The West Australian (Perth, WA : Saturday 14 January 1939)
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cockram, of Yorkrakine, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Eileen, of Tammin, to Owen, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. CHATFIELD, of South Tammin.
Sunday Times (Perth, WA : Sunday 9 July 1939)
Lilac and Green for 'Maids
TAMMIN Anglican Church was chosen for the wedding yesterday of Miss Eileen Cockram, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cockram, of Yorkrakine, to Leslie Owen CHATFIELD, son of Mr and Mrs. L. CHATFIELD, of South Tammin.
The bridal frock was of ivory embossed satin, sweeping gracefully to form a long train, which was edged with loops, uplift lines being featured in the long-sleeved bodice. An ivory veil was held with a coronet of orange blossom and was worn over the face on entering the church. She carried a sheaf of roses and chrysanthemums.
Miss Alice Cockram. the first bridesmaid, wore a frock of lilac mousseline, with a picture hat and puffed sleeved Empire bodice. A gold veil and halo were worn and she carried a bouquet of cloth of gold roses. Miss Sylvia Cockram was frocked in seagreen mousseline made on similar lines, and wore a gold veil and halo, and carried a gold bouquet. Mr. Donald Chatfield was best-man, and Mr. Frank Cockram groomsman. The frocking was by Derry's, Barrack-street.
After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the Tammin Hotel, relatives and close friends being present. Later a reception for 350 guests was held at the Agricultural Hall, Yorkrakine.
Mrs. Cockram received and wore a navy French reversible crepe frock with navy accessories and red posy. Mrs. Chatfield chose wool georgette in vintage shade with black hat and accessories and gold posy
Mr. Crogan, an old friend of the family was chairman. Mr. Scott, of Yelveni, had decorated the three tiered cake which was made by the bride's sister. Miss Chatfield rendered a solo "Sincerity." and Miss Bentley was organist.
The bride and bridegroom left by car for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a fuchsia wool delaine ensemble trimmed with navy, navy accessories and stone marten furs (the gift of the bridegroom). The bride's gift to the groom was a signet ring, and the gifts to the bridesmaids from the groom were pearl necklaces and earrings to match.
Cars for the occasion were kindly lent by Mr. L. Underwood.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : Thursday 20 July 1939)
The wedding was solemnised at St. Mark's Church, Tammin, on Saturday. July 8, between Miss Eileen Cockram and Mr. Owen CHATFIELD, the Rev. Gardiner officiating. During the signing of the register Miss J. Chatfield sang "Sincerity." A reception was held later at the Yorkrakine Hall.
