Robert and Patricia Davidson’s mailbox was fuller than usual this week as they received letters from the Queen, Governor General, The Prime Minster and family congratulating them on their diamond wedding anniversary.
Robert Davidson, was born in 1930 and grew up in Cowra NSW. It was there he meet his beloved wife Patricia (Born in Young, 1932) whilst working together at Edgell’s Cannery.
Pat recalls “During the day we would all work then afterwards the ladies would go home to put on our pretty dresses to come back for the evening shift and mingle with the boys.”
After a short engagement they wed on May 17, 1952 in Pat’s home town, and then boarded a train to Sydney for their honeymoon. 60 years on, Bob and Pat Davidson celebrated their wedding anniversary with their family at Outback Spectacular over the weekend and will be enjoying their 9th cruise to celebrate their milestone.
The pair have called QLD their home for the past 32 years, but during their marriage Bob and Pat have also lived in NSW and Tasmania.
Bob has had many occupations including Postman, Water Carrier, Builder, Real Estate Agent and a Motel Owner, and now enjoys helping out at his son’s business.
Bob and Pat are the proud parents of Robert, Kathy, Will, Gary, John and Sam (deceased) and have 25 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The pair have a great capacity for love and charity, both serving missions for their church – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - and always being available to help friends and family.
Children and grandchildren alike have nothing but respect and admiration for the couple, who after 60 years still enjoy a good rugby league game, a trip to the trots or a show at Twin Towns.
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