Arthur Amber (1879 - 1955)

Born 3 Apr 1879 in Athlestone, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Amy (Hunt) Amber — married 21 Jul 1909 in Methodist Church, Hope Valley, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 27 Nov 1955 at age 76 in Athelstone, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

ARTHUR AMBER (Amber-58)

PARENTS. Alfred Amber & Fanny Maria (Smart) Amber

BIRTH. 3 Apr 1879, Athlestone, South Australia, Australia

BIRTH. SA BDM Birth Reg: #217/432: 1879

Family name AMBER

Given names Arthur

Father Alfred AMBER

Mother Fanny Maria SMART

Place of birth District of Adelaide

MARRIAGE. 21 Jul 1909, Methodist Church, Hope Valley, South Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 21 Jul 1909, Amy Hunt, daughter of William Hunt & Maria Jane (Hall) Hunt

MARRIAGE. SA BDM Marriage Reg: #240/163: 1909

Family name AMBER

Given names Arthur

Family name of Spouse HUNT

Given names of Spouse Amy

Place of marriage District of Highercombe

WEDDING REPORT. On Wednesday, July 21, the Methodist Church, Hope Valley, had been tastefully decorated with foliage and flowers by Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Cook, and Miss Hunt on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Arthur Amber, second son of Mr. A. Amber, of Athelstone, to Miss Amy Hunt, second daughter of Mr. W. Hunt, of Hope Valley. The Rev. J. Mills officiated. Mrs. Mitchell presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in an Empire gown of white silk, trimmed with silk insertion and applique and pin tucks. The orthodox veil was worn with a wreath of orange blossom, and she also carried a lovely shower bouquet of white flowers, softened with trailers of fern asparagus. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Avis Hunt (sister) and Miss Amy Cook (friend), who looked pretty in white silk trimmed with insertion lace and tucks, and carried lovely bouquets of white flowers and fern asparagus tied with pale blue streamers; pale blue flowers were worn in the hair. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr. Alfred Amber, and Mr. George Mundy (cousin of the bride). After the ceremony the bridal party were driven to the bride's home, where, the friends and relatives of the happy couple sat down to a sumptuous breakfast. The tables were prettily decorated with pale pink paper, fern, and pink roses. After the usual toasts bad been honored, Mr. and Mrs. Amber left for their future home at Athelstone. the bride wearing a travelling dress of brown cashmere, made in the Empire style and trimmed with velvet buttons and silk insertion; a brown hat set with wings and touches of green tulle.

Children:

(1) Olive Maria Amber, b. abt. 1910, d. 1910

(2) Lawrence William Arthur Amber, b. 1 Aug 1912, d. 16 Apr 1996, m. 29 Jan 1938, Alice Violet Clothier, daughter of Benjamin Clothier & Emily (Mercer) Clothier

(3) Phyllis Amy Amber, b. abt. 1919, d. 12 Jan 1979, m. bef. 1946, Frederick George Clothier, son of Benjamin Clothier & Emily (Mercer) Clothier

(1946). ON Saturday afternoon I went to Athelstone with the Attorney- General (Mr. Abbott, KC). He opened a fair and welcome home to 87 service men, who enlisted from that fertile district nestling below, the Gorge and Black Hill. . . .

STURDY MEN. ARTHUR Amber is another man who remained loyal to his hills. "The place I came from is where my father was carried down there a baby in arms," he told me. "I was born in the old home 67 years ago come the third of April. I went out to work for different people, then started on my own, and never looked back. I had bullocks and have had some hectic trips down those steep hills. I have brought copper ore from that ridge, Walt. Smith’s property. I had a garden and grazing property, and at 60 handed the garden over to my son Laurie. Now I am content to potter about on an acre of land.”

I also met Charlie Amber, just back from a fishing holiday at Blanchetown. He is known as a prominent wood carter on the Gorge road, started with bullock team more than 30 years ago, and has carted thousands of tons.

DEATH. 27 Nov 1955, Athlestone, South Australia, Australia

DEATH. SA BDM Death Reg: #834/6913: 1955

Family name AMBER

Given names Arthur

Place of death District of Adelaide

BURIAL.

Arthur Amber

Birth: 1879

Death: Nov. 27, 1955, Athelstone, South Australia, Australia

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Spouse: Amy Amber (1886 - 1973)

Note: Aged 76 years

Burial: Athelstone Gorge Primitive Methodist Cemetery, Athelstone. Campbelltown City, South Australia, Australia

Death of Spouse: 3 Jun 1973, Athelstone, South Australia, Australia

Sources

• Birth: SA BDM Birth Reg: #217/432: 1879

• Marriage: SA BDM Marriage Reg: #240/163: 1909

• Wedding Report: Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Sat 31 Jul 1909, Page 56: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88302291

• (1946). ON Saturday afternoon: The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) Mon 4 Mar 1946, Page 8: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/48694265

• Death: SA BDM Death Reg: #834/6913: 1955

• Burial: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110144033