Ivy Elizabeth (Atfield) Morison (1909 - 1935)

Born 1909 in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Raymond James Cuthbert Morison — married 12 May 1934 (to 19 Mar 1935) in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Died 19 Mar 1935 at about age 26 in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Ivy Atfield was born on the 22nd of March, 1909 in Nowra to James Atfield and Susie Senior, she was the twin sister of Amy Atfield.^[1] The Atfield family lived at Pyree, NSW.

Ivy married Ray Morison at the All Saints Church, Nowra, on the 5th of May, 1934.

She died from complications from childbirth at Nowra in 1935,^[2] and was buried at the Nowra General Cemetery.^[3] Her son John was buried with her in 2007.

Wedding

Wedding Bells. MORISON— ATFIELD^[4]

A pretty wedding was solemnised at All Saints' Church, Nowra, on Saturday, May 5th, when Ivy, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Atfield, of Pyree, and Ray, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. W. C. Morison, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.

Left to right: James Atfield, Edna Morison, Ray Morison, Ivy Atfield, Joy Fox (flowergirl), Amy Atfield, Selby Morison.

The church was tastefully decorated in pink and white by lady friends of the bride. Rev. Norman Fox officiated, and the bride entered the church on her father's arm (who subsequently gave her away), daintily attired in a clinging gown of ivory angel skin lace and georgette, worn with a veil of Mechlin lace (lent by Mrs. Crawford), mounted on pink tulle and held in place with a headdress of silver ribbon and orange blossoms. Her slash posy was of pink luculia and Cecil Bruner roses; a satin covered horse-shoe was also suspended from her arm; the gift of little Joy Fox. Miss. Amy Atfield and Miss E. Morison (sister of the bridegroom) attended the bride, and were stylishly gowned in angle-length frocks of pink windswept crinkle crepe, trimmed with silver lame and worn with green shoes and hats. They carried sheaves of luculia and gerberas, to tone with their frocks. The tiny train-bearer, Joy Fox, looked sweet in a Kate Greenaway frock of apricot pink taffeta, laced with apple green velvet, and wearing a green poke bonnet. A floral horse-shoe was carried on her arm. Messrs. S. Morison. and Jas. Atfield, jun., attended the bridegroom. During the signing of the register Mrs. E. Bourne sang 'My Prayer,' and Miss Glanville officiated at the organ throughout the ceremony. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links, and his to her a string of pearls. The bridesmaids' received jade dress, rings. At the reception, held in the parish (hall, the bride's mother received her guests in a black satin ensemble with hat ensuite, and carried a posy in autumn shades. The bridegroom's mother assisted her, wearing royal blue with a black velvet picture hat; her posy was of gold roses. Rev. N. Fox acted as chairman at the breakfast, and. the customary toasts were honored. Many valuable presents and cheques were received by the happy couple, who left later for their honeymoon, to the North Coast. The bride travelled in a nigger brown tunic suit, trimmed with white, and worn with hat and shoes en suite, set off by a beautiful cocoa fox fur.

Obituaries

Mrs. Ray Morison^[5]

The death occurred at a private hospital in Nowra of Mrs. Ivy Elizabeth Morison, wife of Mr. Ray Morison, of Pyree, on Tuesday evening. Following on accouchement more than a week previously her life was despaired of right up to the time of her death, although hope was held out for recovery. The infant, a very fine child, survives her. Deceased was a twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Atfield, of Pyree, where she was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. She was a particularly bright young lady, bordering on her 26th year of age, and on various occasions had excelled on the local concert platform, especially in dramatic acts. To her sorrowing husband and other members of the bereaved family we extend our deepest sympathy. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, and was very largely attended, the last sad rites being conducted by the Rev. Norman Fox at the graveside.

Valedictory to Mrs. Morison, by 2A^[6]

Thursday, 19th March, was a day of sorrow for a young husband, infant son, and the parents, brothers, and twin sister of the late Mrs. Raymond Morison. It was no wonder that such a large congregation should assemble in the Church of England on Wednesday last to pay the last respect to a young woman and mother who, up to the time of her passing away, had played her part nobly as a useful, young citizen, a loving young wife, an ideal daughter, and loving sister. Mrs. Morison received her education at the Pyree Public School, and lived in the locality until the time of her death. During her life she associated herself with everything that pertained to the benefit, welfare, and pleasure of the community. Amateur plays that were staged on many occasions found Ivy (the writer asks to be excused for using the name for so many years called) playing a prominent part, sacrificing a lot of time for the good of the cause. After leaving school, she was an energetic worker for Empire Day, and was ever kind and thoughtful to little children. When the Parents and Citizens' Association was formed she was elected hon. treasurer, and filled that position up to the time her illness required hospital attention. Truly can it be said that the finances were carefully and correctly safeguarded during her term of office. When the Rev. Mr. Fox (C.E.) founded a Sunday school locally, he was encouraged by Ivy, and she played the noble part of being a teacher up to the time of her illness. In this work and the progress of the Sunday school she was ever deeply interested, and entered into it with a true womanly and Christian spirit. Both the Presbyterian Church and Church of England will be the poorer by the sad absence of one who lived such a good young life. No one knows better than this scribe what a good daughter she was; ever self-sacrificing to parents, brothers, and twin sister, which gave her so much pleasure. Intimate friendship with Mrs. Morison was a great privilege, and her memory will be ever sacred to those who knew and loved her. Her parents, brothers, and twin sister have the consolation of knowing that one of the best has been taken from their midst. She lived an exemplary life. The large funeral on Wednesday, and her grave covered with so many beautiful wreaths, must have testified to her young sorrowing husband and relatives that Ivy was regarded by all as a miracle of noble womanhood."

Sources

1. ↑ Birthday Party. (1927, April 1). The Nowra Leader (NSW : 1909 - 1939), p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article214035581
2. ↑ NSW BDM: Death 1618/1935
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #142421239
4. ↑ Wedding Bells Morison-Atfield. The Shoalhaven Telegraph. 23 May 1934 p.6
5. ↑ OBITUARY (1935, March 22). The Nowra Leader (NSW : 1909 - 1939), p. 10. Retrieved April 23, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article213923337
6. ↑ Valedictory to Mrs. Morison (1935, March 27). The Shoalhaven Telegraph (NSW : 1881 - 1937), p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121630638

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• A Popular Young Lady (1934, May 5). The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser (NSW : 1891 - 1937), p. 2. Retrieved April 23, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112231675