PHANTOMS. By L. J. EDMUND-THORNTON 1891. Poem.

Goulburn Herald NSW

6 Feb 1891

PHANTOMS.

By L. J. EDMUND-THORNTON

I sit by the fire light musing

“Tis midnight – ALL-Hallow e’en

And visions appear before me.

As if I were a dream.

Oh! Happy childish faces

Why do you haunt me so

Your fragile forms at rest were laid

In the church yard long ago.

  

Why, ah! Why, did ye leave me

To go to that silent land?

Say, can my thoughts ever reach ye,

Afar on its golden strand.

The phantom of Sorrow appears,

Ah! Me, I shudder in fright;

Its grim-like form I fear to see

On such a weird like night.

I gaze on my childhood’s home,

And the castle on the hill;

Below, the river Gwendraeth,

Flows by the haunted mill.

But where art thou, fair Gwenllian,

Once queen of those ancient halls?

Say, are thy ashes resting

Within those crumbling walls?

Thy castle was besieged

In the olden days of strife,

And thou on charger borne

Did’st fly for they dear life.

The warriors fast pursued thee,

To Garreg mountain side;

And thou, fair Queen of Cymrn,

Fell from thy stead and died.

The sparking little river,

Still glides so softly by;

Thy regal halls of splendour

Now in stately ruins lie.

The phantom of happiness comes,

With form serene and bright;

I strive to clasp its hand in mine,

But vanishes out of sight.

Loved ones from distant lands

Before me now I see,

Those who loved me well

Gone to eternity.

I gaze on those faces dear,

Till my heart grows weak with pain;

I close my eyes on the past,

And the vision goes again.

Henry Vale + Marion leathem’s Children

LINK TO:

Henry Vale Leathem Parent's 

http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/john-ebbs-leathem-c-1810-1877-ann-vale.html

Marion Large Parent's

http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/large-childrens-birth-death-marriages.html

Alice. V 1867-TUMUT

Charles. J. V 1869-GUNDAGAI

William. H 1870-GUNDAGAI

John H. V 1873-GUNDAGAI 

Helen Isabel 1875- GUNDAGAI 

Frederick. P 1878- MOLONG

*Alice. V 1867-TUMUT

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

18 July 1947

EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Warm Wishes Extended To Former Molong Lady

Mrs. Alice V. Johnson, of Parkes, was entertained at a birthday party by her family on the occasion of her 80th birthday last week at the Railway Hotel.

There were over 60 guests in attendance to pay their respects to this grand old lady, and many of them were old residents of Molong, being pupils of Mrs. Johnston's when she was a teacher with the Education Department.

She will be remembered by old hands as Miss Alice Leathem, whose family was connected, with the 'Molong Express' for, many years. A beautifully decorated cake, bedecked with 80 candles, stood before Mrs. Johnston as she eat at the head of the table and gazed at the familiar faces of her friends.

Many toasts were drunk and glowing tributes were paid the guest of honor by the various speakers. They spoke very highly, of their associations with her, arid many were the sincere wishes of her family and friends for many more happy birthdays to come.

Mr. George Squires (chairman) said that being chairman at an 80th birthday party was considered by him to be indeed an honor. During the evening, musical items were rendered, and Mr. Clive Hawkens capably accompanied the items on his piano-accordion.

Mrs. Johnston has been residing in Parkes for the past eight years. She and her husband, the late James Johnston, retired there after disposing of their 'Dilga' property in the Cumnock district.

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

21 NOV 1952

OBITUARY

Mrs. Alice Johnston

The death occurred at Parkes District Hospital on Saturday last of Mrs. Alice Vale Johnson, of Alectown, at the age of 85, after a lengthy illness. 

Deceased, who was the elder daughter of the late Mr. and

Mrs. Leathem, of Molong, was a school teacher until 1902 when she married the late Mr. James Johnston and went to live at Dilga in the Cumnock district Deceased started teaching at Molong Public School and shortly after went to Suntop (near Wellington). 

After some years at the latter place she was transferred to Larras Lake (then known as Bridge Water) where she resigned from the education service to get married. 

In 1938 they retired and moved to Parkes. Following the death of her husband and because of her own poor health Mrs. Johnston later went to reside with her daughters at  Alectown. 

She took a keen interest in charitable organisations and was an especially active church worker until recently.  Her husband predeceased her by eight years and she leaves two daughters and two sons.

