William Albert Walsh & Winifred Agnes Coleman 
William and Winifred were married in a religious ceremony on October 7th, 1898 in St. Michael's Church, Wagga Wagga NSW by Reverend Father Dwyer.1
Marriage/Union Notes
NSW Marriage Cert No. 8691/1898 states that the marriage of William A WALSH to Winifred A COLEMAN was registered in the district of Wagga Wagga NSW, in 1898.
Family Notes
Wagga Wagga Express (NSW) - Saturday 8 October 1898
“A QUIET CEREMONY.
A quiet but very pleasing little ceremony took place at St. Michael's Church yesterday afternoon, when Mr. William Albert Walsh and Miss Winnifred Agnes Coleman were united in wedlock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Dwyer, and only the relatives and a few immediate friends of the couple were present. The bride was given away by Mr. William Walsh, and looked charming in a very pretty dress of cream bengaline with chiffon trimmings and hat to match. Miss K. Coleman, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a pretty costume of cream and green.
After the wedding the party drove to 'Whitfeld,' Tarcutta-road, the residence of the bride-groom's father, where the breakfast was served and the usual toasts honored.
Mr. and Mrs. Walsh left for Albury by the evening train to spend their honeymoon. Mrs. Walsh wore a green tailor made travelling dress with hat to match.
The happy couple were the recipients of a large number of handsome presents, and carry with them into their new sphere the good wishes of a host of friends.”
Wagga Wagga Advertiser (NSW) - Tuesday 11 October 1898 - Wedding
WALSH—COLEMAN.
The marriage of Mr. William Albert Walsh aud Miss Winifred Agnes Coleman took place on Friday afternoon in St. Michael's Church. The ceremony, which was a quiet one, was performed by the Rev. Father Dwyer and only the relatives and a few intimate friends of the happy couple were present.
The bride, who was given away by Mr. W. Walsh, wore a handsome and becoming costume of cream bengaline with chiffon trimmings aud hat to match. She was attended as bridesmaid by her sister Miss K. Coleman, who wore a pretty dress of cream and green.
After the ceremony the wedding breakfast took place at " Whitfeld," the residence of the bride-groom's father, when the toasts usual to such an occasion were houored. Mr. W. Walsh proposed the health of the bride and Mr. P. K. White cordially supported the toast and the bridegroom suitably responded. Mr. W. M. J. Walsh proposed "The Ladies," and Mr. G. O'Keefe responded on behalf of the fair sex.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A, Walsh left for Albury, where they are spending their honeymoon, by the evening train, Mrs. Walsh wearing a green tailor-made travelling costume and hat to match.
They were accompanied by their friends to the station and were seen off amid general congratulations and good wishes. The guests then returned to "Whitfeld," where a most pleasing evening was spent.
The presents, which were numorous and handsome, included the following :— Bridegroom's father, pony " Storm ,"
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman (Bathurst), silver and cut-glass cruet;
Mr. and Mrs. M'Coll (Sydney), silver egg stand;
Mr. and Mrs. Byrne (Sydney), serviette rings;
Mr. and Mrs. Coffey, set carvers ;
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. L. Horsley (Yabtree), cheque ;
Mr. and Mrs. J. Fuller, silver cut-glass pickle jar;
Mr. and Mrs. Chappel, afternoon tea ser- vice ;
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan (Sydney), dinner service ;
Mr. and Mrs. Johnstone (Sydney), dessert service ;
Mrs. Fitzhardinge and Mr. G. B. Fitzhardinge, two breakfast cruets;
Miss Alice Walsh, hand-painted mirror;
Miss Angie Walsh, pair worked slippers;
Miss K. Coleman (Sydney), case of linen;
Miss Maude Coleman (Bathurst), set of silver dessert spoons;
Miss Nellie Tighe (Sydney) silver butter dish ;
Miss MacNamara (Sydney) silver jam dish;
Miss Arthur, cheese bowl;
Master and Miss Edie Chappell, doz. cut wine glasses ;
Rev. Father Dwyer (Wagga) cheque ;
Mr. W. M. J. Walsh, cheque :
Mr. L. Trainor, (Yass) silver salt cellars and silver-mounted pipe :
Messrs. J. A. and E. Bellair, set carvers—6 pieces ;
Mr. R. A. O'Keefe, set silver and ebony knife rests;
Mr. Howe (Sydney) silver jam dish;
Mr. King (Sydney) silver butter dish;
Mr. J. Taylor, cream jug;
Mrs. T. J. Byrnes, case of linen; and many others."
