Emily Jean (Scown) Milne (1921)

Born 15 Apr 1921 in Bordertown, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Arthur William Milne — married 11 Apr 1942 in Mundulla, South Australia, Australia

Biography

Emily Jean Scown, daughter of Ernest Albert Scown & Emily Packer, was born on 15 April 1921 in Bordertown, Wellington, South Australia, Australia. ^[1]

In 1942 Jean married Arthur William Milne. Their wedding was reported in the Border Chronicle (Bordertown, SA : 1908 - 1950), Fri 24 Apr 1942, Page 5 ^[2]

Mundalla Wedding

Milne—Scown

At Mundalla Church of Christ, on Saturday, April 11, the marriage was celebrated of Jean, daughter of Mr and Mrs E. A. Scown, of Cannawigara, to L/Cpl Arthur William, elder son of Mr and Mrs D. R. Milne, of Mundalla. Pastor W. A. Russell officiated, and the church was prettily decorated by Miss M. Henstridge.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of chalkwhite georgette, inlet with lace on bodice and sleeves, the long sleeves coming to a peak over the hands. Her tulle veil was held in place with orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of white flowers.

Misses Shirley Scown and Dorothy Milne were bridesmaids, frocked ....[cont.]

In 1943 Jean (and her husband, Arthur) was registered to vote in Bordertown, Barker, South Australia. ^[3]

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Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "South Australia Births 1842-1928"
   Registration Number: 75A/409
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 November 2023)
   First name(s): Emily Jean; Last name: Scown; Gender: Female; Birth date: 15 Apr 1921; Place: Bordertown; District: Wellington; State: South Australia; Country: Australia; Father's first name(s): Ernest Albert; Father's last name: Scown; Mother's first name(s): Emily; Mother's last name: Packer; Registration number: 75A/409.
2. ↑ Wedding Notice: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
   Border Chronicle (Bordertown, SA : 1908 - 1950), Fri 24 Apr 1942, Page 5 : Mundalla Wedding
   Trove Article (accessed 28 October 2023)
3. ↑ 1943 Electoral Register: "Australia Electoral Rolls"
   Page: 20
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 November 2023)
   First name(s): Emily Jean; Last name: Milne; Sex: Female; Year: 1943; Occupation: Domestic duties; Address: Bordertown; Place: Bordertown; District: Barker; Sub-district: Bordertown; Number: 1152; State: South Australia; Country: Australia.