lovely wedding cake. I fumbled through the mandatory speech, but George made a good one. He said some funny bits, but it was mainly serious, more contemplative and looking towards our future together. Bill also made a speech, representing Alison's family, and soon after that Alison changed into her 'going-away' outfit. She looked very smart, and as she

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