ATKINS, S.E.

• Person ID	I2976	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	26 Jan 2026

  
  

  Father	ATKINS, Leonard Joseph,   b. 12 Feb 1929   d. 26 Apr 2008 (Age 79 years)
  Mother	FORTUNE, Elizabet Harrison,   b. 4 Mar 1930   d. 22 Aug 2000 (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	29 Dec 1952	Nar Nar Goon, Victoria, Australia   [1]
  	Address: St James Church
  	Popular Nar Nar Goon Girl Weds St. James, Nar Nar Goon, was the setting on Saturday, 29th December, for the marriage of Miss Elizabeth (Betty) Fortune and Mr. Leonard Joseph Atkins. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Dick Fortune, looked radiant in a beautiful gown of white lace over satin. The fitted bodice was topped with a scalloped yoke of fine net and a Peter Pan collar of lace. Tiny buttons were sewn from the yoke to the waistline, and the long fitting sleeves came to a peak over her wrists. The beautifully cut full skirt extended to a long train. The tulle veil edged with fine lace, was held in place by a coronet of tiny waxen flowers, and a •trailer bouquet of frangipanni, cream gladioli, and gardenias was carried. The two bridesmaids, Miss Rose Fortune, and Miss Coral Harrison, were frocked alike in blue broderie anglaise, made with fitted bodices, full skirts, and tiny puffed sleeves. The wore frilled picture hats and carried silver baskets of water lilies, hydrangeas, sweet peas, delphiniums and carnations. Preceding the 'bridal party up the aisle was page boy—Master Len. Huxtable—nephew of the bridegroom. He wore a white satin suit, and carried a cushion of matching material on which was placed the wedding ring. The happy couple received the congratulations of many friends and relatives at the reception which was held in the Memorial Hall. For travelling the bride wore a mauve crepe frock with a heart-shaped neckline, beautifully beaded with crystal beads. Over this she donned a light weight coat of junior navy. Shoes •bag and gloves of the same shade and a junior navy hat trimmed with veiling and mauve feathers completed her outfit. Dandenong Journal (Vic. : 1927 - 1954), Wednesday 16 January 1952, page 8 CHAN: _WT_USER laurie
  Family ID	F972	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	VAN EYK, M.J.
  Children	1. VAN EYK, K.M.   2. VAN EYK, D.M.
  Family ID	F973	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	26 Oct 2026

  
  

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• Sources

  [S5] B.D. & M. (Index) Vic, 18477/1951, Sau 0006. (Reliability: 2). MARR