The daughters are: Jessie (Mrs. R. Boehm), Jean (Mrs. W. McLean) both of Alectown. Wrixon, who resides at Orange and Douglas of Baldry are the sons. Wrixon ('Rex') was formerly licensee of the Railway Hotel, Parkes. There are also nine grandchildren. 

Mr. William Leathem of Millthorpe and Mr. Fred Leathem, of Molong, are brothers.

After a service at St. George's Church of England, Parkes, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, interment took place in the Presbyterian portion of the Parkes cemetery where the body was laid to rest alongside that of the late Mr. Johnston. 

The Rev. Smith, Rector of Peak Hill, officiated at the church and the graveside and the funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. J. T.Cock and Sons. 

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW 

6 April 1944

Mr. James Johnston.

The death occurred at the Parkes District Hospital on Saturday, 26^th March, of Mr. James Johnston. He was 79 years of age and was born at Bathurst and was the owner of 'Dilga' (in the 'Cumnock district) for 40 years. 

In 1902 he married Miss Alice Leathem, of Molong, who survives him. There are also three children: 

Mr. Wrix Johnston (Parkes) . Mrs Rien Boehm (Alectown) and Mrs W.McLean (Alectown), and one adopted son, Pte. Ooug Johnston, who is serving with the A.I.F. in New Guinea.

The late Mr. Johnston was noted for his friendliness and keen sense of humour, also his love for the land.

Even in his retirement he felt the urge of the soil and regretted that his years prevented him from again taking part in farming and grazing operations. He was a man on whom everyone could rely, for his word was his bond. 

His unassuming, pleasant manner made him many friends. The funeral took place at the Presbyterian portion of the Parkes cemetery, the Rev. T. Howie Turner officiating at the graveside.

Messrs J.T. Coek & Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.

*Charles J. V 1869-GUNDAGAI

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser NSW

19 June 1936

OBITUARY.

A fine old pressman passed away in Molong last week in the person of Mr. C. J. V. Leathem, 67, whose father established the ' Express' there 60 years ago, and it remained in the hands of the family continuously for 57 years, when the property was purchased by Mr. W. P. Stanger, formerly of the Lismore district. 

When deceased's father died at the early age of 36, his widow carried on the paper, in conjunction with her sons, and a very successful proposition it was, too, in their capable hands. 

Prior to coming to Coraki, Mr.  H. A. McCallum was editor of the 'Express' for five or six years, and can endorse every word of Editor Stanger's tribute: 

'The subject of this article took his politics seriously, and was for many years a tower of strength to the Nationalist Party in its day, and a staunch supporter of the U.A.P. when it came into being. 

He was a keen upholder of the dignity of the Press, and perhaps the only man that over left the office in dread of personal violence was a subscriber who offered a bribe to the proprietor to refrain from publishing some matter which Mr. Leathem considered should appear in the public interest.

To that numerous fraternity who shun the limelight when their sins have found them out, he had one unvarying reply, 'If you did not come down the chimney you would not get the soot,' and more than one who came in with his hand in his pocket, went out with this retort in his ears. 

He was withal of a kindly generous nature, with a great love for children, although he never married.

*William. H 1870-GUNDAGAI

The Gundagai Times 

3rd September 1870

MEASURES NOT MEN

Birth  

Leathem. — On the 29^th, at her residence, South Gundagai, Mrs H. V. Leathem, of a son.  

Sydney Morning Herald

22 July 1948

Leathem Emily.- nee Williams.

Beloved wife of William Leathem of Coonamble and loved mother of Wallace and Bert and sister of

Elizabeth (Mrs Rooney)

Edith (Mrs Cady deceased)

Eva (Mrs Harris)

Arthur.

Nina (Mrs Turner)

Thomas. 

Bertha.

Alfred.

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser

3 July 1953

OBITUARY

William Leathem

William Leathem, the last member of the family that established the Molong Express,' passed to his' last reward on Saturday, at Blayney District Hospital.

The late Mr. Leathem, was 82.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vale Leathem, who established the 'Express' in 1876, the late William Leathem aided his mother  to conduct the business after his father's death at an early age.

The late Mr. Leathem followed the newspaper trade for many years and is a former ''Express” editor.

Deceased was the last of his family. A brother, Frederick, a well known Molong figure, for many years, died in March and other  'members' of the family are also deceased. They were Alice, Charles, Nellie and Jack.

