EAMES, Julia
Mrs. Julia Eames, who died in Adelaide recently, had a long record of service in the Labor movement, and was one of the pioneer members of the Women's Social League. She was an outstanding worker for the Labor Day celebrations, and in recognition
was made a life memher of the Labor Day committee. She was a delegate to interstate Labor women's conferences on seven
occasions. She was a member of the women's local committee of the Gawler electorate, and was an active worker on the button day committee of several charitable organisatons. She was the widow of Mr. George Eames. She has left a daughter Mrs. N. Hayman, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
EASTHER, George died 28 March 1931
Mr. Geo. Easther, who died suddenly at Kadina on March 28, was in his eightieth year, and was an old identity of the Northern Areas. He was born in Adelaide in 1851, and as a young man made the trip through the Northern Territory, working on the overland telegraph line with the late Mr. Alfred Giles. When he returned he followed farming pursuits on the Black Rock plain, and later on at Cudla Mudla, where he married Miss Catherine Edwards in 1879. In 1894 he moved to Gordon, still following farming, and thence in 1900 to Willochra. In 1903 he and his family retired to Quorn, where he resided until Mrs.Easther died In 1926, since when he visited each one of his family in turn. Seven of a family of 14 survive, viz, Mrs. A. McDonald, Kadina; Mrs. C.McDonald, Winkee; Mrs. T. Bury, Quorn; and Miss I. M. Easther, Norwood; Messrs. C. J. Easther, Quorn; R. M. Easther, Kimba; and E. H. Easther, Berri. One brother and four sisters are living in Adelaide.
EASTICK, Charles Ambrose died 08 February 1918
A Crimean veteran- Mr. Charles Ambrose Eastick - died at the Adelaide Hospital on Friday at the age of 79. Mr Eastick was a native of Yarmouth, England and as a boy his father paid a premium with him when he decided on a seafaring life for the lad. He followed the sea till 1874, when he received his final discharge on reaching Melbourne. Amongst the personal belongings in which he took a pride were a number of certificates showing the boats he had served on and their captains and giving the dates on which he joined and left. In each instance these are marked "very good" both in regard to conduct and ability. Amongst the captains under whom he served in the Royal Navy were - Captain F.E. Paley, October 27, 1853, to June 1859: Captains Ewart, C.R. Leopold, F. Campbell, G.D. Keane, F.E.Wood and G.W.Walker. He filled the position of boatswain on several vessels. His final discharge shows that he served in the Royal Navy for 15 years and 290 days. He came to Australia in the Northumberland, a vessle of 1,399 tons. On leaving the service he was granted a "Queen's Pension". He had in possession till the time of his decease a testimonial given him by Captain Edward Krey, master of the Chesapell, stating that Boatswain Eastick had served under him on the Nyanza and the Chesapell, and had given every satisfaction, and recommending him as a solid, steady man. Even more than these documents he prized the "Queen's Baltic medal" dated 1954-5, of which there are but few in Australia. On settling in Australia Mr. Eastick came to Adelaide and joined the service of Glenelg Railway Company. He remained in the employ of the company until it was taken over by the State, when he was transferred to the Railway Department, in which he continued till about two and a half years ago. On Sunday last he was seized with a stroke, and was removed to the hospital on Thursday. A military funeral will be accorded him at West-terrace this afternoon. He left a widow, five sons- Messrs. C.W.L.,Kenneth, Walter Ambrose, Bert and George Eastick, and two daughters, Misses Phoebe and Vera Eastick, and ten grand-children.
EATTS, Thomas 1848-03 July 1927
Observer 30th July, 1927
The late Mr. Thomas Eatts, of Aldinga, was born at Bennett's Gully, Aldinga in 1848. Shortly afterwards Mr. Eatt's family went to the Victorian diggings, but meeting with no success there, they returned and settled at Yankalilla. Fifteen years later Mr. Eatts purchased land at Myponga Jetty, and settled there with Messrs. W H Samson and T. Stacey, who are still residents of Myponga, and Mr. C Forrest, now of Strathalbyn. Although Mr. Eatts held no prominent political position, his sympathies were always with the old Labour Party Leaders - the late Messrs. T Price, McGergor and Carpenter. He also was a great friend of Mr. King O'Malley, who was returned to Parliament for Encounter Bay, more than 30 years ago. The late Mr. Eatts will be remembered for his energetic interest in the Methodist Church. During about 37 years' association with that denomination, he was a Sunday School superintendent for 14 years. Although Mr. Eatts received little education as a boy, he joined the Methodist Lay Preachers' Association, and frequently travelled 20 to 30 miles on a Sunday, preaching twice, and sometimes three times during the day. After living at Myponga Jetty, Mr. Eatts settled with his wife and family at Aldinga, about a mile from where he was born. Early in his life Mr. Eatts married Elizabeth, second daughter of the Late Mr Matthew Hunt of Myponga, and they had a family of 10, of whom there survive - Messrs. William (Aldinga), Edwin, Milroe, and Octavius (Kimba), and George Eatts (late of Kimba), Mrs. Hugh Stacey (Strathalbyn) and Misses Rose and Olive Eatts (Aldinga).
