Legend of the Nepean David Trist OAM and his wife Betty celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary with their extended family on 28th January, 2025.

David and Betty were married in St John’s Church of England church in Mt Druitt in 1950, with the wedding reception at Betty’s family home in Melbourne Street, St Marys, before travelling by train to Kiama for their honeymoon.

Shortly after their marriage, David was posted to the Commonwealth Bank in Lockhart, the first of their country NSW postings, before living in Hay, Mittagong, Bowral, Penrith and Wagga Wagga, before settling in St Marys.

David and Betty subsequently enjoyed what they describe as ‘the highlights of their marriage’ over an extended period of time, rearing three children who subsequently added eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren to the family tree.

Having lived during the reign of five British Monarchs: King George V, King Edward VIII, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, David and Betty received their congratulatory card from King Charles and Queen Camilla, in addition to cards from the Australian Governor-General Samantha Mostyn, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns.