Kenneth Bruce Harmer
M, #775, b. 23 May 1932, d. 17 July 1999
| Father | Ivan Llewellyn Harmer b. 10 Mar 1908, d. 19 Aug 1968 |
| Mother | Olive May Nicholson b. 9 Feb 1912, d. 18 Apr 1955 |
| Relationship | 1st cousin 1 time removed of Keith Graham Bassett |
| Last Edited | 12 May 2021 |
| Birth* | 23 May 1932 | Trundle, NSW, Australia1 |
| Baptism | 6 August 1932 | St Augustine's, Trundle, NSW, Australia; When Baptized: 6th August 1932 When Born: 23rd May 1932 Child's Christian Name: Kennth Bruce Parents' Names: Ivan Llewellyn & Olive May Harmer Abode: Trundle Quality or Profession: Labourer By Whom the Ceremony was Performed: A C King 1 |
| Marriage* | 16 February 1952 | St Joseph's Catholic Church, Condobolin, NSW, Australia;Bride=Mary Merle Madden2 |
| News-Arct* | 11 March 1952 | "The Lachlander", Condobolin, NSW, Australia; WEDDING. HARMER—MADDEN. Merle, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Madden, of Napier street, Condobolin, chose February 16, for her marriage to Private Kenneth Bruce Harmer, only son of Mr. and Mra I. L. Harmer, of Forbes street, Trundle. The quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Joseph's. Catholic Church. Mr. Madden gave his daughter away. White chantilly lace was chosen for the beautiful trained bridal gown, which featured a fitted bodice and heart-shaped neckline with long sleeves falling into a peak over the hand. Her pretty full length veil was mounted on a coronet of orange blossoms and she wore a string of pearls. White lily of the valley and frangipanni formed the bridal bouquet. Blue lace was chosen for the pretty ballerina frock worn by her sister Madge, who was her only attendant. She also wore a matching blue headdress. Duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. Keith Jones, a friend of the 'groom. A small reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Madden received the guests, frocked in blue crepe with black accessories. Blue crepe with navy accessories was chosen by the groom's mother who assisted Mrs Madden. Many congratulatory telegrams were read, and the happy couple received numerous cheques and lovely presents. ;Principal=Mary Merle Madden2 |
| Death of Mother | 18 April 1955 | Trundle, NSW, Australia;Olive May Harmer, age 44;Principal=Olive May Nicholson3 |
| Death of Father | 19 August 1968 | Hotel Armatree, Armatree, NSW, Australia; Name: Ivan Llewellyn Harmer Date of Death: 18 Aug 1968 Place of Death: Hotel Armatree, Armatree; usual residence Hotel Armatree, Armatree Occupation: Hotel Keeper Sex: Male Age: 59 Conjugal Status: Married Place of Birth: Trundle NSW Time in Aust Colonies: Father: Harold Thomas Harmer Occupation: Not known Mother: Sarah Margaret Pike Place of Marriage 1: Trundle NSW Age at Marriage 1: 20 Name of Spouse 1: Olive May Nicholson Children of Marriage 1: Joyce 38, Kenneth B 36, Gayle 34 Place of Marriage 2: Parkes NSW Age at Marriage 2: 47 Name of Spouse 2: Judith Anne Wright Children of Marriage 2: Lou-Anne 8, Grant I 6, living; none deceased Informant: J A Harmer, widow, Hotel Armatree, Armatree Cause of Death: Died from a bullet wound caused by a rifle which discharged at close range to the deceased Length of Illness: Finding at Inquest held at Coonamble on the 26 Sep 1968 - C G Ryan Coroner Medical Attendant: Date last seen: Date of Burial: 21 Aug 1968 Place of Burial: Church of England Cemetery Trundle Minister & Religion: Russell Hill, Church of England Undertaker: V Philpott and Sons Witnesses: J Nicholas, J Kearney;Principal=Ivan Llewellyn Harmer4 |
| Death* | 17 July 1999 | Condobolin, NSW, Australia5 |
Family | Mary Merle Madden b. 18 Aug 1929 | |
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Citations
- [S1773] St Augustine's Trundle Parish Registers, baptism Kenneth Bruce Harmer 1932.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Lachlander, Tuesday, March 11, 1952.
- [S1245] Trundle Cemetery headstones.
- [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
- [S1597] Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007, online https://ancestry.com, Kenneth Bruce Harmer 1999.