ECKERT, Martin died 31 August 1929
Mr. Martin Eckert, who died at his residence Bridge-street, Gawler South, at the age of 75, was born in Germany, and arrived with his parents in South Australia in 1858, settling in Springton and later removing to Robertstown. In the early days he
was a shearer at Edeowie, Mount Arden, and Canowie stations. In 1881 he took up a section of land in the hundred of Yarrah, about ten miles from Quorn, which was then opened up, being originally part cf Mount Arden station. In October, 1883. he married Miss Emma Martha Brokate, of Springton. He remained in the district for about 40 years, during which time he acquired adjoining property. For 30 years he served as an elder of the Lutheran Church at North Quorn. He was a trustee of the Arden Vale school building from its establishment, and for 27 years held the secretary-ship of the trust, resigning when he left the district in 1921. He represented Yarrah ward in the District Council of Kanyaka as councillor from 1913 till 1921. He was one of the foundation members, and later chairman of the Arden Vale and Wyacca branch of the Agricultural Bureau,
and attended a number of Adelaide conferences as a delegate. In recognition of his work and interest in the branch he was made a life member of the bureau. In 1921 his sons. Messrs. Oscar and Louis Eckert took over the management of his farms in Arden Vale, and with his wife he settled in Gawler South, where he lived in retirement, taking a great interest in the Gawler Lutheran Church. Two sons. Messrs. W. B. and O. A. Eckert. served in the Great War. He has left a widow, six sons, and one daughter— Messrs. G. A. Eckert (Mile-End). P. O. Eckert. W. B. Eckert. and L. J. Eckert (Arden Vale). O. A. Eckert (Mount Barker). P. A. Eckert (Peterborough), and Mrs. A. E. Foote (Quorn). There are 21 grandchildren.
EDDY, George Henry
Mr. George Henry Eddy, 51, who died in Adelaide on April 28, was a native of Weybridge, England, and had been a resident of Port Pirie for 21 years. He served his apprenticeship with an English engineering firm, end arrived in Adelaide in 1906. For some years he was employed as an engineer by Messrs. W. H. Burford and Son. and later went to America on an extended tour. Going to Port Pirie, he secured an engage ment in the electrical department at the Smelters, and for a considerable period held the position of shift engineer. His wife predeceased Him. One son is left, Mr. Cyril Eddy (Port Pirie).
EDGELOE, John 1834 - 26 August 1903
Advertiser Thursday 3rd September 1903
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Hawker, September 1.
The late Mr. John Edgeloe was born at Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, in October, 1834. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Charles Edgeloe, farmer, of Tothill’s Creek, and has left two brothers and one sister. Before leaving England Mr. Edgeloe was engaged in the cloth manufacturing trade. He with his parents and elder brother and sister sailed from London in the ship Steadfast at the end of 1853, arriving at Port Adelaide in the beginning of 1854, after a voyage of seventeen weeks, his younger brother being born after their arrival here. After landing the family followed farming pursuits. In the days when bullocks were chiefly used, Mr. Edgeloe carted wool from the various stations in the far north; also copper from the Blinman and Muckaleana mines. He carted the first block of copper ore from the Blinman ' mine to Port Augusta about 45 years ago. He took up land at Tothill's Creek about 17 years ago, and a little later at Apoinga. About 26 years ago he selected a holding in the hundred of Arkaba. He was the first president of the Hawker Agricultural Society, and held that position for several years. The deceased formed the first district council of Hawker, and was elected chairman of the same. He was also a member of the Tothill Creek District Council, and was elected a member of the board on advice when the boards were first brought into force, and has been reappointed by the Government ever since. He was invited by the Government to accept a seat on the Northern Land Board when the boards were first established, and he remained a member up to the time of the abolition of the board a period of nearly 14 years. Mr. Edgeloe was the first to be appointed as a justice of the peace in this district. He had been a Freemason for several years. During the early part of his life ne was connected with the Shortwood Baptist Church and Sunday-school in England, and later on joined the Methodist (Church at Black Springs. He was among the first to form the Methodist Church and Sunday school at Arkaba, being made a trustee of the church and teacher in the Sunday-school at their commencement, Which position he held till the time of his decease. He also took an active part and held various offices in the CE. Society. Mr. Edgeloe was married three times, his first wife being Miss Harper, of Clarendon, the second Miss Williamson, of Black Springs, ' and the third Miss Cousin, of Bute. He left three sons and five daughters, and two grandchildren, all residing in this district. .
