655 Australian Brides Here -- For eager sailor husbands who sailed out to the "Victorious" in Plymouth sound to see their wives, managed to get a brief kiss at the bottom of the gangway before they were hustled off again.655 Australian brides of British servicemen arrived at Plymouth last night (Tuesday) in the aircraft carrier "Victorious". They were welcomed by the Lord Mayor or Plymouth, Mr. Isaac Foot, and representatives of the Dominiunt's office. Each bride has brought with her a 251b. parcel of food and towards the end of their voyage from Sydney rations were reduced to prepare them for conditions in this Country. August 07, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).