The late Mr. William Leathem is survived by one son, Wal, of Condobolin. Another son, Bert, predeceased him. Deceased left Molong some 40 years ago, and immediately prior to his death lived at Millthorpe with his daughter in-law.

When he took ill he was admitted to Blayney District Hospital where he passed away.

The funeral was at Molong on Monday when the interment took place in ' the Church of England portion of the Molong cemetery. The Reverend S. S. V  Garden officiated at the church and graveside.

Link to William Leathem + Emily Williams

http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/william-h-leathem-1870-1953-emily.html

Link to Wallace. H. Leathem his son.

http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/ww1-letters-home-by-wallace-henry.html

*John H. V 1873-GUNDAGAI 

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD NSW

20 MAY 1924

DRIVING FATALITY.

DEATH OF MR. JOHN" LEATHEM.

MOLONG, Monday.

Mr John Leathem, aged 50 years, part-proprietor of the Molong "express," and well KNOWN throughout the western district, was found dead on the Molong-Manildra road at midnight on Saturday. 

Deceased was driving home from Manildra when, it Is believed, his horse shied and bolted, throwing him out of the sulky against a tree and fracturing his skull. Death was apparently Instantaneous. 

The late Mr Leathem was identified with country journalism in the west from boyhood. He  was secretary of the Molong branch of the farmers and Settlers Association and prominently identified with the public life of the town and district.

*Helen Isabel 1875- GUNDAGAI 

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (NSW

7 Oct 1893

Social Mems.

On Monday, 25th September, a quiet but pleasant wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mrs. H. V. Leathem, proprietress, of this paper. 

The bride was that lady's youngest daughter (Helen Isabel), who had been reared in this town, and the bridegroom, Mr. Alfred Phillips. 

The ceremony was performed in the presence of several of the bride's relatives and friends by the Rev. J. Alldia, who subsequently addressed a few friendly words to the happy couple and proposed their health, which was drunk with enthusiasm by the friends assembled. 

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips left Molong by the evening's train for Sydney en route to Western Australia. On the local platform was congregated an immense crowd of intimate acquaintances of the newly-made wife, who accorded her and her husband a warm reception on the platform with the customary shower of rice, and extended to them a very hearty send-off.

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW  

Friday 7 July 1944 

DAUGHTER OF FIRST 'EXPRESS' PROPRIETOR.

Passing Of Mrs. N. J. Doherty.

The sad death, occurred at the residence of her son, Mr. H. F. Doherty, of Dubbo Street, Coonamble, recently, of Mrs. Nellie I. Doherty, wife of the late Thos Doherty.

The late Mrs Doherty was the second daughter of the late Mr. H. Y. Leathem and Mrs. Marion Leathem, who established the Molong 'Express' and conducted it for over half a century.

Mrs. Doherty, who was 68 years, of age, was born at Gundagai and came to Molong with her parents when an infant and resided here until her marriage with the late Mr. Alf'. Phillips.

She went to Western Australia and lived for several years at Freemantle. After the death of Mr. Phillips, his widow returned; again to Molong, where she resided until her marriage with Mr. Doherty, who predeceased her, about two years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Doherty resided in the Orange district for some time, also at Cobar and Kandos.  After her Husband’s death the late Mrs Doherty went to Mary-vale, Wellington, and resided with her daughter, Mrs. A. V. Gaudry.

Mrs. Doherty went to Coonamble about ten days previous to her death, to spend a holiday with her son and daughter-in-law.

While there deceased became slightly ill, but after a few days began to recover. She retired on Saturday night and passed away in her sleep. Mrs. Doherty leaves a family of six.

The family of the first union is: Mrs. R. Woolbank (Marion, of Stanmore) and Mrs. G. Smith (Dorris, of “Talwood,” Millthorpe). 

The children of the second marriage are Messrs. Edward (Bourke), Henry (Coonamble), and Bert (Sydney), and Mrs. A. V. Gaudry (Broua, Mary vale).

Deceased is also survived by a number of' grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

Also one sister (Mrs.J. Johnstone (Parkes) and two brothers, Messrs. W.H. Leathem (Coonamble) and F. P. Leathem (Parramatta).The remains were 'taken to Rylstone and laid to rest beside her late husband.

