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• 24 Aug 1934: Citizens Honor Cr. and Mrs. Pridham, Complimentary Ball a Huge Success. Prominent Citizens Burlesque Debutant Set Amidst Great Laughter
  The popularity and esteem of Cr. W J. Pridham (shire president) and Mrs Pridham, in the eyes of the ratepayers of the Braybrook Shire was amply demonstrated last night.
  On July 26 Cr Pridham broke new ground in the social life of the shire when he inaugurated the first presidential ball, and so great was the appreciation of the citizens at this wonderful effort that a return ball was arranged and held last night, as a testimony on the regard in which the people hold Cr Pridham and Mrs Pridham and in recognition of their hospitality.
  So well, also, were the catering and other arrangements of the presidential ball carried out that the executive committee of the return ball considered they could not do better than adopt a similar method of entertainment.
  The debutantes, and their partners who performed so well at the presidential ball, were again in attend ance, but did not perform.
  [full article on Trove]
  By GEO. ACKLAND, Special "Advocate" Representative William James Pridham¹²
• 29 Jan 1947: 21st Birthday Party For Beaconsfield Girl
  IVY, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Buckleigh, of Greenvalley Pony Stud Farm, Telegraph Rd., Beaconsfield, celebrated her 21st birthday at a jolly party in the Upper Beaconsfield hall on January 18th. More than 100 friends of Ivy and the Buckleigh family were present, some coming from as far as Melbourne and Mortlake to do honor to her.
  One of the highlights of the evening occurred when Mr. Bert Luke, of Beaconsfield, took a flashlight photo, of a small family group standing behind the attractive two-tiered birthday cake made and decorated by Mrs. Buckleigh.
  Ex-Cr. Goff, of Coburg, Ivy’s grandfather, presented her with the traditional key, in the unavoidable absence of her father. Ex-Cr. W. Pridham, of Braybrook, also added his congratulations arid wished the guest of honor every happiness. Ivy charmingly responded and thanked all for their good wishes and lovely presents. Humphrey’s Orchestra provided excellent music for the dances and Mr. Stan Pateman was the very capable M.C. The catering was attended to by Williams Bakery, of Berwick, and was much enjoyed. All present voted it a wonderful evening. Ivy Florence Buckleigh, William James Pridham¹³
• 16 Jul 1947: Beaconsfield Bride Wed At Coburg
  MISS MABEL HIND, relative of the bride, sweetly rendered the beautiful solo, “The Lord’s Prayer,” during the signing of the register at the marriage of Miss Ivy Florence Winifred Buckleigh, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Buckleigh, of Telegraph Rd., Beaconsfield, at Holy Trinity Church of England, Coburg, at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday week, to Mr. Keith Gladston Baker, youngest son of Mrs. H Baker, and the late Mr. H. Baker, of South Melbourne.
  Against her lovely gown of figured magnolia satin the attractive bride carried a bouquet of white gardenias. She entered the church on her father’s arm, and was followed up the aisle by her two sisters Edna and Grace as bridesmaids. Margaret, her youngest sister, was train-bearer. All three attendants wore picture gowns of filmy white tulle mounted over blue celanese silk and held pretty bouquets of multi-colored pastel flowers.
  Rev. B. Crossley was officiating clergyman, and the groom was supported by his brother Harry, as best man, Mr. Gordon Reynolds being groomsman.
  Among the 60 guests later entertained at a reception in the Church of England Hall, Coburg, were ex-Cr. Geo Goff, of Coburg, the bride’s grandparents, also ex-Cr. W. Pridham and Mrs. Pridham, of Flemington. Ex-Cr. Pridham received the guests.
  For travelling the bride wore a pink and blue crepe frock with blue coat finished with black piping.
  Mr. and Mrs. Baker will be residing at 50 Richard St., Coburg. Ivy Florence Buckleigh, Keith Gladstone Baker, William James Pridham¹⁴