Gilbert Richardson JOLL

This picture, 'Gilbert', was taken in 1973 in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand and sourced from Family. Picture Notes This picture, 'Gilbert', was taken in 1966 in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand and sourced from Family. Picture Notes

• Death Notes

  County Clerk
  G.R. Joll Retires
  
  The recent resignation of Mr G. R. Joll from the staff of the Waitaki County Council marks the end of the career of a man who was noted not only for his efficiency but also for the wide grasp of his position.
  
  Mr Joll's work on the background of the rural water schemes, although time consuming, was extremely valuable and along the same lines, his efforts over a long period of time involving the Otematata village take-over were also worthwhile.
  Mr Joll's greatest attribute however, was probably his clear and incisive mind and his grasp of the various statutes affecting the county.
  In private life, Mr Joll was for many years the treasurer of the Returned Servicemen's Association, he was the county Patriotic Society representative, and one of his great preoccupations was the planting of trees.
  Mr Joll first was appointed to the position of Assistant County Clerk in 1931, and then later became the Chief Executive Officer while still on active service in Italy.
  A short time ago after a period of ill health, Mr Joll retired from the position of county clerk and took over the office of assistant clerk again, handing over his former office to Mr A. Budd. However, ill health forced him into complete retirement and his, resignation was accepted with regret at the last meeting of the county council on Friday.
  (Oamaru Mail 3/7/1974)
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  Death Notice in Oamaru Mail and Otago Daily Times (12/8/74)
  JOLL, Gilbert Richardson,470180, 2nd NZEF, of 58 Tees Street, Oamaru.
  On August 11, 1974, at Oamaru, dearly loved hus¬band of Gladys Joll, dearly loved father of Ian  (Invercargill) and Elizabeth (Mrs M. J. G. Davis, Tarras), aged 64 years.
  The Funeral will leave St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Oamaru, Tomorrow (Tuesday), August 13, after a service commencing at 1 p.m., for the Salisbury Crematorium Timaru. In lieu of flowers, arrangements for donations to the Cancer Research Fund will be made at the church.
  STRINGER, WILSON AND PERKINS LTD.,Funeral  Directors. Oamaru.
  
  

• Family Notes

   Wedding :-  JOLL-CRAIG.
  Much interest centred round the wedding on Saturday of two popular young people, the bride being Gladys, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Craig, of Herbert, and the bridegroom Gilbert Richardson, only son of Mr. J. F. Joll, of Oamaru. St. John's Church, Herbert, had been tastefully decorated with bowls of Christmas lilies, brides' blossom, and native foliage. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. E. Andrews, and members of the choir, of which Miss Craig has for years been a valued members, were present. Mrs. Couch, the organist, played in her usual pleasing style the customary wedding march and also a solo during the signing of the register. A. large number of friends and relations filled the church. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked a pleasing picture in a model gown of ivory satin, the bodice closely fitting the figure, and the long sleeves ending in a point over the hand. A cowl neck in front and buttons down the back accentuated the simplicity, and the skirt fell into a graceful train. Her veil of hand-embroidered net formed a frill at the back of her head, where it was caught and held in place by a wreath of orange blossom. Her bouquet was a sheaf of pale cream roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Laura Craig, as bridesmaid, wearing a becoming frock of green floral georgette with a picture hat of similar shade and satin shoes to tone, and carrying a posy of pale blush roses and aspidistra. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Graham Miller, of Oamaru. as best man, and the duties of usher fell to Mr. George Craig and Mr. Jack Gillespie, brother and cousin respectively of the bride. Mrs Craig wore a smart ensemble—the frock, a silk floral marocain in brown and reddish tones, and the coat of brown silk marocain. With this she wore a beige straw hat trimmed with brown spotted ribbon, the whole toilet being completed by the posy of warm-coloured nasturtiums. Mrs. Joll chose navy and white, her costume hat and accessories carrying out this note. After the ceremony the guests   adjourned to the residence of Mr and Mrs Craig, who received them on the lawn, where the bride and bridegroom also received the congratulations of their friends, after which all made their way to a large marquee for the wedding breakfast. The two-tiered cake having been cut and handed round, the bride and bridegroom left for a short visit to Mr. F. Joll, who, unfortunately, owing to illness was unable to be present at his son's wedding. On returning, the bride donned her travelling frock, a striking costume of light grey tweed with a detachable cape. Her hat, a scarlet felt, matched the fleck of the tweed, and her gloves, shoes and handbag completed a tasteful ensemble. The young couple left then by motor for a tour in the south, confetti and good wishes followed them. Shortly before her marriage, Miss Craig had been entertained by the residents of Herbert at a kitchen tea, and received a collection of useful articles for the future home. The choir also presented her with a fine crystal vase. Recently, Mr. Joll had been made a presentation from the members of the County Council, the gift taking the form of a handsome armchair. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Joll will be in Oamau
  Otago Daily Times and the Oamaru Mail 31/12/1935