Anthony passed away on 9 Jun 1937,
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and was buried on 10 Jun 1937 at the Penola Cemetery in Penola, South Australia. His grave stone inscription:
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After a long illness, which extended over many years, with fifteen months of acute suffering, Mr. Anthony Stephen McElroy passed away at his homestead, "Hawthorns," Penola, on June 9. Mr. McElroy was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony McElroy, of Penola, and was born in a shepherd's hut on the boundary of the Ninety Mile Desert, near Bordertown, in 1872.
When he was twelve years of age he began work as a shepherd at Katnook, then owned by the late Mr. John Riddoch. He later took up land at Monbulla, which he farmed successfully, and then relinquished to purchase property at Penola and also Comaum. Mr. McElroy was greatly interested in the project of tobacco growing in the South-East, and with his sons, was among the most successful growers in the district. The deceased was one of the most highly respected citizens of the town, and was a strong adherent and supporter of the Presbyterian Church.
He had been a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters Lodge since he was a boy.
Mr. McElroy married Miss Maria Malcolm, of Comaum and besides his widow, he leaves seven children and 12 grandchildren to mourn the sad loss. The children are Messrs. Harold, Archie, Dave, and George of Penola; Mrs. Millard and Mrs. Soper (Langkoop) and Miss Annie McElroy (Penola).
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185338258/anthony-stephen-mcelroy: accessed 26 March 2023), memorial page for Anthony Stephen McElroy (30 Sep 1872–9 Jun 1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 185338258, citing Penola Old Cemetery, Penola, Wattle Range Council, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by Michelle McMc (contributor 48289525).
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