Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Parrot's golden wedding

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Parrott celebrated their golden wedding with a family reunion at their home "Truro," Russell Street, Toowoomba, last night. The function took the form of a dinner, at which the usual toasts were honoured. A beautifully iced cake, appropriately decorated with golden flowers, adorned the table, which was attractively arranged with silver vases of golden-hued blossoms. In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Parrot, those present included Mr. and Maurice Duggan, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Parrot (Chinchilla), Mesdames D. P. Carey and P. T. Bolton (Rockhampton), and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Parrot came from Rockhampton to Toowoomba 34 years ago when Mr. Parrot was appointed manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company here. This position he held until his retirement in 1928. Mr. Parrot was actively associated with the West Toowoomba Bowling Club, and Mrs. Parrot the West Toowoomba Croquet Club. Mr. Parrot was for many years secretary of the bowling club, while Mrs. Parrot, who was a foundation member of the croquet club, held the position of president for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Parrot, who have three daughters, one son and eight grandchildren, were married at "Darra," Bishop's House, Brisbane, by the Rev. D. Fouhy on January 29, 1896. Mrs. Parrot was formerly Eleanor Matilda Bolger.

Mr. A. T. Parrot, portrait (Trove, National Library of Australia)

MR. A. T. PARROT

Mrs. A. T. Parrot, a foundation member and past president (Trove, National Library of Australia)

MRS. A. T. PARROT

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 30 January 1946. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)