*Frederick. P 1878- MOLONG

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser

27 March 1953

OBITUARY

Frederick Percy Leathem

The death Occurred on Monday night, of a life of a Long identity of Molong and district the person, of Frederick Percy Leathem, aged 75 years. 

The late Mr. Leathem was born m Molong and spent his whole life here with the exception of a short period at Sydney and Parramatta.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vale Leathem, who established the “Express”, Mr Frederick Leathem  learned  the printing trade at the Molong 'Express' and spent all his early life working  on the paper.

He operated the first linotype machine installed. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. May Leathem the daughter of Mr. U Sparks, of Hill Street, Molong.

The couple was married by the late Canon Alldis, at the then residence of the Sparkes family at Cardington.

Also surviving are four daughters, Cathleen, (Mrs. R. Whiteley, Parramatta), Jean (Mrs. Jim Hayes, Parramatta.) Dulcie (Mrs. C. Dunn- Molong), and Merle (Mrs. R. Campbell, Molong), and one brother, William of Millthorpe.

Two sisters, Mrs. Doherty and Mrs. J. Johnson, and two brothers, Charles, and John, predeceased him.

The funeral was on Wednesday at 11 a.m. when the cortege moved from' Saint' John's Church of England, Molong, to the Molong cemetery , where the interment took place, adjacent to the graves of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leathem, and the late Mr Charles Leathem.

The Reverend, S. S.Y Garden of Molong, officiated' at the Church and graveside and Mr. C. A. Hyland,' funeral director, of Molong had charge of arrangements.

Molong “Express” and western district advertiser

27 March 1953

From:-Town Talk

Mr and Mrs. R. Whiteley and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hayes, of Parramatta, were in Molong for the funeral of their father, Mr. F. P. Leathem on Wednesday.

Link to:

Molong "Express"http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/the-molong-express-and-its-founding.html

THE END.

SYDNEY'S EARLIEST ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS IN 1857. BOTANY.

The Sydney Morning Herald 
(NSW: 1842 - 1954), 
Saturday 6 July 1935, page 11

SYDNEY'S EARLIEST ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS IN 1857.

A Sydney Directory illustration of the Sir Joseph Banks Hotel and Zoo at Botany.

The Australian Women's Weekly 
(1933 - 1982), 

Wednesday 22 December 1954, page 30

SUGAR PLUMS AND

SMELLING SALTS

Christmas 100 years ago

(An extract from article)

Conveyance by "the magnificent steamer Ben Bold, accompanied by German Band," was promised those choosing to spend Boxing Day at the Grand Annual Fete at the Sir Joseph Banks Hotel and Zoological Gardens at Botany Bay.

For the price of 10/- or 5/- (for those who liked plainer provender), patrons were assured of “a Sumptuous Cold Collation, tastefully served in the Rustic Saloon."

As an additional attraction the proprietor advertised "Dancing on a smooth and carpet-like lawn, accompanied by German band, relieved at intervals by a rich-toned and powerful apollonicon, equal to a full military band."

WW1 The Sherwin Boys of Cargo NSW.

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

20 May 1916

Corpl. Sherwin is 27 years of age, and was accountant at the Wentworth A.B.C. Bank prior to his enlistment. He sailed for Egypt in January last, and was encamped at Heliopolis A letter received by his parents recently states that he had been in the firing line for ten days—where he does not say—and had had to return to Egypt owing to illness. A subsequent letter from Victoria Barracks stated that he was in the 3rd Australian Hospital, suffering from abdominal hernia He was operated upon for appendicitis three years ago, and had not been strong since. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin were officially informed on Monday that the Corporal was being invalided home, embarking on the 10th.

Trooper Frank Sherwin is 23 years of age, and was a member of the Yass A.B.C. Bank when he enlisted, after three ineffectual attempts. He, too, had been operated upon for appendicitis some time previously, and was not over strong. He sailed for Egypt in December last. In his last letter home he stated that he would shortly be leaving Egypt for an unknown destination, which we may now assume was France.

Trooper Norman Sherwin was only 20 years of age when he stepped into khaki, at the outbreak of the war. He embarked for Egypt in December, 1914, and landed at Gallipoli during the first week in May. - On June 18 he was wounded, and was in the hospital at Heliopolis for eight weeks. He afterwards sustained a sunstroke, and after a stay in the Gezirah hospital he was sent back to Gallipoli, where he remained till the evacuation. A soldier's life evidently agrees with him, for from the slightly-built boy he was when he enlisted he has grown into a giant 6ft. 3in. in height, and weighing 12st. 121bs. His last letter home stated that he, like his brother, would soon be leaving Egypt for an unknown destination.

