Maxwell John ARNEY [1765]

  General Notes:

1905 SA Birth ARNEY Maxwell John William Henry ARNEY Rachel Moore LINDSAY Nairne 758/369
1991 Enfield Memorial Park ARNEY Maxwell John 86 y 1991

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Monday 20 May 1991
Death Notice:
ARNEY, Maxwell John (Max). - Passed away peacefully, after a long illness, at North Eastern Community Hospital on May 19, 1991, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Vera, loving father of Alice and Eric, loved father-in-law of Ken and Marlene, loving papa of Trevor, Garry and Jill; David, Susan and Rick, Lacy and Michael, Kingsley and Kym. Great-papa of six great-grandchildren. At peace, in God's care.
Our sincere thanks to all the Nursing Staff at North Eastern Community Hospital for their wonderful care and attention.

Funeral Notice:
ARNEY. - THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS of the late Mr. MAXWELL JOHN (Max) ARNEY, are invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be conducted in the East Chapel, Enfield Crematorium, on WEDNESDAY, at 1.15 p.m. No flowers by request. Charles Berry & Son Member AFDA 200-202 Magill Road Norwood 3322088.

Max married Vera Myrtle WILLSON [7125] [MRIN: 2454] on 3 Oct 1931 in Awaloona, South Australia. (Vera Myrtle WILLSON [7125] was born on 4 May 1911 in American Beach, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, died on 11 Aug 2006 in Warrina Nursing Home, Adelaide, South Australia and was buried in Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview, Adelaide, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1931 SA Marriage 329/305 ARNEY Maxwell John WILLSON Vera Myrtle, Murray

Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark, SA : 1913 - 1942) Friday 13 November 1931
Weddings:
WILLSON-ARNEY - Alawoona, November 6.
In the Church of England at Awaloona, on Saturday October 3, Vera, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Willson late of Kangaroo Island, now of Awaloona was married to Mr Maxwell Arney, a son of Mr. and the late Mis. W. A. Arney of Wanbi. The church was tastefully decorated wife large bowls of white lillies and irises. The arch was decorated with pink and white roses entwined with, creepers and fern and silver bronze shoes. The Rev. A. Shepherd officiated and Mrs. W. Jeffrey presided at the organ. She also sang during the signing of the register. The bride, who was given away by her father was gowned in sleeveless white georgette, ankle length, with silver panels hanging from the waist. The skirt was slightly flere and rucked in front and back. The long tulle veil was beautifully embroidered in flowers and fastened to a net cap trimmed with tiny sprays of orange blossoms. She wore shoes and gloves to tone and carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers. The two bridesmaids, Miss Linda Willson, sister of the bride and Miss Elsie George were both gowned in sleeveless ankle length, pale green georgette frocks made with long bodices and full flared skirts. They wore shoes and hats to match, and carried pink and white bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Kenneth Arney, his brother, Mr. Arthur Arney was grooms man. The bride's mother wore a costume of navy marocain relieved with white. There were over 200 present. The wedding breakfast was set at the parents' home, where the relatives of the bride and groom were received. The travelling costume was navy crepe de chene with hat and shoes to match. The honeymoon was spent at Victor Harbour[sic].