The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : Saturday 18 January 1890)
BLACKEBY—RANSLEY.- On the 25th December, at the Christian Chapel, Grote Street, by the Rev.T J. Gore, MA. William Augustus Blackeby, to Agnes, second daughter ol the late Thomas Ransley, formerly of Brighton, Sussex, England.
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GOLDEN WEDDINGS BLACKEBY—RANSLEY.—On the 25th of December, 1889, at the Grote street Church of Christ, by the late Pastor T. J. Gore, William, the second son of Phillip and Susan Blackeby to Agnes, the second daughter of the late Thomas and Mercy Ransley. All of the wedding groups are still alive, namely Mr. J. Dumbrell, the bride's stepfather, who gave the bride away; Mr. A. J. Gard best man, brides maids, Mrs. C. Kneale (bride's sister), Mrs. J. Campbell (groom's sister). Present address. 8 Rose street, Glenelg, SA, Australia.
Celebration Of Golden Wedding. Today Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Blackeby will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Mrs. Blackeby was Miss Agnes Ransley, and was married to Mr. Blackeby by the late Mr. T. G. Gore at the home of her parents in Wright street, Adelaide. Bridesmaids were Mrs. E. Kneale (bride's sister) and Mrs. J. Campbell (bridegroom's sister). Mr. A. J. Gard was best man. Mr. J. Dumbrell, step father, gave the bride away. All members of this bridal party are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Blackeby will be at the home of their son, 242 Gilles street, City, where they lived for many years, during this afternoon and evening. Their present address is Rose Street, Glenelg. There are two sons and one daughter —Mrs. E. R Cakebread, of Allenby Gardens; Messrs. E. J. Blackeby, of Kadina; and W. E. Blackeby, of Gilles street; and five grandchildren.
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The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : Friday 23 December 1949)
DIAMOND WEDDING
BLACKEBY—RANSLEY.—Mr. and Mrs. W. A Blackeby of 8 Rose street Glenelg, announce the diamond anniversary of their wedding, solemnised at Church of Christ, Grote street. Adelaide, December 25. 1889. Pastor T J. Gore officiated.
