Historical information

Emma Gerte (Gertrude) Uebergang married William James Atkinson in 1930.
Emma was born in East Doncaster in 1903, the daughter of Carl Heinrich Uebergang and Sarah Buck. Emma’s grandparents were pioneers in Doncaster from 1855 and her father had an orchard in Andersons Creek Road. Mr & Mrs Atkinson had a greengrocery business and general store at 815 Whitehorse Road, almost on the corner of Elgar Road from 1930 until about 1950. (See file for further details). In retirement the couple lived at 63 Zetland Road, Mont Albert and William continued to work as an orchard hand. Emma died in 2000 and is buried in Templestowe Cemetery.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of a happy bridal couple. The lady is wearing a knee length dress and a calf length veil. The man is dressed in a suit. The bride is carrying some flowers.