12. Henry Elphick (Mary Ann Thomas2, James1) was born on January 17, 1868 in Big Ben Creek, Gundagai, NSW,30 died on April 21, 1932 in Annandale, NSW31 at age 64, and was buried in Tumut Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Henry was Harry.
Notes: OBITUARY - the late MR. HARRY ELPHICK. - One of the oldest executive members of the AWU, Central Branch, Mr. Harry ELPHICK, of Tumut, died at the Residence of his brother-in-law, and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey, Stanmore, on Thursday morning, last week. Deceased left Tumut on Medical advice for Sydney over two months ago and entered Prince Alfred Hospital, but it was ascertained that his case was serious and incurable and he was removed to the Residence of his sister, where the Services of a trained Nurse was obtained for him. His end came more suddenly than expected, as arrangements were being made for his return to Tumut to be in the midst of his Family when the end came.
His Brother, Cr. Jas. ELPHICK, Tumut Shire Deputy-President, was with him on the Sunday previous to Death and left the next day for Tumut in the belief that the end was some time off.
The Late Harry ELPHICK was 64 years of age, and was the Son of the Late Harry ELPHICK Snr., and the youngest of the Family. Born at Big Ben, South of Gundagai, he came to Tumut with his Parents 50 years ago, and, on coming to manhood, followed Mining for many years at Kiandra, Broken Hill, Horseshoe, Laclamac, and other Goldfields.
He had, for 44 years, been connected with the Labour Movement, his Union activities dating back to 1888, when when to talk Labour was almost a Crime. He was prominent in the early struggles of the Shearers Union, and was active in the Men's Organization, as an Executive Officer. For 12 years, he held the position of Organiser of thr A.W.U., Central Branch, which he retained till his death.
He having taken up the Post when his brother-in-law, Mr. Jack Bailey, was elected President of that Union. His Business as Organiser took him all over the State, from Northern to Southern limits, but, of recent years, his activities were centred mostly in the South, and the Duties he performed were sufficient to test the energies of the most robust stalwart. He started on his rounds with a Pushbike, and then, when Funds would allow, he purchased a Motor Cycle and Sidecar, in which he carried round his literature and propaganda, and, afterwards, came the Motor Car, (a Whippet ). He was a staunch Federalist, and an ardent supporter of Mr. Parker Maloney, ex-Federal Member for Hume, who, for the very first time, ex-Minister for Markets, stood for that Seat.
The remains were brought to Tumut for Internment on Friday. Rev. F.W.Beattie, Rector of All Saints, recited a short Prayer at the home before the Funeral left for the New Cemetery, and conducted the Burial Service.
The Chief Mourners were his Widow and Family, Mr. James ELPHICK, (Eldest Brother), Mesdames John Corr, H. Crampton, and F. Dowell, (Sisters). Mr. William ELPHICK is the only surviving Brother.
The Pall-Bearers were, Charles, Ernest, (Sons), James, Dan, Ernest, and Se, (Nephews).
His Widow is a Daughter of the Late Charles, and Mrs. Smiles, of Newtown.
The Family left with Her to Mourn their irrepairable loss are, Mrs. Ted Mc.Alister (Yerong Creek), Miss Lynnie(Macedon,Vict.), Ernest(Joe), Edie, Charles, Nellie, Una, and Frank. (Tumut).
Henry married Martha Rosanna Smiles, daughter of Charles Smiles and Martha Cecily Magrane Reily, in 1897 in Tumut, NSW.218 Martha was born on February 2, 1881 in Wagga Wagga, NSW,219 died in 1968 in Tumut, NSW220 at age 87, and was buried in Tumut Cemetery, NSW.
Noted events in their marriage were: • Marriage Fact: 1930, Tumut, NSW.
Notes: In 1840, WILLIAM SMILES came to the Tumut district with his Brother, James.
They then owned Jerrimah Station, at Gobbaralong, and WILLIAM became associated with William Lowther in Grazing Pursuits.
About 1842, he went to Gilmore, where he Married MARIA ANNA, DAVIS. He then secured the Property known as "ROSEVALE", on the Gilmore Creek, in the Parish of Gadara.
In his Will, dated February, 1872, he bequeathed his Estate to his Wife, Maria, and his Daughter, CHARLOTTE, and, his ten Sons, WILLIAM, JOHN, - JAMES,- CHARLES,- EDWARD,- GEORGE,- FREDERICK,- RICHARD,- JOSEPH HARRINGTON,- ALFRED, and, SAMUEL.
The Daughter, CHARLOTTE, Married ALEX GRANT, a Bootmaker in Howick Street, who also Extracted Teeth.
FREDERICK SMILES was a good Violinist.
RICHARD became the Licensee of the STAR HOTEL
SAMUEL was a Hairdresser.
CHARLES aquired his Father's Property on Gilmore Creek, where he carried on as a Grazier until September,1891, when he sold out to THOMAS SULLIVAN.
He then went to live at LACLAMAC.- On 7th. June, 1892, CHARLES SMILES was Married at Riley's Crossing to, MATHA, SISLY, To MAGRAINE RILEY, a Daughter of R.M. RILEY, the Licensee of RILEY'S GAP HOTEL. Mrs. SMILES, through her Mother, was a Grand-Daughter of Thomas BOYD, of the HUME and HOVELL EXPEDITION.
In the later Years of their Lives, CHARLES and MRS. SMILES lived on a Property of about 50 Acres, between Lambie Street, and Spring Flat.
CHARLES and MATHA SMILES had Seven Daughters, and One Son;
JULIA, Married WALTER FAINT.
MATHA, Married HARRY ELPHICK.
LINNIE, Married WILLIAM DUGGAN.
MARGARET, Married ROLAND McALISTER.
