Adrian Herbert Frederic Curlewis (1901 - 1985)

Born 13 Jan 1901 in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Beatrice Maud (Carr) Curlewis — married 12 Dec 1928 in St. Philip's Church, Church Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Died 16 Jun 1985 at age 84 in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

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• Captain A. H. Curlewis (right). - 5 photos

Biography

Adrian Curlewis is Notable.

Sir Adrian Herbert Curlewis, CVO, CBE was an Australian Barrister and later District Court Judge who had been a captain in the Second World war, and a Prisoner of War at Changi and the Thai-Burma Railway. He also became a sports administrator.

Life Events

ADRIAN HERBERT FREDERIC CURLEWIS ^[1] (Curlewis-28)

PARENTS. Herbert Raine Curlewis & Ethel Mary Burwell/Ethel Sybil Turner Curlewis

BIRTH. 13 Jan 1901, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

BIRTH. NSW BDM Birth Reg: #5288/1901

Family name CURLEWIS

Given names ADRIAN H F

Father HERBERT R

Mother ETHEL S

Place of birth MOSMAN

BIRTH NOTICE. CURLEWIS.—January 13, at her residence, The Neuk, Mandalong-road, Mosman, the wife of H. R. Curlewis, a son.

MARRIAGE. 12 Dec 1928, St. Philip's Church, Church Hill, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE. 12 Dec 1928, Beatrice Maud Carr, daughter of Sydney Horace Carr & Ethel Maude Marion (Whitting) Carr

MARRIAGE. NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #15513/1928

Family name CURLEWIS

Given names ADRIAN H

Family name of Spouse CARR

Given names of Spouse BEATRICE M

Place of marriage SYDNEY

WEDDING REPORT. CURLEWIS—CARR. The marriage of Miss Beatrice Maude Carr, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs S. H. Carr, of Cremorne, to Mr. Adrian Curlewis, only son of Judge Curlewis and Mrs. Curlewis, of Mosman, took place last night at St. Philip's Church Hill. The Rev. D. Davies performed the ceremony, and the church was decorated with pink and blue hydrangea and agapanthus. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a bouffant gown of ivory georgette and tulle. An old family veil of tambour lace formed her train, and she wore a veil of cut tulle caught to her head with orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of golden gladioli, with trails of frangipanni and stephanotis. There were four bridesmaids—Miss Marjorie Carr, sister of the bride and the Misses Primrose Malcolm, Joan Bobart, and Marcia Pockley. Thev wore peacock frocks of eau-de-nil chiffon, with picture hats of crinoline straw to match, and carried armlets of multi-colourod gladioli tied with green ribbons. Mr. John Mant was the best man, and Mr. John Ralston, Dr. Chenhall, and Mr Pete Hunter the groomsmen. The reception was held at the Ambassadors, where Mrs. Carr received the guests in a gown of pink georgette studded with diamante, and a pink hat. Her posy was of pink carnations. The bridegroom's mother (who is well known as the authoress, Ethel Turner) was in delphinium blue georgette, and wore a beige hat. She carried a bouquet of golden roses. The bride left for the honeymoon wearing a delphinium blue ensemble and a blue hat to match.

Children: Not known

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WWII Service Record:

Name CURLEWIS, ADRIAN HERBERT

Service Australian Army

Service Number NX70316 (N60129)

Date of Birth 13 Jan 1901

Place of Birth MOSMAN, NSW

Date of Enlistment 19 Sep 1940

Locality on Enlistment MOSMAN, NSW

Place of Enlistment PADDINGTON, NSW

Next of Kin CURLEWIS, BEATRICE

Date of Discharge 25 Jan 1946

Rank Captain

Posting at Discharge HQ 8 AUST DIV

WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display

Prisoner of War Yes

DEATH. 16 Jun 1985, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

DEATH. NSW BDM Death Reg: #12912/1985

Family name CURLEWIS

Given names ADRIAN HERBERT

Father HERBERT RAINE

Mother ETHEL

Death of Spouse: Aft. Jun 1985, location unknown

Sources

1. ↑ Curlewis, Sir Adrian Herbert (1901–1985), by Douglas Booth, Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 17, (MUP), 2007: http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/curlewis-sir-adrian-herbert-12382

• Birth: NSW BDM Birth Reg: #5288/1901

• Birth Notice: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 19 Jan 1901, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14363890

• Marriage: NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #15513/1928

• Wedding Report: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 13 Dec 1928, Page 5: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16516145

• WWII Service Record: https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=182542&c=WW2

• Death: NSW BDM Death Reg: #12912/1985

See also:

• Wikipedia : Adrian Curlewis
• Wikidata: Item Q21537857, en:Wikipedia