In a press release The Australian Monarchist League paid homage to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, who died peacefully at the garden estate home in Langwarrin in Melbourne's outer southeast:
Her community work saw the Queen make her a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1963.
DAME ELISABETH - NOT JUST A BENEFACTOR BUT A GREAT MONARCHISTDame Elisabeth was married to pioneering Australian journalist Sir Keith Murdoch in 1928 and they had four children - Helen, media baron Rupert, Anne and Janet.
Australia has lost not merely a great benefactor but what one really may genuinely consider to be one of our greatest treasurers.
Dame Elisabeth could easily have led a life of luxury and idleness, but she dedicated her entire existence to helping others. Did she not she herself say: "If you have money, it's easy to give it away." Something that really is not all that common amongst the seriously wealthy.
She was also a great monarchist and even though at the time she was in her nineties, she vigorously spoke out against constitutional change. She encouraged the Australian Monarchist League in its endeavours and I always felt greatly privileged to receive the notes she sent to me.
Most official accolades go to celebrities and politicians, but if anyone deserves the highest tribute of all, it is to this dear lady whose smile lit up the lives of all those who came into contact with her.
We send our sincere condolences to her family. She will remain always in our hearts.
Philip Benwell
National Chair
Australian Monarchist League
Her community work saw the Queen make her a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1963.
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