EDWARDS, Ambroze died 02 May 1926
Mr. Ambroze Edwards one of the oldest and best known residents of Mt Bryan district passed away on Sunday May 2nd, at his residence at the age of 70 years. The funeral took place at Kooringa on Monday when, a large number of residents
were present. The service was conducted by the Rev.. White of Hallett and the funeral arrangements by Messrs. C J Pearce & Sons
Headstone Burra Cemetery
EDWARDS, Catherine died 05 May 1931
Mrs. Catherine Edwards died at her home, Power-street. Mount Gambier,on May 5, at the age of 97. She was born at Foxhall, Shropshire, England, where her father, Mr. John Jones, was a large farmer. Upon his death two sons left for Australia and started a
business at the corner of Light-square and Morphett-street, Adelaide, as importers of farming implements. Mrs. Edwards, who was the youngest of a family of 13, came out to join them at the age of 23, making the voyage in the sailing ship Alma. She met her
future husband Mr. Thomas Edwards, shortly after her arrival, and after being married they settled on three sections of Crown lands at Mount Schank. A family of six sons and two daughters survive —Messrs. W. T. Edwards, Mount Gambler; Charles J. Edwards, Adelaide; Robert H. Edwards, O.B. Flat; Fred A. Edwards, of Mayurra, Millicent; G. H. Edwards, Adelaide; Andrew H. Edwards. Normanville; Mrs. Fred Holloway. Compton; and Miss Edwards, Mount Gambier. There are 15 grand children and four great-grandchildren.
Headstone Mount Gambier Lake Terrace Cemetery
EDWARDS, Ellis Powell died 21 February 1915
The death occurred in Adelaide on Sunday of Mr. Ellis Edwards, in his 56th year. At .one time Mr. Edwards was one of the
best known business men in the city. He came to South Australia in 1853, and for some years was employed in the warehouse of the late Sir William Morgan. Subsequently he took over the Hindley-street retail branch, and carried on the grocery business successfully. During that period he made many friends. After some years he paid a visit to England, and on returning to South Australia he again entered into business in Hindley-street, near King William-street. Some years afterwards he made another trip to England, being a widower at the time. On the voyage home he became acquainted with Mrs. Hausen, a fellow-passenger, whom he subsequently married. As the lady was a German Mr. Edwards accompanied her to her native land, and there the pair settled down for twenty years. About seven years ago, his wife having died. Mr. Edwards returned to South Australia and until recently he had resided with Mr. and Mrs. Mursell Smith at Beaumont. Both before going to Europe and after his return he was a member of the Christian Church at Stepney and at Zion Chapel respectively. He was a man of genial disposition, and won the esteem and respect of all who knew him. Although never directly associated with public affairs, he took an interest in all the subjects of the day political, religious, social, and philanthropic. A student of botany, an admirer of flowers, and a constant reader, he found interest in life, and retained to the end friendships formed at a comparatively early period of his Australian experiences.
EDWARDS, Mary Ann died 01 March 1903
Mrs. Edwards, relict of Mr. W. Edwards, died at her residence, Smith-terrace, Glenelg, on Sunday last, at the age of 91 years. Mrs. Edwards came out in the ship Rajasthan in 1838, and had resided in Glenelg over 40 years. She was married to Mr. Edwards in Trinity Church, Adelaide, in 1839. The deceased left five daughters and one son, l8 grandchildren, and 42 great-
grandchildren. ,
EGLINTON, James died 27 June 1929
Mr. James Eglinton, who died at the age of 86 yesterday, was born at Uddington, near Glasgow. With his parents he came to Australia in August, 1848, landing at Twofold Bay, New South Wales. The family left Two fold Bay for Adelaide two years' later, and settled at Gumeracha, where Mr. Eglinton's father and mother were employed by Mr. David Shannon. Mr. Eglinton, sen., acquired a farm at Gumeracha, on which his son worked until he was 28 when he married Miss Louisa Radford. The newly-married couple kept a shop in Gumeracha for six or seven years, and Mr. Eglinton then bought an hotel at Terowie. In 1894 he came to Adelaide, and was connected with several hotels in the metropolitan area. He later tried his luck at the diggings in Western Australia, but his efforts were unsuccessful. For six years Mr. Eglinton was employed by Harris, Scarfe, Ltd., but for the past three years he had lived in retirement.
EIMER, George Valentine died 04 April 1901
It is with regret we have to announce the death of Mr. George Valentine Eimer, a member of the well-known firm of Basdow, Eimer, & Co., proprietors of the "Australische Zeitung." Mr. Eimer was born at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, and was an old colonist of South Australia, where he arrived in the early fifties. He was the oldest member of the Adelaide Liedertafel. He leaves a widow, four sons, and three daughters. There is only one son (Mr. Chas. W. Eimer) living in South Australia; two being in New South Wales and one in Egypt. The remains of Mr. Eimer, will be interred in the Payneham Cemetery this afternoon.