The battle fever runs strong in the veins of these worthy Cargo patriots. They are descendants of an historical fighting family—the Townsend's, of Cork, Ireland, who have been represented in the Army and Navy since 1066; their grandfather was a Commander in the Navy.

WW1. Mothers Boy. A poem written for the Molong “Express” 1916

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

20 May 1916

MOTHER'S BOY.

(Written by Mrs. E Neumann for the "Express").

Bill and Jack were strong and hearty,

Worked the farm and sheared the sheep ;

Bert, the youngest, slim and twenty,

Round his mother used to keep,

Swept the house up in the morning.

Pumped the water from the well,

Lit the copper when 'twas wash-day

Cooked the breakfast, rang the bell

Wore long curls when a kiddie

(Mother keeps them in a box)

“Mother’s Boy" the family called him

Since he toddled round in socks.

Bill and Jack played cricket, football,

Went out coursing, dogs and gun;

Sunday was their day for pleasure

And dad would often join the fun.

“Mother's Boy" the old mare harnessed

To the buggy brown with age,

Drove to Chapel through the bush track

Found the hymns and turned the page.

In the paddock after service

Neighbours passed the “time of day"

Mother proud his arm to lean on

Ere for home they drove away.

Then one day that peaceful homestead

Heard the murmurings of war,

And the grim old lion roaring

For his cubs from near and far.

Bill and Jack were fierce and warlike,

How they fought when work was done,

With their tongues a million Germans

Laid out flat or on the run.

Young Bert listened very quiet

Slipped away with face so white

(Mother thought about it after)

For he kissed her twice “good night"

In the morning he was missing

Bill and Jack let out a jeer,—

"Hid 'isself the bloomin' kid'as

Thinks the Turks is comin' 'ere."

O'er the farmhouse hung a shadow

For the boy was full of fun

Though they teased him for a coward

He was loved by everyone

Then a “wire" came from Sydney

“Down here for a little change"

When Dad read it, growled fiercely,

“Youngster's gettin' out o'range.'

"One fine morn a ringing “cooee,”

Mother gazed out in surprise

Sees a soldier dressed in khaki

Breast the hill atop the rise.

“Tis her boy" the fond heart falters

As to meet him quick she ran,

Then she stumbled but he caught her;

“Mother's Boy" had grown a man.

Loud the bell clanged out for dinner

“That's the kid" the brothers yell

When they saw him dressed in khaki

Laughter stopped, their faces fell.

“Strip them togs off roared out Father,

“I forbid ye—youngest son"

Clinging arms went quickly round him,

But—the boy's first fight was won.

Bill and Jack played cricket, football

Went out coursing, dogs and gun

Sunday was their day for pleasure,

And dad would often join the fun.

Mother sat at home and fretted

For the boy she loved so dear.

Months had passed without a letter

And her days were grey with fear.

So to ease the mother hunger,

Took his curls from out the box,

Straightened them and kissed them fondly;

And his little baby socks.

Dancing sunbeams all a 'flutter

Threw a queer shape on the floor

Next a bearded man on crutches

Stepped inside the kitchen door.

“Mother ! Mother !" (he was real then) ;

“No news came—I didn't know"

He was crippled, one-armed, helpless—

On his breast the D.S.O.

From her eyes shone out a glory,

Gone was all the hungry pain,

Her's the joy to love and tend him

“Mother's Boy" was home again.

Image from "The Mirror" Sydney NSW. 21 June 1918.

WW1. A Poem written for the Molong "EXPRESS" 1915

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

29 may 1915.

JUST AS THEY USED TO DO.

(WRITTEN FOB THE EXPRESS).

Now, what with suffragettes and Irish

Stew,

'Twas said Britannia's end was overdue.

But Britons everywhere together stand,

And show the foe a firm, united band,

Just as they used to do.

Some thought our Empire going to decay:

"Its race was run, it soon would fade away

And join the ghosts of empires gone before."

But Britons now do bravely as of yore

Just as they used to do.