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Personal Details
Birth Notes
NSW Birth Cert No. 18961/1869 states that the birth of William A WALSH was registered in the district of Wagga Wagga NSW, in 1869. His father's name was recorded as William WALSH and his mother's name was recorded as Mary J B WALSH. (nee Wood).Death Notes
Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW) - Thursday 20 September 1945 - Death
"Mr. W. A. Walsh - Mr. William Alfred Walsh, who died recently at his home, Bright Street, Marrickville, as the result of a street accident early in the year, was a member of a well known Wagga family.
He received his early education from the Presentation Nuns at Mt. Erin, Wagga, and later was one of the first pupils to attend St. Ignatius' College, Riverview, when Father Dalton was Rector.
He was married to Winifred Coleman, of Wagga. He acquired a reputation as an elocutionist.
After Requiem Mass at St. Brigid's, Marrickville, the funeral proceeded to Rookwood Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, daughter, Mollie (Mrs. L. Halberstater, Townsville), and son, Bill (7th Division, A.I.F.)."
NSW Death Cert No. 18148/1945 states that the death of William Alfred WALSH was registered in the district of Marrickville NSW, in 1945. His father's name was recorded as William WALSH and his mother's name was recorded as Mary WALSH (nee Wood).Birth Notes
NSW Birth Cert No. 14401/1874 states that the birth of Winifred COLEMAN was registered in the district of Mudgee NSW, in 1874. Her father's name was recorded as William COLEMAN and her mother's name was recorded as Catherine COLEMAN.Death Notes
Qld Death Cert No. 1949/C4070 states that the death of Winifred Agnes WALSH was registered in Townsville Qld, in 1949. Her father's name was recorded as John COLEMAN and her mother's name was recorded as Catherine COLEMAN (nee Quinn).
The Ryerson Index has a death notice stating that the death of Winifred Agnes WALSH, on the 18-Sep-1949, at Townsville Qld, was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on the 23-Sep-1949.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) - Friday 23 September 1949 - Deaths
"WALSH, Winifred Agnes.—September 18, 1949, at Townsville, relict of the late William Alfred and dearly beloved mother of Mary (Mrs. Halberstater) and William. R.I.P."
The cemetery records for Belgian Gardens, (Townsville Cemetery) record the internment for Winifred Agnes WALSH, aged 75, and female, took place on the 19th September 1949.
William Albert Walsh
William was born in 1869 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.2
Winifred Agnes Coleman
Winifred was born in 1874 in Mudgee, NSW.2
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Children
Birth Notes
NSW Birth Cert No. 35403/1899 states that in, 1899, the birth of Mary A WALSH was registered in the district of Wagga Wagga, NSW. Her father's name was recorded as William A WALSH and her mother's name was recorded as Winifred A WALSH.
Is this our Mary A Walsh????
Mary (Molly) Angela Walsh
Mary (Molly) was born in October 1899 in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.6
1 Newspaper clipping
2 NSW BD&M web site
3 Newspaper death notice
4 Cemetery Records
5 Ryerson Index - Death Notice
6 Halberstater Reunion book
7 Townsville Cemetery Records
2 NSW BD&M web site
3 Newspaper death notice
4 Cemetery Records
5 Ryerson Index - Death Notice
6 Halberstater Reunion book
7 Townsville Cemetery Records
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