RATCLIFFE-HOGAN. The engagement is announced of Phyllis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ratcliffe, Barker Street, Casino, to Leo, ex-P.O.W., A.I.F. youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hogan, of Casino and Doubtful Creek.
Unfortunately, I don't have a wedding photo. This is cut out from Aunty Mary and Uncle Jim's wedding in 1946 when Aunty Phyll was the Matron of Honour. "Matron of honour, Mrs. Leo Hogan, wore a cornflower blue frock made with a long waist, finished at the edge with narrow band and tie. Blue tulle worn over her head was finished with pink side posies, and she carried a small bouquet of roses and carnations." The newspaper article states that John Hogan was the best man but I am guessing that would have been my dad, John Logan, not Hogan.
HOGAN-RATCLIFFE: At St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Casino, the marriage was celebrated before Nuptial Mass, of Phyl, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ratcliffe, of Casino, and Leo (ex-P.O.W.), youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. Hogan, of Dyraaba. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. O'Brien. The bride wore a street length frock of white cloque and carried a bouquet of frangipani. The bridesmaid, Miss Dot Hogan, wore pale blue romaine and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The groom was supported by his nephew, Mr. J. Richardson (an ex-P.O.W.) The reception was held at Gooley's cafe where Fr. O'Brien presided. The honeymoon is being spent at Coolangatta.