To measure time with grains of sand, Wes and Ethel Manton would fill a beach with the moments they have shared together.
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On May 7, 1955, the couple said “I do”.
Seventy years later, a celebration was held at Harmony Village in Shepparton with friends and family to commemorate the Mantons’ platinum anniversary.
Numerous bouquets and cards were squeezed on to a table, pieces of cake were passed around and stories of their past flowed as Wes and Ethel sat side by side, their hands intertwined.
Amid all the chatter, one might have missed that each time their eyes locked, they sparked.
Yes, true love really does withstand the test of time.
Sons Neville Manton and Ken Manton hold their parents’ wedding photo above the happy couple.
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Rechelle Zammit
Wes and Ethel Manton on their wedding day in 1955.
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Rechelle Zammit
Ethel Manton, her brother Eric Todd and Wes Manton.
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Rechelle Zammit
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the Mantons’ platinum anniversary.
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Rechelle Zammit
Although the anniversary cake was large, its size paled in comparison to the significance of the occasion.
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Rechelle Zammit
Together, Ethel and Wes Manton cut the cake.
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Rechelle Zammit
Ethel and Wes Manton share a kiss.
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Rechelle Zammit
The couple received many bouquets and cards.
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Rechelle Zammit
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