Olive May Irene Gay1

(1908 - 1939)
Family
FatherWilliam Herbert Gay
MotherHarriet Susan Garrard2 b. a 1880
ChartsHenry Talbot Descendants Chart
Hobbs Descendants Chart

Spouse: Alan Arthur Charles Alfred Alchin (21 September 1906 - 1 July 1963)
     Children:

Life Events

     Olive May Irene Gay was born on 6 April 1908 in Petersburg, South Australia, daughter of William Herbert Gay and Harriet Susan Garrard.1

On 12 June 1926, Olive, aged 18, married Alan Arthur Charles Alfred Alchin, aged 19, son of William Thomas Alchin and Annie Margaret Talbot, in St James CE Church in Jamestown, South Australia.1

She died on Sunday, 17 December 1939, aged 31 years, 8 months and 11 days, in Peterborough, South Australia.3

Olive was buried on 19 December 1939 in the Peterborough Cemetery, plot 479, Peterborough, South Australia, by Reverend C. C. Crowley.4

Citations

  1. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  2. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  3. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.
  4. [S54] South Australian Councils Cemeteries Search, online http://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=130
  5. [S50] GenesReunited, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk

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William Herbert Gay

Family

Spouse: Harriet Susan Garrard (about 1880 - )
     Child:

Life Events

      On 29 November 1902, William, married Harriet Susan Garrard, in the residence of W.T. Gay in Peterborough, South Australia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S3] Marriage Registrations, South Australian Marriages 1842-1916.

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Lawrence Vincent Charles Edson1

(1902 - 1931)
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Life Events

     Lawrence Vincent Charles Edson was born on 8 August 1902 in Lyndoch, South Australia.1

On 2 February 1922, Lawrence, aged 19, married Dorothy Susan May Anderson, aged 17, daughter of George Patrick Anderson and Sarah Jane Norman, in the Registry Office in Adelaide, South Australia.1

Lawrence and Dorothy were divorced in 1928 in South Australia.2

On 17 July 1929, Lawrence, aged 26, married Mary Katherine Malycha, aged 20, in Adelaide, South Australia.1

He died on Thursday, 23 July 1931, aged 28 years, 11 months and 15 days, in Adelaide, South Australia,
ADELAIDE SENSATION.
     Lawrence Vincent Churles Edson, aged 28 years, tram conductor, of Ashley Streett, Torrenville (S.A.), shot himself in the head on July 23 in a room at the Adelaide watch house while he was being questioned about the disappearance of his wife. He died two hours later in hospital. Later in the day the police, digging in the back yard of Mrs. Edson's home at Knoxville, discovered her dead body.
     Following an interview at the watchhouse Edson had been told that the police were not satisfied with his statement, and that it was intended to detain him until they searched his house and dug in the yard. Edson pulled out a revolver and shot himself in the head.3
Lawrence was buried on 25 July 1931 in the West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, A service was conducted by Adjutant Beck of the Salvation Army. There were no flowers or wreaths on the grave and very few people attended.2

Citations

  1. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  2. [S195] "Trove" Digititised Newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/
  3. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.

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Peter Brian Andrew1

(1914 - )
Family
FatherWalter Stanley Andrew1 b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 1955
MotherAmy Edith Perry1 b. 4 Dec 1884, d. 1950
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Peter Brian Andrew was born on 8 July 1914 in North Unley, South Australia, son of Walter Stanley Andrew and Amy Edith Perry.1

Peter began military service on 13 January 1942 in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, when he enlisted in the Australian Army. His service number was N303845. He was discharged on 30th September 1945, with the rank of Private in the 7 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.2

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au

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Geoffrey Perry Andrew1

(1915 - 1950)
Family
FatherWalter Stanley Andrew1 b. 18 Jul 1881, d. 1955
MotherAmy Edith Perry1 b. 4 Dec 1884, d. 1950
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Geoffrey Perry Andrew was born on 4 November 1915 in Adelaide, South Australia, son of Walter Stanley Andrew and Amy Edith Perry.1

On 10 August 1939, Geoffrey, aged 23, married Alice Gwendolyn Evatt, in St Phillip's Church in Church Hill, New South Wales, Australia.2

BRIDE AND MAIDS IN CRINOLINES.
Topknots of Hyacinths.

