Ruth Elma (Counsell) Trevorrow (1904 - 1966)

Born 25 Jul 1904 in Malvern, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Herbert John Trevorrow — married 23 Dec 1937 (to 10 Jun 1961) in Rose Park, South Australia, Australia

Died 28 Jan 1966 at age 61 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Ruth (usually known as Elma) was born in Malvern, South Australia during 1904. She is the daughter of Frank Counsell and Ellen Moody. She passed away in Adelaide, South Australia during 1966.

Ruth was born in Malvern, South Australia on 25 July 1904.^[1]

Ruth married Herbert John Trevorrow in Rose Park, South Australia on 23 December 1937.^[2] The following wedding report was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Border Watch, on 30 December 1937:^[3]

TREVORROW—COUNSELL.

At the Rose Park Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon last, the marriage took place of Ruth Elma, daughter of Mrs. E. F. Counsell, of Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park, and the late Mr. F. H. Counsell, to Herbert John, son of Mrs. H. and the late Mr. J. E. Trevorrow, of Mount Gambier. The Rev. A. H. Bell officiated. :The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. Kingsley Counsell, wore a handsome gown of magnolia brocaded suede, patterned in a leaf design and moulded to the figure. The yoke was handworked in a lace pattern, and the tight-fitting sleeves were pleated at the shoulders and trimmed with small buttons. A deep cream Callibuntal hat, trimmed with large velvet leaves, was worn, and the bride carried a sheaf of deep cream gladioli and vangipani.

The bridesmaid, Miss Gwenyth Counsell, sister of the bride, chose a graceful frock of salmon pink brocaded suede, cut on princess lines, with short pleated sleeves and trimmed with a long plaited girdle falling to the hem in front. A large crinoline hat, trimmed with velvet leaves, completed the ensemble. The bridesmaid carried a sheaf of salmon pink gladioli. Mr. W. N. Oates was best man and Mr. Malcolm Coward was at the organ. The usher was Mr. R. S. Moody. The church was beautifully decorated with salmon pink gladioli and blue agapanthus.

A reception was held at the Wentworth, where 60 guests were entertained. Mrs. Counsell (the bride's mother) was smartly gowned in deep amethyst crepe with hip length coat. She wore a black callibuntal hat trimmed with velvet flowers toning with the frock, and carried a posy of golden emblem rosebuds. Mrs. Trevorrow, mother of the bridegroom, wore an attractive floral frock of autumn shades with a brown coat, hat and accessories. She carried a posy of deep gold gladioli.

After the reception the bride and bridegroom left by the express for Melbourne. The bride's travelling dress was light navy French crepe of floral design, with full sleeves and a high neckline, finished with rolled collar. She wore a navy callibuntal hat and navy accessories.

Ruth died in Adelaide, South Australia on 28 January 1966 at the age of 61 years.^[4]

Ruth was buried at the St. Jude's cemetery in Brighton, South Australia.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Surname: COUNSELL Given Names: Ruth Elma Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1904 Gender: F Father: Frank Hedley COUNSELL Mother: Ellen Florence MOODY Birth Residence: Malvern District: Adelaide Book/Page: 733/22
2. ↑ Groom Surname: TREVORROW Groom Given Names: Herbert John Bride Surname: COUNSELL Bride Given Names: Ruth Elma Marriage Date: 23-Dec-1937 Marriage Place: Congregational Church Rose Park Groom Age: 35 Groom Marital Status: S Groom Father: John Edgar TREVORROW Bride Age: 33 Bride Marital Status: S Bride Father: Frank Hedley COUNSELL District: Norwood Book/Page: 384/5141
3. ↑ 1937 'Wedding', Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954), 30 December, p. 6. , viewed 13 Jun 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article78004876
4. ↑ Surname: TREVORROW First Names: Ruth Elma Death Date: 28-Jan-1966 Age: 61 Gender: F Marital Status: W Place of Death: Adelaide Residence: Hillcrest Relative: Herbert John TREVORROW [DH] District: Adelaide Book/Page: 5A/724
5. ↑ Surname: TREVORROW First Names: Ruth Elma Death Date: Not Recorded Burial Date: 03-Mar-1966 Age: 61 Cemetery: Brighton St Judes Anglican Relations: Not Recorded Notes: Of Hillcrest. Source: Burial Register Source 2: Not Recorded Photo: Not Recorded District Code: 1 EventYear: 1966