Headstone Payneham Cemetery (grave has been reclaimed and headstone relocated to another area within the cemetery)
EITEL, Ernest John died 10 November 1908
Deep regret will be felt by a large circle of friends at the death of Dr. E. J Eitel, M.A., which took place at his residence, 'Schonthal," Dequetteville terrace, Kent Town, on Tuesday, after a long illness. The deceased gentleman, who was 70 years of age, had spent a useful career in the employment of the Imperial Government in China. He was a native of Wurtenburg (Germany). He first studied for six years at the Pedagogium in Esslingen, and then went to the Theological Semi nary of Scaonthal. After studying there for four years he entered the University of Tubingen, and four years later (in 1860) gained the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. Dr. Eitel then entered the service of the Church, and became vicar of the State Church of Wurtemburg, and after serving in that position for 12 months, he proceeded, with the leave of the consistory of that church, to China as a missionary of the Basal Mission. He was engaged in that work for 16 years among the Chinese, and occupied the position of superintendent of the several mission schools established there. During this period he was deeply engaged in the study of the Chinese language, and in 1870 published a Sanskrit-Chinese work on Buddhism, which made him a recognised authority on that form of religious belief. In 1878 he was appointed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies as head of the education department of Hongkong, which position he held till 1897. He was also for two years private secretary to the Governor oí Hongkong (Sir John Pope Hennessey), and filled many appointments on Government Commissions. Dr. Eitel was editor of the China "Review" for l8 years, and was also an author of many books on Chinese subjects. He retired from the Im- perial service in 1897. His leave-taking was made the occasion of a very affectionate farewell at the large Mission Hall or the London Mission Church, Hongkong, and the "China Mail" placed on record a high appreciation of the great work which he had accomplished in that colony. When Dr. Eitel succeeded the late Dr. Stewart, said that journal, the time was ripe for further developments in the colonial system of education for the Chinese. Apparently Dr. Eitel had discovered the 'open sesame' of the Chinese mind and heart. The retirement of Dr. Eitel from the Government service and his departure at an early date for Australia will be felt as a real loss to many Hongkong residents of different nationalities. The outstanding feature of his administration of the education system in Hongkong was the introduction of religious education under the grant-in-aid system, which earned for him the gratitude of all denominations. Among the principal works which he published may be mentioned his "History of Hongkong," "Handbook of Buddhism," "Lectures on Fungsbui," the "Chinese Dictionary of the Cantonese Dialect," and countless articles in various periodicals. When he left Hongkong in 1897 he came with his wife and family to South Australia to take charge of the pastorate of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Pirie-street. Adelaide. Soon that edifice became too small for the growing needs of his parishioners, so the foundation of the new church in Wakefield-street was laid in 1899 by his Honor the Chief Justice. At that ceremony Sir Samuel Way made eulogutic references to Dr. Eitel's great life-work, and said that under his pastorate is was small wonder that the Pirie-street church should have become too small. He resigned the pastorate two years ago. The late Dr. Eitel was also appointed lecturer on German language and literature at the Adelaide University, a position which he held till his death. He discharged his duties with the same con scientiousness as characterised all his work, and though physically unfit, he delivered his last lecture to his students about a fortnight ago, prior to the examinations. He left a widow and family of four, namely. Mr. L. L. Eitel (Adelaide), Mr. 0. C. Eitel (Sydney), and two daughters.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
ELDREDGE, David died 18 August 1931
Mr. David Eldredge, who died suddenly at his residence at Blyth on August 18, was born at Blinman on August 4, 1862. He was one of the oldest residents of the district, having been a farmer at Blyth for 45 years. Prior to taking up farming Mr. Eldredge was employed by Hill & Co. at Gladstone. In Blyth Mr. Eldredge was a councillor for 161/2 years, patron of the rifle club, and president of the Blyth and Kybunga Agricultural and Horticultural Society. He was an active member of the Blyth bowling club and last year won the singles champion ship event. Mrs. Eldredge predeceased her husband by 31 years, and they left three daughters and a son - Mrs. H. V. Bone, Victoria Park. W.A; Mrs. Davis, Baroota, SA.; Miss E. Eldredge and Mr. C. D. Eldredge, Blyth.
ELLIOTT, Hilda Frances
Miss Hida Frances Elliott, whose death occurred at Boscombe Hospital, England, recently, was late of Thomas street, Croydon, SA. She was a teacher with the SA Education Department for over 40 years. On her retirement last year, she left SA to tour England and the Continent. A memorial service will be held in the West Croydon Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 11. Miss Elliott was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott, of Terowie. There are three brothers and five sisters.
ELLIS, Beatrice May died 18 July 1952
Mrs. Beatrice May Ellis, who died at Strathalbyn, was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Glasoson and was born at Kapunda on November 2. 1876. She was educated at Jamestown Public School. Mrs. Ellis was a staunch Methodist and a lover of flowers Mrs. Ellis was married to Mr. Henry Ellis at Jamestown and spent many years farming with her husband until retiring to the town. Since Mr. Ellis's death she had resided with her two daughters, Edna (Mrs. Fred Napper, Strathalbyn), and Ivy (Mrs. Bob Napper), who survive her.
