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Dr Alfred And Lesley Johnston

1939
Overview

Group photograph of Dr Alfred And Lesley Johnston on their wedding day.

Five people standing and two woman sitting in chairs at front.

Alfred Johnston is in military uniform. Lesley is wearing a dark coloured dress with light shirt and collar and holding a bouquet of flowers. There are bows on the shoes.

Historical information

Alfred Johnston was son of Harry Frederich Johnston, Surveyor General of WA, and brother of Senator EB Johnston (died 1942).

Born in East Perth and educated at Guildford Grammar School.

Completed his Tertiary Study at Melbourne University.

Served as a gunner in 103 Howitzer Infantry in the Great War, and was wounded at The Somme.

On the outbreak of World War II he joined the Army Medical Corps and served in the Middle East and Mediterranean. When the war was over, returned to Perth to practise.

Alfred's maternal grandparents lived at 46 Victoria Avenue, Claremont. Dr Johnston moved from Colin Street to Victoria Avenue.

Dr Johnston had 5 children - Leslie Francis, Laurence Alfred, Jennifer Anne, Annette and Harley.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--9-120-b
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Social History
Year
1939
Links to additional resources
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Last modified
Thursday, 24 July, 2025
Completeness
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Wedding Group
Dr Alfred And Lesley Johnston
Wedding Group
Source: Claremont Museum 09.120b

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