Selwyn Hogarth Byrnes (1874 - 1942)

Born 1874 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Vivien (Simons) Byrnes — married 6 Oct 1904 in Bowral, New South Wales, Australia

Died 24 Nov 1942 at about age 68 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Selwyn Hogarth Byrnes, the son of Charles Byrnes and Anna Phillips, was born in 1874 at Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. ^[1]

Selwyn Hogarth Byrnes married Vivien Simons in 1904 at Bowral, New South Wales, Australia. ^[2]
Wedding.
On Wednesday, 6th October, a very pretty wedding took place at "Mary-vale," Bowral, between Mr. Selwyn Hogarth Byrnes, second son of Mr. C. J. Byrnes, of "Locksley," and Miss Vivienne Simons, youngest daughter of Mr. James Simons, "Maryvale," Bowral. The ceremony was performed in the drawing-room (which was beautifully decorated for the occasion) by the Rev. J. Craig, in the presence of a large gathering of friends.
The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty in a gown of white silk voile and mechlin lace, with hat of white chiffon and feathers. The bridesmaids were Miss Eva Simons, sister of the bride, and Miss Lena Byrnes, sister of the bride groom, both of whom were beautifully gowned in mouaseline de soie, and wore gold bangles and carried bouquets, gifts of the bridegroom.
After the ceremony the guests were entertained with refreshments in a marquee on the lawn.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Hogarth Byrnes left during the afternoon for the Jenolan Caves.
The bride received a large dumber of presents, including a beautiful silver toilet set from the nursing staff of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. ^[3]

Selwyn Hogarth Byrnes died in 1942 at Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. ^[4]
DEATHS
BYRNES.—November 24, 1942, Selwyn Hogarth, beloved husband of Vivien and dear father of Charles and John and loved brother of Lena, aged 68 years. Privately cremated on 25th instant. ^[5]
Obituary
Mr. Selwyn Hogarth Byrnes (68), of George Street, Parramatta, died in hospital last week. He leaves a widow and two sons (Charles and John). Born at Parramnatta, he was a son of the late ex-Alderman and Mrs. C. J. Byrnes. He had interests in a coal mine on the South Coast, which he managed for many years. The body was privately cremated at Rookwood Crematorium, arrangements being in the hands of Metcalfe and Morris Pty. Ltd., Parramatta.^[6]
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE
The death took place recently at his residence, 74 George-st., Parramatta, of Mr. Selwyn Byrnes, a member of the family which for a long number of years was associated with the old Mt. Pleasant Colliery, Balgownie. During his residence in Wollongong about 25 years ago, the late Mr. Byrnes proved himself a good citizen. He was a trustee of Stuart Park, before it was taken over by the Wollongong Council, and took part in other movements for the advancement of the town.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ NSW birth registration number 17029/1874 BYRNES SELWYN HOGARTH (Parents) CHARLES JOSEPH and HANNAH [sic] MARIA District PARRAMATTA https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au
2. ↑ NSW marriage registration number 8671/1904 BYRNES SELWYN H married SIMONS VIVIEN District BOWRAL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au
3. ↑ "Robertson Advocate" (NSW : 1894 - 1923), Friday 14 October 1904 page 2 column 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114109471
4. ↑ NSW death registration number 29251/1942 BYRNES SELWYN HOGARTH (Parents) CHARLES JOSEPH and ANNA MARIA District PARRAMATTA https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au
5. ↑ "Sydney Morning Herald" (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thursday 26 November 1942 page 8 column 1 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17803496?searchTerm=Selwyn%20Byrnes#
6. ↑ "Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate" (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950), Wednesday 2 December 1942, page 7 columns 3-4 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/107300556
7. ↑ "Illawarra Mercury" (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950), Friday 18 December 1942 page 5 column 3https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/132567711?searchTerm=Selwyn%20Byrnes#

See also:

• Birth NSW BDM Index 17029/1874 BYRNES SELWYN HOGARTH (parents) CHARLES JOSEPH & HANNAH MARIA (PARRAMATTA)

• Marriage NSW BDM Index 8671/1904 BYRNES SELWYN H married SIMONS VIVIEN (BOWRAL)

• Death NSW BDM Index 29251/1942 BYRNES SELWYN HOGARTH (parents) CHARLES JOSEPH & ANNA MARIA (PARRAMATTA)