Headstone Jamestown Cemetery
ELLIS, Benjamin
Mr. Benjamin Ellis, for many years a storekeeper in Sturt street, Adelaide, died suddenly at the age of 82 after an operation on Tuesday night in a private hospital. He was born at Meadows in September, 1855, the fourth son of the late Mr. George Ellis and brother of the late Messrs. William (Meadows), Charles (Lockleys), George (Meadows), Edwin (late od Ellis, Limited) and Fred Ellis (Brisbane), and Mesdames James Jury (Magill), Finlayson, Mrs. S. J. Hamlyn (King’s Park), W. D. Murray (King’s Park), and Miss Louie Ellis. The late Mr. Ellis lived for about 40 years at Meadow. HIs first job, at the age of 10 years, was minding sheep for the late Mr. Jesse. Catt. For many years he was engaged as the mail driver between Meadows and Blackwood for John Hill & Co. About 1895 he started a business as a storekeeper in Sturt street, West Adelaide. Although in recent years Mr. Ellis shifted from one side ot the street to the other to occupy new premises which he built, this business is still being carried on. Mr. Ellis married Miss Emily Spinkston, eldest daughter of the late Mr. E. Sprinkston, of Meadows. Surviving member os his family are Mrs. A. C. R. Hay (Broken HIll), Mrs. P. Banfield (Wirrabara), R. E. Lewis (Cremorne, Sydney), C. Duncan (Rupanyup, Victoria), Miss Irene Ellis (Wayville), and Mr. N. B. Ellis (Nailsworth). Mr. Ellis’s eldest son, Hubert, was killed in action during the Great War. Mr. Ellis married a second time, his second wife being Mrs. Newlands, widow of the lat Andre Newlands, of the South Australian Railway Department.
Headstone West Terrace Cemetery (courtesy of Robyn Fisher)
ELLIS, Charles
Mr. Charles Ellis, of Lockleys, who died on Thursday, was an old and highly respected resident of the district. He was the second son of Mr. George Ellis, of Meadows, where the name of Ellis has been well known since the early days of the State. In 1872 he married the eldest daughter of Mr. William Howlett, of Woodchester. He then removed to Moonta for a time, from which place in 1875 he set out with his eldest son, then only a boy, to drive to Carisbrook, in Victoria, with a horse and cart. His next move was to Gippsland, whither he went with his brother-in-law, Mr. C. W. Howlett, where they took up adjoining selections near Trafalgar. They cleared the land and farmed it for 30 years. Mrs. Ellis died there in 1895. Mr. Ellis also lived at Korrumburra, Victoria. He came to Adelaide in 1906, and resided at Clarence Park for a short time, removing to Lockleys, where he had resided ever since, carrying on dairy-farming. He married a second time a daughter of Mr. William Davies, of Castlemaine, of Victoria. By the first marriage there was four sons (Messrs. Reuben Ellis, Melbourne; Charles Ellis, Herbert Ellis, and Edgar Ellis, all of Deniliquin) and two daughters, Miss Nellie Ellis, of Deniliquin, and Mrs. H. Smith of Savernake (New South Wales). Of the second marriage there are two daughters, Misses Alma and Gwenda Ellis, of Lockleys. The late Mr. Edwin Ellis, the well-known caterer, was a brother. Mr. Ellis was one of the foundation members of the Lockleys Methodist Church, and was a trustee of the church for eleven years. He as of a kindly disposition, andl always did his best to help others.
Headstone West Terrace Cemetery (courtesy of Robyn Fisher)
ELLIS, Frederick
The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday of Mr. Frederick Ellis, manager in Brisbane of the shipping firm of Messrs. Birt & Co., and who was for more than 20 years connected with the firm of Messrs. W. R. Cave and Co., for the lst 10 years of which period he was manager at Port Adelaide. The late Mr. Ellis was born at Meadows, in 1862, being the youngest son of the late Mr. George Ellis, who arrived in this State in 1839, and a brother of the late Mr. Edwin Ellis, of Ellis, Limited, Adelaide. In 1889 he joined Messrs. Birt & Co., and went to Brisbane, and laid the foundation of their shipping business there. After 18 months he was transferred to Sydney, being shipping manager for six years. During the Boer War he dispatched a number of vessels to South Africa with troops, horses, and foodstuffs. That work also took him to New Zealand on several occasions. He visited Great Britian and America for the firm. Since 1907, when he was appointed shipping manager in Brisbane, the shipping business of the firm made considerable headway there, and in the northern parts of Queensland. He had been branch manager in Brisbane for 13 years. He is survived by a widow. His two sons, Frank Clifford Ellis, and Harold George Ellis, made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War.
ELLIS, George
Obituary
The death is announced in his eighty-sixth year, of Mr. George Ellis, who for 65 years was a well-known and highly respected colonist. He arrived in the ship Rajasthan in 1840, and with the exception of a short visit to the Victorian goldfields resided in South Australia. For about 30 years he was engaged in farming and storekeeping at the Meadows, and subsequently at Port Adelaide and Semaphore. During the past five years he lived in retirement at Hyde Park. Mr. Ellis was for many years an active member of the Port Adelaide Congregationalist Church, and subsequently attended Manthorpe Memorial Church. He has left a widow and sons - Messrs. William and George (of the Meadows), Charles (Victoria), Benjamin (Adelaide), Edwin (Covent Garden, King William street), Frederick (Birt & Co. Sydney, but now on a visit to England), and daughters - Mesdames Jury (Magill), Hamlyn (Hyde Park), and Murray (Western Australia), and the Misses F. and L. Ellis (Hyde Park); 50 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren.
