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Aunty Elaine Chermside/Anderson
Aunty Elaine Chermside/Anderson is a Gangulu woman, born and raised in Cherbourg and the neighbouring towns of Murgon and Wondai. She grew up in a close-knit family alongside her six sisters. She reflects warmly on her early years, surrounded by family and community, with the guidance from her mother, eldest sister and brother-in-law, before later being sent to Toowoomba to work. It was there that she met her husband of 54 years, Uncle Rossi Anderson.
Throughout her life, Aunty Elaine has experienced profound grief, having lost many of her sisters, her mother, and two of her children. Despite these hardships, her strong religious faith has remained a source of resilience and guidance. This faith continues to sustain her, while both Elaine with her husband Rossi find joy and purpose in the guidance and support of their grandchildren.
References (offline)Written by Lowana Walker and Jim Filmer for 'Still Deadly: Voices of Our Elders', exhibited in the Ipswich Community Gallery, 27 June - 26 July 2026. References (online)Still Deadly: Voices of Our Elders






