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From "The Chronicle" 21 April 1932
     The marriage was celebrated at the Brighton Methodist Church of the Rev. David George Longbottom, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Longbottom, of Brae-foot Estate, Kooringa, to Audrey Agnes Maple, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Maple, Edward Street, Brighton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. K. Haslam. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore ivory satin with a beautiful embroidered tulle veil, which formed the train. She carried a sheaf of white gladioli. Misses Jean George, cousin of the bride, and Mary Longbottom, sister of the bride groom, were frocked in apple green crepe satin with large green felt picture hats edged with tulle, and had shoes to match. They carried sheafs in buttercup tonings of gladioli and dahlias. Little Patsie Davis looked charming in buttercup crepe satin, early Victorian style. She carried a basket of roses, and walked ahead of the bride strewing rose petals.
     The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. E. Longbottom, and the bride's brother, Mr. M. Maple, as groomsman.
     When the register was being signed Miss M. Barnard, cousin of the bride, sang. As the bride was leaving the church a horseshoe was hung on her arm by her sister Ellison. The bride's mother was smartly gowned in black crepe satin, with hat to match, and carried a posy of red carnations. The bridegroom's mother chose navy marocain, with hat to tone. She carried a posy of autumn tints. The church was decorated by friends of the bride. The choir girls, dressed in white, formed a guard as the bride stepped from her car.
     After the ceremony intimate friends and relatives were entertained at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. Longbottom left by car for the honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue ensemble relieved with white, with hat and shoes, &c, to tone.²

From "The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser" Thursday 27 April 1950
     CIRCUIT FAREWELL

     At the rececent circuit farewell to the Rev and Mrs. D. G. Longbottom and daughter, Joan, the Woodside In stitute hall was packed to the doors. The ladies arranged beautiful floral decorations and the junior circuit steward, Mr. L. Polkinghorne, presided and welcomed the large number of friends present.

     The speakers, who all referred in glowing terms to the fine work done by the Longbottom family throughout the circuit, were Mr. W. T. Gale (for Woodside), Mr. T. Smee (Charleston) Mr. W. W. Millar (Balhannah), Mrs. Gooding (Balhannah Ladies' Guild), Mr. Rowley (Lenswood), Mrs. Rowley (Lenswood Ladies' Guild), Mr. G. Schwab (Murdock Hill), and Mr. H. B. Pitt on behalf of the circuit. The speeches were interspersed with musical items consisting of piano overture, Mrs. Gun and Miss Janet Newman (Charleston); vocal solos, Mr. Cliff Green and Miss Minyon Green ((Lenswood) and Mrs. C. Dohnt, and piano solo by Mrs. Textor (both of Woodside), and a bracket of three numbers by Woodside Ladies' Choir.

     The family were recipients of numerous lovely gifts and these included a wallet of notes to Rev. Longbottom from the circuit; a lounge room reading lamp (circuit) to the family; Mrs. Longbottom received from Lenswood Ladies' Guild, gift of china, from Charleston guild a travelling rug, Balhannah guild a book, Woodside guild and WAOM an occasional table, Woodside Girl Comrades light coffee laced supper cloth. Miss Joan Longbottom received from Girl Comrades a salad bowl and from the Sunday school sponge dish. All guests responded most feelingly, saying they had enjoyed their stay in Woodside and were very sorry to leave, having made many friendships. Mr. Polkinghorne moved a vote of thanks to artists and all other helpers and a delicious supper was served.¹