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 his correspondence with Mr. Button, which led that gentleman to give liberally towards them. There can be little doubt that his life was shortened by his ceaseless activity of mind and body. He suffered from prolonged attacks of illness, but as soon as he was able to resume work was ever at the post of duty, Mr. Elliott's life was in harmony with his public career. True and steadfast as a private friend, he was one who could be relied on for sympathy and help when really needed. Those who knew him best, esteemed him most. He was in his 47th year of age when he died, on April 22, 1883.

Joseph Elliott, J.P., ORN in 1834, died at Strathalbyn, May 21, 1883, aged 49. Arrived in the colony by the "Temora," in 1852. First employed on the staff of the S, A. Register, and subsequently in the jobbing department of that office, where he remained for some time. He ultimately opened two printing offices on his own account in Adelaide, and published the Musical Herald and Adelaide Miscellany, He was not successful with these, and shortly after removed to Strathalbyn, where he had purchased the Southern Argus, of which he continued proprietor and editor till his death. He was a great lover of music, and a pleasing composer. The songs—"Bygone Days," "Unforgotten," "The Song of the Bell," "Visions of Youth," with several dance and sacred pieces are still popular, and exhibit his skill in this direction. Mr. Elliott was twice married, and left a grown-up family. He was a member of the Strathalbyn Town Council, Secretary of the local Railway Committee, and member of the Freemasons, Foresters, and Oddfellows' Orders. His decease was doubtless hastened by the intelligence of the death of his brother James, of Kapunda.