ELLIS, Henry
Mr. Henry Ellis, who died at Strathalbyn recently at the age of 86, was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis, of Jamestown. Mr. Ellis was married in 1908 to Miss Beatrice May Glasson, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Glasson. He farmed successfully on Yongala Block before retiring in Jamestown. Recently, with Mrs Ellis, he went to reside with a daughter
at Stratbatbyn. Besides the widow there are two daughters —Mesdames Fred (Edna) Napper of Strathalbyn, and Robert (Ivy) Napper of Clare. Mr J. Ellis (Jamestown) is a brother, and Mesdames Longbottom (Adelaide), M. Tudor (Balaklava), W. Smart (Canowie Belt) and N. Cleggett (Newcastle, NSW) are sisters.
ELLIS, Sydney Gladstone died 05 July 1953
Mr. Sydney Gladstone Ellis, who died recently, was born on July 26, 1879, and lived at McLaren Vale until 1934. He was the local
Methodist preacher for many years, his first sermon being given at the Bethany Church in November 27, 1898. He was many times president of the local football and cricket clubs and also of the Southern Football Association, a member of the Institute committee, and held office on the McLaren Park recreation committee from 1914-1933. After moving to Adelaide he became secretary of the Kensington Park Church Trust, which office he held for 16 years. Mr. Ellis is survived by a widow and two sons.
Headstone McLaren Vale Uniting Church Cemetery
ELLIS, William died 16 Aguust 1916
OBITUARY - The Observer, 26 August 1916, page 33b
Mr William Ellis.
Our Meadows South correspondent writes:- Mr. William Ellis, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Meadows, died suddenly on August 16. For some time he had been in poor health, but seemed recently to be rather better.
On the morning of his death he went out to attend to his horses, and suddenly expired. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. George Ellis, who was well known in Port Adelaide during the early days of the State. He was born at Meadows on August 23, 1840, and lived there until his death. In the ealry days, he was engaged as a bootmaker, and then purchased the general store of the late Mr. Murries, from which he retired a few years ago, when his sons toook charge of the business. For many years he was a member of the Oddfellows’ Lodge and the district council. He was the first move in , and one of the earliest directors of, the local butter factory, and a trustee of the recreation ground. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Church, and filled nearly all the offices open to a layman. He was Treasurer of trust, circuit steward, local preacher, and Sunday school superintendent. Less than a year ago he retired from the lastnamed position. He married Miss Mary Ann Vickery, who survives, together with five sons - Messrs. F (Glenelg), W. (Ballarat), A. and S. (Meadows), and E. (Bull’s Creek). There are 13 grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters of the deceased are still living. His was the first death in a family of 11.
Headstone Meadows General Cemetery
ELIX, Ethel May died 31.10.1926
Mrs E. M. Elix who for the past twelve months has acted as house keeper for Mr Percy Oates of Redruth passed away with painful suddeness on Sunday afternoon last. Mrs Etix who was 42 years of age, was the daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W.
Smelt of Mypolonga. Although never of robust health no one anticipated any serious consequences. She was a person, of singularly unselfish disposition and was eminently fitted for the position she held in which she gained the respect and esteem of all with whom she came in contact. The funeral took place at Kooringa on Monday when the service was conducted by the Rev. H. Alvey and the funeral arrangements by Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son.
ELIX, John Frederick William died 03 December 1859
ELIX, Maria Paulina died 03 December 1859
Advertiser 6th December, 1859
December 5.
On Saturday last, the 3rd instant, two young children, named Elix, son and daughter of Mr. Elix,
farmer of Rosenthal, aged severally three and five years old, went with their mother to a section in
which men were reaping. During the day they strayed from their parents, and by some means fell
into a water-hole in the Gawler River, and were drowned. An inquest was held yesterday before Mr.
H. D. Murray, S.M., when the Jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
ELLERY, James Albert died 05 November 1905
The many friends of Mr. J. A. Ellery, an ex-alderman of Adelaide, will regret to hear of his death, which took place at Mount Gambier on Sunday. Mr. Ellery was well known in Adelaide as a hotel keeper some years ago, but he had resided in Mount Gambier for about ten years. He had been ill for a long time. Mr. T. G. Ellery (town clerk of Adelaide) is a son. Mrs. Ellery and several sons and daughters are living.
Headstone Mount Gambier Lake Terrace Cemetery
ELLERY, William died 23 April 1904
Mr. W. Ellery died at his residence, Princes street, Alberton, on Saturday night after a short illness. Although a comparatively young man, about 37 years of age, he was a well known and much respected Customs and shipping agent at Port Adelaide. He was a native of the Port and when a lad entered the Customs and shipping business carried on by Messrs. J. M. Sinclair & Co. On the death of Mr. J. M. Sinclair he took over the business. Whilst not taking a prominent interest in public affairs, he watched closely all matters connected with Customs and shipping procedure. He was a member of the Importers' and Agents' Association, and recently was appointed to succeed Mr. E. C. Moyers on tlie committee of that body, Mr. Moyers having undertaken the secretarial duties. He has left a widow and two children.
