People Australia

  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites

Browse People:

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Older articles are being reviewed with a view to bringing them into line with contemporary values but the original text will remain available for historical context.

Walter Ernest Mortimer (c. 1879–1956)

Walter Ernest Mortimer (c.1879-1956), pastoralist

Birth: c.1879 at Devonshire, England, son of William Mortimer, farmer, and Juliana Susan Broome. Marriage: 7 January 1903 at Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire, England, to Lylyas Laura Lewis. The couple had one daughter. Death: 12 May 1956 at Leeton District Hospital, Leeton, New South Wales. His usual residence was 'Boondilla', Darlington Point, NSW. Cause of death: Pulmonary oedema (6 days), congestive cardiac failure (12 months), coronary occlusion (2 years). He was cremated at Northern Suburbs Crematorium. Religion: Presbyterian.

Related Entries in NCB Sites

view family tree

Citation details

'Mortimer, Walter Ernest (c. 1879–1956)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/mortimer-walter-ernest-32522/text40375, accessed 3 May 2025.

© Copyright People Australia, 2012

Life Summary [details]

Birth

c. 1879
Devon, England

Death

12 May, 1956 (aged ~ 77)
Leeton, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.