| Accession Number | DAD0050 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Darge Photographic Company |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Point Cook |
| Date made | 21 August 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Darge Photographic Company collection of negatives
Description
Captain Richard (Dickie) Williams and his bride Constance Esther Williams (nee Griffiths) leaving St Michael's Congregational Church in Collins Street under a guard of honour following their marriage. Earlier in 1915 he was promoted to lieutenant, Administrative and Instructional Staff. On 17 August 1914 he attended the first war-flying course held at the Central Flying School. Instruction lasted three months; after which he and the three other graduates rejoined their units. Lt Williams performed administrative duties until July 1915 when he returned to Point Cook for two months advanced aviation training. Expecting to depart for India at short notice, he married Constance Griffiths.