Stories of Alice Beatrice Mary Barrows, nee Hurrell

Born at Byaduk, Vic. Father John HURRELL Mother Annie Elizabeth HURRELL;

Byaduk Wesleyan Chapel. In 1999, the Uniting Church.

Baptized 17 Sep 1883 at Wesleyan Chapel, Byaduk, Vic;
#597 born 4 July 1883, baptised 17 Sep 1883, Alice Beatrice Mary Hurrell, parents, John & Ann Elizabeth Hurrell, Byaduk, Shoemaker, Minister Chas H. Ingamells.
(Transcription of Baptism Registers; Hamilton & Western District Historical Society; Lonsdale Street Methodist Church.).

Byaduk North School, in 1999 used as the local hall.
Similar to the school in Byaduk which was demolished when the new school was built.

Married William James Barrows, son of William Barrows and Lucy Jane Cobbledick, 2 Oct 1907 at Mt Gambier, SA, Australia; Marriage certificate; County of Grey, Book 6(2), # 753.

Social and Presentation (Border Watch, 25th Sep 1907)

On Monday evening the members of the Mount Gambier Methodist choir assembled by invitation at the residence of Mrs. J. Grove, to tender a complimentary social to two of their number - Mr. W. Barrows, jun., and Miss B. Hurrell - who were shortly to be married. Music and social intercourse filled in a few hours, and the genial hostess then supplied her guests with supper. During a break in the proceedings, Mr. J. C. Dunning, on behalf of the choir members, presented Mr. Barrows and his intended with a joint keepsake in the form of a handsome silver egg cruet. In doing so Mr. Dunning, who was for many years conductor of the choir, paid a warm tribute to the valued and consistent service rendered by Mr. Barrows and Miss Hurrell, both in assisting to lead the musical services on Sundays, and in responding willingly whenever a demand was made for solo numbers.

He expressed a hope that, not withstanding their approaching marriage they would long continue to take a prominent part in church life at Mount Gambier. Mr. A. A. Haddy responded on their behalf.

WEDDING Barrows - Hurrell. (Border Watch, Sat 5th October 1907)

A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, North Terrace, Mount Gambier, on Wednesday afternoon when Mr. W. Barrows, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W Barrows, of Pine Hill, Penola road, and Miss Alice Beatrice Hurrell, Mount Gambier, were united in matrimony. The ceremony was performed in the drawing-room, and the Rev. W. B. Mather was the celebrant. The bride, who was given away by Mr W. Wilson, was tastefully gowned in ivory crystal silk, richly trimmed with lace and insertion, and she wore a wreath of natural orange blossom, and an embroided veil. She was attended by Miss. Vera Foster as bridesmaid who was attired in a pink silk muslin, trimmed with Valenciennes lace, and a picture hat to match. She wore a gold dagger, set with pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Barrows was attended by Mr. Gilbert Cobbledick as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony, 'The Wedding March' was played by Miss Amelia G. Higgs. An adjournment was then made to the dining-room where about 40, mostly relations, sat down to an excellent breakfast. The usual toasts were proposed and honoured. The young couple were the recipients of many congratulatory telegrams from friends, and left the same evening by rail, en route for Port Victor, where they will spend the honeymoon. The brides going away dress was a navy blue coat and skirt and cream hat.

The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold chain and star pendant set with pearls

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Wife of William James Barrows Mother of Laurie, Olga & Bryce.

Known as 'Narnie' to her grandchildren & 'Beat' to her friends.

She first met 'Will' when at age 12 she came to Mt Gambier with a group of entertainers. Grandpa fell in love with her then but had to wait another 12 years before they were married in 1907.

She was buried 30 Aug 1965 at Mt Gambier, SA, Australia.