Norman Albert Astill (abt. 1886 - 1959)

Born about 6 Oct 1886 in New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Florence Alexandria Beatrice (Barter) Astill — married 25 Apr 1911 in Molong, New South Wales, Australia

Died 23 Sep 1959 at about age 72 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Norman Albert Astill was born 1886 at Cumnock, New South Wales, the son of George Astill and Sarah Townsend. His birth was registered in the Molong district. ^[1]

Marriage. On 25th April 1911, Norman married Florence Barter, their marriage registered Molong, New South Wales. ^{[2] [3]}

Molong Argus, Friday 28 April 1911 - Page 4

WEDDING

A wedding which attracted much attention was celebrated in the Anglican Church on Wednesday last, the contracting parties being Miss F. Barter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barter, of Cumnock, and Mr N. Astill, second son of Mr George Astill, late of Yullundry. ... Miss M. Barter (sister of the bride) acted as bridesmaid. ... Mr E. Grimson acted as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party and invited guests adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents ... The happy couple subsequently departed for their future home at Coonamble... ^[4]

Children. Florence and Norman had six children: ^[5]

• Joseph George Astill ((1911-1969
• Lurleen Ella Astill (1916 - 1928)
• Dulcie Elizabeth (1920-1928)
• Norman Albert Astill (1922-1994)
• Florence J. Astill (1925-1928)
• Kathleen M. Astill (1931-1932)

On 2nd November 1928, three of their children died in a house fire at Orange, while their parents shopped in town: Lurline Astill, aged 12, Dulcie Astill, aged 8, and Florence Astilll, aged 3. The children were buried 5th November in the one grave, Lurline and Dulcie lying clasped in each others arms, as they were found. ^[6]

Death. Norman died 1959, his death registered Orange, New South Wales. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Index New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. (Accessed: 21 Mar 2022) Births search: 1886 Birth Registration for Norman A ASTILL (George & Sarah J) Molong 26350/1886
2. ↑ Marriage Index New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. (Accessed 20 Mar 2022) Marriage Search: 1911 Marriage Registration for Norman A ASTILL and Florence A B BARTER, Molong 6167/1911
3. ↑ 1911 'CUMNOCK.',Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954), 27 April, p. 5. , viewed 22 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143501950
4. ↑ Wedding 1911 'WEDDING.', Molong Argus (NSW : 1896 - 1921), 28 April, p. 4. , viewed 22 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100992671
5. ↑ Children confirmed with New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages online birth and death indexes and shared family knowledge
6. ↑ 1928 'FATAL FIRE', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 5 November, p. 5. , viewed 22 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135398045
7. ↑ Death Index New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Death Index. (Accessed: 18 Mar 2022) Deaths search: 1959 Death Registration for Norman Albert ASTILL (George & Kathleen) Orange 22061/1959

• Burial. Find A Grave Norman Albert Astill Orange General Cemetery, NSW
• Orange Cemetery (cdrom) Church of England, Old, 0, 2, 8
• Family information shared by cousins with Christine via email (April 2010)