Arthur BROADBENT [3157]
- Born: 22 Sep 1852, Cherry Gardens, South Australia
- Marriage: Frances DREW [3167] on 22 Aug 1876 in Wesleyan Church, Port Wallaroo, South Australia
- Died: 13 Aug 1931, Port Noarlunga, South Australia at age 78
- Buried: 15 Aug 1931, Morphett Vale Scotch Cemetery, South Australia
General Notes:
1852 SA Birth BROADBENT Arthur James BROADBENT Catherine HOSKEN Adelaide 4/83 1931 SA Death 530/461 BROADBENT Arthur undefined Willunga Morphett Vale Scotch Cemetery: Arthur Broadbent; Relations: Husband of Fanny, Plot 136B; Notes: Same plot as I E & E BROADBENT
Research Notes:
Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Thu 1 Oct 1931 Obituary: Mr. A. BROADBENT Mr. Arthur Broadbent, who died at Port Noarlunga recently, aged 79 years, was a son of the late James Broadbent, of Cherry Gardens (one of the early pioneers). He married Miss Fanny Drew, of Kadina, and was a resident for more than 30 years of Cherry Gardens, where he was engaged in mixed farming. Ten years ago he went to reside at Port Noarlunga. There were 15 children, 12 of whom survive --Mrs. P. J. Smith (Victoria), Mrs. W. Dawson (Norwood), Mrs. P. Taylor (Brisbane), Mrs. B. Tuender- mann (Vietch), Miss Irene Broadbent (Melbourne), Messrs. Rowland Broadbent (Gawler), Edgar Broadbent (Victor Harbour), Gordon Broadbent (Cowandilla), Reginald Broadbent (Hilton), Leland Broadbent (Gawler), Errol Broadbent (Victoria), and Bob Broadbent (Kangarilla). There are 28 grandchildren, and six great grand- children.
Other Records
• Residence: At Death, 1931, Port Noarlunga, South Australia.
Arthur married Frances DREW [3167] [MRIN: 1031], daughter of William DREW [5201] and Unknown, on 22 Aug 1876 in Wesleyan Church, Port Wallaroo, South Australia. (Frances DREW [3167] was born on 6 Jun 1860 in Avoca, Victoria, Australia, died on 12 Jul 1941 in Adelaide, South Australia and was buried on 13 Jul 1941 in Morphett Vale Scotch Cemetery, South Australia.)
Marriage Notes:
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Mon 30 Aug 1926 GOLDEN WEDDING. On August 21 the golden wedding was celebrated of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Broadbent formerly of Cherry Gardens, were they resided for over 30 years. Mr. Broadbent was born in his uncles home at Edwardstown and was the eldest son of Mr James Broadbent, of Cherry Gardens, one of the early pioneers who came from England in the Buffalo. At the age of 15 he went to Kadina as an apprentice to his uncle. Mr. Joseph Bails. It was at that time that he met his wife, then Miss Fanny Drew, the fourth daughter of Mr. William Drew of Ridleyton. They were married on August 22, 1876 at the Methodist Church, Port Wallaroo, by the Rev. Mr Wellington. There were 15 children of whom 12 are living - Mrs B J Smith, Salisbury, Victoria; Mr Rowland Edgar Broadbent of Gawler; Mr Harold Gordon Broadbent, of Cowandilla; Mrs Dawson of Kensington Road; Miss J E Broadbent of Kensington Road; Mr Errol L Broadbent of Noarlunga; Mrs Taylor of Clarence Park; Mrs Treudemann of Veith, Mr Leland Keith Broadbent of Cowandilla and Mr Austral Victor Broadbent of Kangarilla. Three sons went to the war, and all were wounded, one losing a leg. He made a necklet for Princess Mary, and presented it to the Prince of Wales when he was in Adelaide, receiving a very nice acknowledgement from the Princess. There are 28 grandchildren and two great-grand- children. Mr. and Mrs. Broadbent received numerous congratulations, and were presented with a wallet of 25 sovereigns from their children and a rug from their relatives. A delicious afternoon tea was served.
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