ELLIS, Elizabeth died 31 December 1903
On Thursday 'Miss Ellis died at Park street, Bowden-on-the-Hill, at the age of 53 years. She was the second daughter of the
late Mr. W. W. Ellis, a pioneer of South Australia. She was born at Bowden-on-the Hill, where she resided all her life. For
many years Miss Ellis kept a school and also taught music. She took a deep interest in charity organisations, which she helped with musical and dramatic entertainments.
ELLIS, Joseph died 04 December 1902
,Mr. Joseph Ellis died at his residence, New Parkside, on Thursday. He was in business as a blacksmith and wheelwright
for about 35 years at Port Adelaide, and he retired about nine years ago. He had resided at New Parkside for the past six
years. He was highly esteemed for his sterling character. He left a widow, five sons (Messrs. J. W. Ellis, Port Adelaide;
A. Ellis, Gawler; W. Ellis, Queenstown; E. A. Ellis, New Parkside; and F. Ellis, Fremantle), three daughters (Mrs. C. J
Fletcher, Enfield; Mrs. E. S. Squire, Findon; and Miss Ellis), and twelve grandchildren.
EKERS, Betsy died 10 May 1901
Mrs. John Ekers, an early colonist, and an old resident of Robe, South Australia, peacefully passed away on Friday morning,
at her daughter's residence, Wasleys.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
EMERY, Charles 12 December 1823 - 14 April 1910
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST LINKS WITH THE PAST.
Mr. Charles Emery, an old and respected resident of Port Adelaide, died at his residence in High-street, Queenstown, on Thursday night. He was 86 years old, having been born in Kentish Town, London, on December 12, 1823. Prior to leaving for South Australia with his father and family, in his 16th year, he witnessed the coronation of Queen Victoria. The passage to Australia was made in the ship Lloyds (Captain Garrett), and among the passengers were Messrs. Murdock, Evans, Hall, Chiney. and Murray. The Lloyds arrived at Holdfast Bay on November 1, 1838. The Emery family consisted of father, stepmother, brother William and wife, sister Margaret, and brothers Isaac, Benjamin. Edwin, and Charles. A tent in Wright-street, Adelaide, formed their first home, and they later removed to a hut near the present site of the Adelaide Gaol. Prisoners then were confined in a small building opposite the Black Swan Hotel, on North-terrace. With his father Mr. Emery was engaged in lime-burning and brickmaking, and on the second Sunday after arrival he rang the bell of the old wooden Holy Trinity Church on North-terrace. Mr. Emery, in recalling the event some time ago, said:- "The only Church of England minister at that time was the Rev. Charles Beaumont Howard. When Mr. Howard heard me ringing he sent for me and engaged me there and then to ring morning and evening. That was on the first Sunday in February 1839, and I held the position of verger till 1852. In 1840 the Rev. James Farrell arrived in the State. but after two years Mr Howard died. Mr Farrell then took charge of Holy Trinity Church, and shortly afterwards he engaged me as groom. I was then 20 years old, and I remained in his service till I was married on March 11 1844. Mr. Emerv married Miss Harriet Plummer, who arrived in South Australia by the ship William Mitchell in 1840, and who had been employed at Government House as housemaid. and subsequently as lady's maid to Lady Grey. Mr. Emery then relin- quished the office of verger, but, at the request of Mr. Farrell, he took it again later, while Mrs. Emery officiated temporarily as pew-opener. In those early days Mr. and Mrs. Emery found it a comparatively hard struggle to live. Work became scarce and provisions dear. Bread was 2/ per 4-lb. loaf, and meat 1/6 per lb. The latter was very hard to obtain, and Mr. Emery saw women so eager to secure it that in a shop kept by Peter Cook they were holding on the various joints of a sheep while the butcher severed the carcase with axe and knife as best he could. By 1845 so many cattle had come overland that mutton was procurable at 1-1/2d. per lb. and beef at 2d. Good legs of mutton sold at 6d. and bread became cheap as larger crops were cultivated and reaped. Mr. Emery visited the Victorian gold diggings four times. One evening, when in Victoria, his party saw moving towards them a puzzling body in motion, and when they reached it they discovered it was composed of thousands of frogs. These were so thick on the ground that it was a trouble to get the bullocks to face them. In 1857 Mr. Emery was engaged on the work of laying the North railway-line from the North Adelaide Junction to Gawler. The same year he took a house at Queenstown, and for the last 53 years this had been his home. Mrs. Emery died in 1903. The deceased gentleman leaves four sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren.
EMERY, Rev. Joseph James
The Rev. Joseph James Emery, priest-in-charge of the Far North Mission Diocese of Willochra, who died at Blinman on January 21, in his seventieth year, received his theological training at St. Augustine's Canterbury in 1904, and took his Licentiate of Theology diploma at the University of Durham four years later. Ordained deacon in 1908, and priest in 1909, after three years in the London curacy of St. Mark's. Camberwell, he became rector of Christ Church, Kapunda Following ministries at Semaphore. Maylands. and Morialta he was appointed to the Far North Mission in 1921.