     A TIGHTLY-FITTING BODICE of white patterned ring velvet, and a full crinoline skirt of white marquisette, formed the bridal frock worn by Miss Gwen Evatt for her marriage last night at St. Philip's Church, Church Hill, with Mr. Geoffrey Perry Andrew.
     The bride, who is the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Evatt, of Wollstonecraft, added a cut tulle veil, which fell from a top-knot of white hyacinths, and she carried a bouquet of the same flowers. She also wore the bridegroom's gift, a pendant of amethyst set in gold. Later, when she left the reception she added a full-length hooded cloak of amethyst velvet.
She was attended by Mrs. Peter Andrew, Misses Margery Evatt, Beryl Appleton, and Gwen Coles. Their crinoline frocks of orchid pink butterfly sheer were worn with muffs and top-knots of pink and blue hyacinths.
     The Rev. L. N. Sutton officiated, and the bridegroom, who is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Andrew, of Wollstonecraft, was attended by Messrs. Peter Andrew, C. Fagin, Don Hall, and Leslie Haynes.
     The reception took place at Farmer's Oak Hall. The honeymoon will be spent motoring to Port Macquarie and the North Coast. Afterwards, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew will live at Killara.2

 Geoffrey began military service on 22 May 1942 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, when he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force. His service number was 422368. He was discharged on 27th September 1945, with the rank of Leading Aircraftman with the 7 Mobile Works Squadron, Royal Park.3

He died on Monday, 19 June 1950, aged 34 years, 7 months and 15 days, in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia, from injuries received in a road accident.
At the time of his death his address had been Coronga Crescent, Killara.4
Geoffrey Perry Andrew, 33, of Coronga Crescent, Killara, was fatally injured yesterday when he was knocked down by a P.M.G. truck in Erskineville Road, Newtown.
Central District Ambulance took Andrew to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He died soon after admission.
Andrew's wife is a daughter of Mr. G. J. Evatt, and a niece of Dr. H. V. Evatt. There are two children.2

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S195] "Trove" Digititised Newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/
  3. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
  4. [S123] NSWs Birth, Deaths & Marriages, online http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/Index/IndexingOrder.cgi/…

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John Manus Salmon1

(1904 - 1972)
Family
FatherMichael Francis Salmon1 b. 29 Oct 1881, d. 24 Jul 1943
MotherAnna Maria Oxlade1 b. 22 Aug 1881, d. 10 Aug 1961
ChartsHector Oxlade Descendants Chart
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Eliza Alice Oxlade

Life Events

     John Manus Salmon was born on 15 June 1904 in Croydon, South Australia, son of Michael Francis Salmon and Anna Maria Oxlade.1

On 28 April 1934, John, aged 29, married Edna May Jeffries, aged 20, daughter of Hurtle Robert Jeffries and Beatrice Hannah Sincock, in Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Semaphore, South Australia.2

He died on Tuesday, 28 November 1972, aged 68 years, 5 months and 13 days, in Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, He had been living in Taperoo.3

John was buried in the Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, South Australia.4

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  2. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  3. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.
  4. [S44] Adelaide Cemeteries Authority, online http://www.aca.sa.gov.au/RecordsSearch.aspx

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Edna May Jeffries1

(1913 - 1986)
Family
FatherHurtle Robert Jeffries1 b. 14 Sep 1887, d. 27 Apr 1956
MotherBeatrice Hannah Sincock2 b. 18 Nov 1889, d. 28 Mar 1966
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Life Events

     Edna May Jeffries was born on 17 June 1913 in York, Thebarton, South Australia, daughter of Hurtle Robert Jeffries and Beatrice Hannah Sincock.1,3

On 28 April 1934, Edna, aged 20, married John Manus Salmon, aged 29, son of Michael Francis Salmon and Anna Maria Oxlade, in Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Semaphore, South Australia.1

She died on Monday, 28 July 1986, aged 73 years, 1 month and 11 days, in Osborne, South Australia.4

Edna was buried on 1 August 1986 in the Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, South Australia.4

Citations

  1. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  2. [S169] Ancestry.com.au/Salmon family tree, online ancestry.com.au.
  3. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  4. [S44] Adelaide Cemeteries Authority, online http://www.aca.sa.gov.au/RecordsSearch.aspx

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Hurtle Robert Jeffries1

(1887 - 1956)
Family

Spouse: Beatrice Hannah Sincock (18 November 1889 - 28 March 1966)
     Children:

Life Events

     Hurtle Robert Jeffries was born on 14 September 1887 in York, South Australia.2

On 4 April 1908, Hurtle, aged 20, married Beatrice Hannah Sincock, aged 18, in the residence of Mr Jennings in Adelaide, South Australia.3

He died on Friday, 27 April 1956, aged 68 years, 7 months and 13 days, in Queenstown, South Australia.4

Hurtle was buried on 30 April 1956 in the Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, South Australia.5

Citations

  1. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  2. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  3. [S3] Marriage Registrations, South Australian Marriages 1842-1916.
  4. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.
  5. [S44] Adelaide Cemeteries Authority, online http://www.aca.sa.gov.au/RecordsSearch.aspx

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