George Leslie Ardill (1881 - 1942)

Born 3 May 1881 in Parramatta, Colony of New South Wales [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Elsie Ivy (Mackay) Ardill — married 14 Apr 1915 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 3 Jul 1942 at age 61 in Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

George was born in 1881. He passed away in 1942.

Sources

• Marriage, The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW), Saturday 24 April 1915; A Rifleman's Wedding

• Death notices, SMH, Saturday 4 July 1942

ARDILL. - July 3, 1942, George Leslie (Government Statistician), beloved husband of Elsie Ardill, father of Gordon, Roma, Audrey and Barry.

ARDILL. - July 3, 1942, George Leslie, son of the late William Ardill and step-son of Lily A. Ardill, and brother of Wllliam E., Darcy, Roy and Dudley.

• Obituary, SMH, Monday 6 July 1942

MR. G. L. ARDILL DEAD

Mr. George Leslie Ardill, acting chief assistant in the Bureau of Statistics and Economics of New South Wales, has died after a short illness at the age of 61 years.

Mr. Ardill had completed 44 years in the Public Service, including 34 years in the Bureau of Statistics and Economics. For many years he was prominently associated with the National Riflemen's Association and in recent years, he was one of the most successful breeders of show poultry.

Mr. Ardill contributed much to the improvement of the statistical system of the State. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

Mr. Ardill was at ons time one of the best known rifle shots in Australla. He went to Bisley and Canada in 1907, and was for many years captain of the Parramatta Rifle Club. Mr. Ardill joined the Public Service as a schoolteacher in 1896, transferred to the Taxation Department, and was later aopolnted to the Statistician's Office.

• In Memoriam notice, SMH, Tuesday, July 3, 1945

ARDILL - In loving memory of George Leslie Ardill, passed away July 3, 1942. Always remembered by his loving wife, Elsie, and children, Gordon (AIF), Roma, Audrey, Barry, Margaret.

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See also:

• Sydney Morning Herald Birth Notice May 21 1881

‘’Add sources here. NSW BMD 13762/1881-20627/1942