EVANS, Louise Jane died 01 February 1951
Mrs. Louisa Jane Evens, who died at Largs Bay on February 1. was the widow of Joseph Evens and a daughter of Henry Martin Allen, of Glen Allen. She was born at Mount Barker on March 3, 1868. Mrs. Evens was a granddaughter of the late Mr. Thomas Semple, a pioneer builder and contractor, who built many of the houses in Kent Town. Mrs. Evens leaves two sons, one daughter and two sisters— Mrs. Alex Dunn, of Highbury East, and Mrs. James Thompson, of Westbourne Park.
EVANS, Matilda Sarah died 28 October 1935
Mrs. M. S. Evans, widow of Mr. I. S. Evans, of King William road, North Unley, died at a private hospital in her 83rd year. Mrs. Evans was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. E. E. and Mrs. M. Blacket, late of Hardy street. Goodwood Park. Mrs. Evans and her brother (the late Rev. J. Blacket) were born at Kent Town, but the family removed to Goodwood when they were young. She has left a family
of five daughters and two sons, and there is one brother. Mr. E. A. Blacket, of Glenunga.
EVANS, Thomas
OBITUARY
Mr. Thomas Evans, who died at Adelaide, last Saturday, was well known and highly respected in Wallaroo, at which place he spent the greater part of his life.
He was born at Burra, and went to Wallaroo with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Evan Evans, pioneer residents, who were inseparably connected with the early history of the town. Mr. Thomas Evans began duties at the smelting works when a lad, and rose from the position of furnace mason to chief smelting foreman. He had a thorough practical knowledge of smelting in all the branches, and his services were highly valued by the Wallaroo and Moonta Company, whom he served for more than half a century. He was married to Miss Mary Davies, of Wallaroo, at the Welsh Church by the late Rev. John Lloyd. Mrs. Evans died about seven years ago, and shortly afterwards Mr. Evans retired from active duties and went to live with his only daughter, Mrs. C. L. Phillips, of Fullarton. He was of a most genial disposition, and a man of striking personality. At Wallaroo Mr. Evans was actively associated with tbe Rechabite Order, having been a Past Chief Ruler and Trustee of the Tent. He was also a life member and deacon of the Welsh Church He did not join in public undertakings, but always manifested a keen interest in matters affecting the welfare of the town. In his younger days he was a keen oarsman, and a successful competitor in the rowing races at the Wallnroo New Year's Day regatta. During his residence at Fullartou Mr. Evans took up bowls as a recreation, and was a member of the Parkside Bowling Club. The surviving members of the family are Mr. Evan T. Evans (of Cowell Brothers, Norwood), Leslie Evans (of A. C. Catt and Co., Adelaide), and Mrs. C. L. Phil lips, of Fullarton.
EVANS, Walter Henry died 21 February 1948
Mr. Walter Henry Evans, who died recently in his 80th year, was a well-known Adelaide chemist. He conducted a pharmacy in Gawler place for 40 years, and on retiring in 1935 spent some years abroad. He was the son of Bonwell Caldwell Evans, of Kapunda. At the time of his death he was chairman of Snowy River Gold Dredging Company. He was also a former director of the Norseman Gold Mining, Company. Mr. Evans was one of the first bowlers in this State. He is survived by his wife formerly Gertrude Lillian May, of Gawler), a daughter (Mrs. Grant Kerr, of Fullarton), and two sons, Walter and Mervyn.
EVERETT, Ernest Ellis died 03 June 1904
Mr. Ernest Ellis Everett, accountant of the, Widows Fund Insurance Company died at his residence Hyde Park, on Friday
morning, at the age of 33 years. Mr. Everett was an enthusiastic member of the North Adelaide Cycling Club several years ago, and again more recently, and about 10 years ago when was secretary of the League of Wheelmen, which was then known as the Cyclists Association. He was very popular with his associates, and was generally respected by them and the business men of the city with whom he came in contact. He has left a widow and two children.
EWART, John died 16 December 1938
The death occurred recently at Brighton of Mr. John Ewart, who was for 24 years chief engineer for North Broken Hill Ltd. Mr. Ewart was a I member of the Institute of Mining Engineers and of the Australian Institution of Engineers. Since his retirement in 1930, he had resided at Brighton where he was an elder of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the Brighton Bowling Club.
Headstone St. Jude's Anglican Cemetery, Brighton
EWINS, Rhoda Sophia died 06 December 1941
Headstone Burra Cemetery
EYRE, Mrs. E O
The death of Mrs. Eyre, widow of the late Mr. E. 0. Eyre, occurred at Broken Hill last month. The deceased lady was 71years of age and had been a colonist for 65 years. Her husband was clerk of the courts at Jamestown and Terowie for, a number of years. There are three sons living-Messrs. H. V. Eyre (manager of the Bank of Adelaide al Kapunda), and C. and A. Eyre (of Broken Hill)-and three daughters