100 years ago today!
Yes, that's right, on 4 January 1922 at "Millie Creek" outside of Barraba NSW, our grandparents, Harold Cooper Nott and Selina Louisa Brodbeck were wed.
This would doubtless have all come about as a bit of a change in direction to some of the Brodbecks. Following her fiancee's death at Paschendale in 1917, it was always thought that Louie would be the family member who would stay at home and look after her parents. Then along came Harry Nott who we know was known to the family as early as 1916.
The Engagement
We do know how Harry proposed. In the advertisement below from a royal visit commemorative booklet, Harry wrote: 'What about it, eh Kid?'
Here's how it looked. Unlike the other Brodbeck daughters, there appears to be no studio photos taken, just some candid snaps:
And here's how the local press reported it:
WEDDINGS
NOTT-BRODBECK
A pretty wedding was solemnised at the residence of the bride's parents, Millie Creek, Barraba on Wednesday last when Harold Cooper, son of the late Mrs M.H. and T.S.H. Nott of Indiana, USA, was united in holy wedlock to Louie, daughter of the late Mrs and Mr Jacob Brodbeck by Rev. Norman H. Kline Methodist minister of Barraba. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty frock of white crepe de Chine trimmed embroidery and orange blossoms, and wore the customary wreath and veil, worn mob cap fashion. The bridesmaids were Miss Florrie Brodbeck (sister), and Miss Gracie Sharpe, both of whom wore white voile frocks with a gold band round their heads. They wore a gold armlet and gold brooch, respectively, gifts from the bridegroom. Little Nora Martin, a particular friend of the bride, acted a train bearer, and was attired in a dress of pink organdi. Mr Fred Tempest acted as best man, and Mr Wal. Booth as groomsman.
After the ceremony those present sat down to a sumptuous repast, as the guests of the bride's father, when the usual toasts were duly proposed and honored.
Later Mr and Mrs Harry Nott left by car for Bellingen, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's going away dress was blue-shot taffeta, trimmed tangerine, and her hat was of cream straw, also trimmed tangerine.
And, finally....
Could this be a photo of their leaving for their honeymoon? Regardless, it's probably a good picture of what married life was going to be like!
