Arthur Brian Patton (1930–1960)
design of memorial plaque for Brian Patton, 1961
On May 7th, 1961, a memorial plaque to Brian’s [Arthur Brian Patton] memory was dedicated and unveiled within his family church, St. Hilary’s, Kew, Melbourne.
The plaque is made of Huon pine, with a border of black bean. It is hand carved in low relief, to a design prepared by Mr. C.D. Hamilton of the Australian Forestry School. This depicts a garland incorporating three tree species of special significance — Q. palustris from the grove at the Australian Forestry School where Brian’s ashes were strewn; P. elliottii, which Brian was engaged in propagating; and E. nowraensis, a rare species of the native forests near Jervis Bay where Brian lived.
Who would true valour see
Let him come hither
One here will constant be
Come wind, come weather:
The inscription below the plaque are
the opening words from Bunyan’s
"Pilgrim Song" describing "Mr. Valiant for Truth".
Original Publication
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hamilton, Charles Donald (work colleague)
Citation details
'Patton, Arthur Brian (1930–1960)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/patton-arthur-brian-18456/text30104, accessed 3 December 2023.
design of memorial plaque for Brian Patton, 1961
Life Summary [details]
Birth
13 November,
1930
Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
11 April,
1960
(aged 29)
Jervis Bay,
Australian Capital Territory,
Australia
Cause of Death
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.
Education
- Trinity Grammar School (Melbourne)
- University of Melbourne
- Australian Forestry School (Yarralumla, ACT)