EMILY, Married ROBERT STUBBS.
MYRTLE, Married WALLACE ARANTZ.
(Ref- From a List Published in the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, Dated; 12/10/1948).
Children from this marriage were:
F i. Alma Myrtle Elphick was born on February 22, 1898 in Tumut, NSW,221 died on November 8, 1980 in Goulburn, NSW at age 82, and was buried in Goulburn Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Alma was Abb. - Alma married Edward Cyril McAlister, son of Henry William McAlister and Agnes Edwardina Vickery, in 1918 in Goulburn, NSW.222 Edward was born on February 10, 1896 in Tumut, NSW,223 died on January 23, 1966 in Goulburn, NSW224 at age 69, and was buried in Goulburn Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Edward was Ted.
F ii. Martha Selina Elphick was born on August 12, 1900 in Tumut, NSW225 and died on September 21, 1973 in Tumut, NSW at age 73. Another name for Martha was Lynnie. - Martha married Ellis Riddal Platt on July 23, 1949 in Melbourne, VIC.
M iii. Henry Ernest Elphick was born on April 16, 1903 in Tumut, NSW226 and died on October 11, 1981 in Carramar, NSW at age 78. Another name for Henry was Joe. - Henry married Olive Caygill in 1938 in Rockdale, NSW.227
F iv. Edith Jane Elphick was born on December 31, 1905 in Tumut, NSW228 and died on March 31, 1948 in Tumut, NSW at age 42. - Edith married Leslie George Kilduff in 1936 in Newtown, NSW.229 Leslie was born in 1904 and died on December 31, 1964 at age 60.
M v. Charles Stephen Elphick was born on December 17, 1908 in Tumut, NSW230 and died on March 5, 1949 in West Maitland, NSW231 at age 40. - Charles married Evelyn Alice Bradford, daughter of Unknown and Evelyn Bradford, on March 13, 1930 in Tumut, NSW.232
F vi. Nellie Irene Elphick was born in 1911 in Tumut, NSW and died about 1992 in Tumut, NSW aged about 81. - Nellie married Allan William Rivers, son of William Edward Rivers and Ida M. Grant, on December 14, 1935 in Tumut, NSW.233 Allan was born in 1911 in Gilmore, NSW and died on February 10, 1989 in Tumut, NSW at age 78.
Notes: "OBITUARY" - MR. ALLAN WILLIAM RIVERS.
As stated in a previous issue of the Tumut Times, the death occured at Tumut Hospital on February 10, 1989, of Mr. Allan, William, Rivers, at the age of 78 years.
Allan was Born at "The Federal" Property, Gilmore, the Son William and Ida Rivers. he lived with his Parents and Sister, Stella, until their Mother's death, in 1924.
He attended Tumut Intermediate High School, coming to Tumut by horse-drawn school bus, and his love of horses often saw him in charge of the reins when allowed this treat by bus driver, Mr. Bob Dean, and his Son.
After leaving the property at Gilmore, Allan had various jobs, and was Employed at the Tumut Butter Factory for some years. He Married Miss Nellis Irene ELPHICK on December 14, 1935. They were in business in a Cafe in Russell Street, but, during the War Years, this was disposed of, and Allan went to Sydney, where they lived at Glebe Point for 39 years. During this time, Allan worked as a Boilermaker for Bernard Smith until the end of the War, then took on Cab Driving for some years, before joining the Staff of Florida Motor Inns, with whom he remained until his Retirement.
Allan and Nell returned to Tumut in 1982, and being a quiet unassuming man, his main thought was for Other People, doing many Good Deeds, of which most Folks were unaware, not expecting Praise, or, Thanks, just something he liked to do as part of his Way Of Life. Sometimes, our deepest feelings are hard to express, but Allan was a man of Courage and Independence, and fought his complaint over the last three years with Tenacity and sheer Determination, to try and save his Loved Ones from Worry.
Beside his sorrowing Wife, Nell, his Daughters, Valma, Denise, and Lesley, and a much Loved Neice, Norma, are left to Mourn the loss of a Loving Husband, an unselfish, and caring Dad, and a Beloved Uncle. He was a fond, "UNC", to Relatives and non-relatives, who loved and respected him for his kindness and affection to them all.
After a Service in the Anglican Church by Rev. Canon Peter Bertram, the Cortege left for the Tumut Cemetery, where Rev. Peter also officiated at the Graveside.
Also Surviving, are, Sisters, Stella,(Mrs. Kerr), Nola,(Mrs. Arentz), Shirley,(Mrs. Mc.Culloch), and, Brother, Keith. Pallbearers were, Des Guy, Keith Rivers, Ray Carr, and, Kevin Bowden. Funeral Arranmgements were carried out by, R.G. Beavan and Co. Allan will be sadly missed by all who cared and loved him for what he was - ONE OF NATURES' GENTLEMEN. (Ref- "TUMUT TIMES, FEBRUARY, 1989.")
F vii. Una Mary Elphick was born on February 4, 1915 in Tumut, NSW and died on December 1, 1957 in Tumut, NSW at age 42. Una married Monte Carr on December 24, 1937 in Tumut, NSW.234 Monte was born in 1914 in Sydney, NSW. He was for many years a very popular Mens Hair Dresser in Tumut. They had one son who has lived all his life in Tumut.
M viii. Francis Elphick was born on October 10, 1918 in Tumut, NSW and died on November 28, 1990 in Ermington, NSW at age 72.- Francis married Doreen Mary Graham, daughter of George Graham and Alma Inez Henry, on October 4, 1941 in Coogee, NSW.235 Doreen was born on September 23, 1919 in Hull, Yorkshire, England and died in July 1955 in Ermington, NSW236 at age 35.