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Aubrey John Elliott
1910 - 1943

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• Birth	8 Jun 1910	Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
  Gender	Male
  Died	16 Jun 1943	Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia
  Person ID	I21	Forsyths of Shoalhaven NSW
  Last Modified	20 Jul 2021

  
  

  Family	Lillian Mary Forsyth,   b. 20 Jul 1912, Budgong, Shoahaven, NSW ,   d. 2 Nov 1987, Southport, Queensland, Australia
  Married	1934	Burwood Reg No 7742/1934
  Children	1. Living
  Last Modified	20 Jul 2021
  Family ID	F4	Group Sheet

  
  

• Notes

  The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate Fri 25 Jun 1943 Page 2 OBITUARY AUBREY JOHN ELLIOTT Gloom vas cast over the Fernbrook district on Wednesday, January 16th, when news was received of the pass ing of Aubrey John Elliott, at the age of 33 years. Deceased, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott, of Cambewarra, came to Fernbrook a little over two years ago with his wife and young son and was engaged in dairying on the property he purchased from Mr. C E. Summerhayes. Mr. Elliott was falling scrub on Wednesday, June 9 (his birthday) and stood on a limb to cut it off. He gave it a few chops and it snapped off suddenly and threw him on his side on to another log. He had extreme difficulty in getting home, a distance of about half a mile, but decided that he would not seek medical attention as he was only stiff from his fall. On Sunday he collapsed and was conveyed to Dorrigo Hospital. However, it was found that an urgent operation was necessary and he was removed to Bellingen Hosptial, but although the doctors thought he would recover he passed away apparently from exhaustion due to severe internal haemorrhage. Deceased was an excellent citizen. He was an ardent supporter of the Fernbrook Primary Producers branch and his ideas and ability to debate a point were always features of meetings. He will be missed by the Union, as young keen men such as he are very few. He was a keen supporter of the Fernbrook Patriotic Fund, and in fact was behind every movement for the betterment of the district. He was an enthusiastic V.D.C. man and rarely a parade passed without him being present. There was one thing which few people knew about the late Mr. Elliott. That is, that he was one of the foremost bird-men of N.S.W. He had had many fine articles published in leading naturalist periodicals and his collection of bird-life photos, all taken by himself often after weeks of patient trying, could hardly be bettered. He had just completed an index of birds of N.S.W. which should be of interest to bird lovers everywhere. Always of a bright and cheery disposition, a man of high ideals, his passing will leave a space in the lives of many. Much sympathy is felt for his wife and son Bill (aged three years) in their loss of a kind and loving husband and father In addition to the foregoing, deceased leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott, of Cambewarra, brothers Arthur, Ray, and James (R.A.A.F.) and sister Mrs. Faulks, all of whom reside in the Cambewarra district. To all we extend our sincere sympathy in the passing of such a fine son and brother. The funeral took place in the Church of England portion of the Dorrigo cemetery on Thursday after a service at St. Stephen's. Rev. Titus Rees officiated and a guard of honour of members of the V.D.C. in charge of Major G. S. McDowell was drawn outside the church. Members of the Fernbrook-Deer Vale platoon V.D.C. who acted as pall bearers were Messrs. F. Sawtell, M. Sawtell, J. Harvey, V. Heaton, L. and G. Cunningham. After the grave side service the Last Post was soundded by Air Cadet K. Thomas. The funeral was a large one, a fine tribute to Aub., who, although a comparative newcomer to the district who had made a host of friends.