Henery STRANGE [1707]

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Chronicle Saturday 30 November 1918
COUNTRY NEWS
CHERRY GARDENS, November 19.- On Saturday Bro. T. Turner, D.C.R., of the Rechabite Order, unveiled an honor roll at the Morning Star Tent here. The names on the roll are:- Private Melville Henry Paddick (an Anzac). Sergeant Arthur Thomas Strange and Eric Robertson Cox, Corporal Ernest William Burpee, Sergeants Cook and Frederick George Matthews, Privates Jesse Strange, George John Strange, Chark's Gladstone Ricks, William Ledgard, Leland Broadbent. Laurence Robert Lewis, and Bert Brumby. Two have made the supreme sacrifice Privates J. Strange and C. B. G. Ricks. Mr. Turner also unveiled the photograph of Bro. Henry Strange, the secretary and treasurer of the Morning Star, Hopeful Star, and Silver Star tents. Bro. Strange has been an ardent worker in the Rechabite Order for a great number of years. For three years he was one of the high officers of the South Australian district, and in 1913 district high chief ruler. He has been a Rechabite for 37 years, and has been the treasurer of the Morning Star (male branch) for 34 years, and secretary for 15 years. He has been secretary of the ladies branch of the Hopeful Star for 32 years, and 34 years treasurer. He was a founder its secretary and treasurer ever since. The Morning Star Tent was opened in a little cottage in 1864, and the first secretary was Mr. Isaac Darwent. The other secretaries were Messrs. W. S. Tozer, John Mildwater, John Hill, and I. Brown. Members of the Sons of Freedom (juvenile branch) of Hindmarsh contributed to the programme.

The Advertiser Saturday 27 October 1928
A SURPRISE PARTY.
At Cherry Gardens on October 20 the near relatives at Mr. Henry Strange tendered him a surprise party, to celebrate his 74th birthday. Speeches were made by Messrs. E., L, and George Strange. F. Shiedow, W. Palmer, and S. Lewis. Company songs, elocutionary items, and games were the order of the evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Shiedow, Mr and Mrs E. Strange, Mr. and Mrs. W. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. George Strange. Mr. L. Strange, Mr. S. Lewis, Misses Doris Shiedow, Audrey, Shirley, and Kathleen Strange, and Masters Malcolm Strange, Ernie and Max Palmer, and Ray Lewis.

  Research Notes:

Arrived in Adelaide 1881 on Star of India; occupation Market Gardener; resided Cherry Gdns; Goodwood Park; religion Methodist.

Henery married Charlotte Susannah RICKS [1779] [MRIN: 573], daughter of John RICKS [5378] and Martha Ann BROOKS [5379], on 15 Oct 1879 in Malford, Wiltshire, England. (Charlotte Susannah RICKS [1779] was born in Sep 1860 in Wil, England and died 1930s in Adelaide, South Australia.)

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The Advertiser Thursday 24 October 1929
GOLDEN WEDDING
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Strange, of Cherry Gardens, on Tuesday, October 15, a number of relations met to congratulate them on reaching the 50th anniversary of their marriage. The decorations were carried out with old gold streamers. The two tier wedding cake was decked with gold trimmings, and was a gift of Mrs. C. Ricks. Mrs. Strange was gowned in black crepe de chine, with gold buttons, and carried a spray of golden-hued flowers. Each wore a golden crown. There were a large number of telegrams, letters, and presents from relations and friends. The children's gift to the parents was an easy chair. A sovereign, after being in the possession of Miss Brown, of Melbourne, for twenty years, was presented. The remaining presents of fifty years ago were displayed. The toast 'Our Dad and Mum' was proposed by Mr. E. Strange (eldest son) and supported by Mr. L. Strange, the Rev. A. Strange. Mr. W Palmer. Mr. F. Sheidow. Mr. Henry Sheidow. Mr. A. Whibley, Masters E. Palmer and M. Strange, Mr. Strange. sen, replied. The arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. W. Palmer (daughter). Those taking part in the programme were Mrs. E. Strange. Mrs. W. Palmer, Misses D. and G. Sheidow, Ruth, Audrey, and Shirley Strange, Dorothy Lewis, Messrs. A. and L. Strange, Masters Ern and Max Palmer, Malcolm and Keith Strange. Mr. E. Strange was M.C.