Alice Ethel (Summerton) Finch (1882 - 1941)

Born 2 Sep 1882 in Port Gawler, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Oswald Harold Finch — married 8 Aug 1912 in Gawler, South Australia, Australia

Died 25 Jan 1941 at age 58 in Blair Athol, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Alice (Summerton) Finch was born in South Australia, Australia

BIRTH

Alice Ethel Summerton was born 1882. Daughter of John Edward Summerton and Mary Boyle

MARRIAGE.

On August 8 the Gawler Baptist Church was the scene of an interesting wedding when Miss Alice Ethel Summerton the youngest daughter of Mr. J. E. Summer- ton, of Queen street, "Woodbine," was married to Mr. Oswald H. Finch of Gawler, the youngest son of Mr. J. Finch, Queen-street. The Rev. T. Vigis officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked pretty in a white crepe de- chine gown; the crossover bodice had trimmings of silk insertion and lace, with silk fringe to match. The trained skirt was adorned with orange blossom. She wore a tulle veil becomingly arranged over a wreath of orange blossom, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white stocks and maiden hair fern, tied with white streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss Maggie Moore. Miss Clarice Finch, and Miss Effie Summerton. The two first named wore cream cloth gowns, whilst Miss Summerton wore a cream silk dress. They carried large, sprays of pink and white flowers, with streamers of pink rib- bon to match. Their gifts from the bridegroom, were pearl gold brooches. Mr. A. Badman acted as best man and Mr. A. R. Summerton was the groomsman. After the ceremony the happy couple, with relatives and friends, adjourned to the lecture hall, where an appetising breakfast awaited them, and the usual toasts were honored. Miss Estille Summerton officiated at the organ. Mrs. Finch's travelling dress was designed of goblin blue cloth, with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Finch were the re- cipients of many useful and costly presents, including a beautiful clock and silver oak biscuit barrel, presented by members of the Sunday-school and church. ^[1][2]

DEATH

Alice died at 7 Athol Ave, Blair Athol, Adelaide South Australia. ^[3]

BURIAL

West Terrace Cemetery Road 1 North Path 7 W 37 ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Bunyip (Gawler, SA : 1863 - 1954) Fri 18 Oct 1912
2. ↑ Chronicle Sat 24 Aug 1912
3. ↑ The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954) Sat 25 Jan 1941
4. ↑ News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954) Sat 25 Jan 1941

• South Australia BDM - Birth Reg #290/287 - Marriage Reg #252/379 - Death Reg #633/566