Our foemen longed to dominate the sea ;

For years they've drunk (in stronger drinks than tea)

“The Day" which was to crown, their

hopes so bright,

That day is night-our sailors proved they fight.

Just as they used to do.

The Britons who came from over ocean,

too,

Each one thrilled with loyalty through

and through.

The Huns will find there'll be the deuce

to pay

At settling time-for Britons fight to-day

Just as they used to do.

Let him who will decry his native land,

But we have faith that Britain aye will stand;

Her sons love peace; but history will tell

At smashing tyrants, too, they can excel,

Just as they used to do.

W. HAZELL.

Molong.

John Ebbs leathem (C) 1810-1877 Ann Vale + Maria Gannon &CHILDREN.

John Ebbs + Ann Vale Leathem 1st Wife.

The Sydney Morning Herald

28 Aug 1858

DEATHS

On the 27th instant, at her residence, Phillip-street, Ann Vale, the beloved wife of John E. Leathem, after many months of severe suffering, which she endured with much patience and Christian resignation.

The Sydney Morning Herald

28 Aug 1858

FUNERAL.-The Friends of Mr. LEATHEM are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of late beloved wife. ANN VALE LEATHEM, which will take place on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock: to proceed from her late residence, Phillip-street. Circulars will be issued. Mr. CURTIS, undertaker. 

JOHN E LEATHEM snr, + MARIA GANNON. 2nd Wife

The Sydney Morning Herald

12 Nov 1859

LEATHEM-GANNON- 

October 17th, at St. Mary's Cathedral, by special license, by the Rev. A. J. Ford, Mr. John E. Leathem, of Phillip-street, Sydney, to Maria, eldest daughter of Mr. John Gannon, postmaster, Dangan, county Galway, Ireland.

The Sydney Morning Herald

10 March 1866

On the 9th instant, from teething, WILLIAM JAMES, the beloved son of JOHN E and MARIA LEATHEM.

The Sydney Morning Herald

11 May 1912

LEATHEM.-A tribute of love- and respect to the memory of my dearest friend. Mrs. Maria leathem, died May 11, 1905.

May God's perpetual light shine on her soul. 

Inserted by E.M.H    

The Sydney Morning Herald

7 June 1877

LEATHEM. —June 2, after a long illness, Mr. John Leathem, aged 61 years, for nearly thirty years belonging to the staff of the Sydney Morning Herald, leaving a wife and large family to mourn their loss.

The Sydney Morning Herald

15 July 1879

LEATHEM In fond remembrance of my dear father John Ebb Leathem who died June 2, 1877, aged 62 years  

Though dead not forgotten.    

Children:-

HELEN LEATHEM + JOHN PETTITT. 

The Sydney Morning Herald

21 Jan 1859

MARRIAGES.  

On the 19th instant, at the Congregational Church, Pitt-street,  by the Rev. William Cuthbertson, B.A., Mr. John Pettitt, builder, second son of Mr. Thomas Pettitt, builder, Kent, England, to Helen Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. John E. Leathem, of Phillip-street, Sydney.    

MARGARET ANN  + LEATHEM H CRAIG

The Sydney Morning Herald

17 March 1860

On the 15th instant, by special license, at the Congregational Church, Pitt-street, by the Rev. W. Cuthbertson, B.A., Mr. H.Craig, compositor, formerly of Belfast, to Margaret Ann, second daughter of Mr. John E. Leathem, Phillip-street, Sydney.

HENRY VALE LEATHEM + MARION LARGE.

The Sydney Morning Herald

9 Oct 1866

On the 24th September, at All Saints' Church, Tumut, by the Rev. C. J. Byng, HENRY VALE, second son of Mr. J. E. LEATHEM, Sydney, to MARION, second daughter of W. LARGE, Esq., surgeon, Tumut.

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

3 Sept 1870

Birth    

Leathem. — On the 29^th, at her residence, South Gundagai, Mrs. H. V. Leathem, of a son. The Gundagai Times  

The Sydney Morning Herald

15 July 1879

LEATHEM.-July 9, at Molong, very suddenly, of bronchitis, Henry Vale, second son of the late Jno. E. Leathem, aged 36 years, leaving an affectionate wife and six children to deplore their loss.

The Sydney Morning Herald

8 Aug 1919

LEATHEM-August 5, at Molong Cottage Hospital.

Marion, relict of the late Henry Vale Leathem third daughter Dr Wm. Large F.R.C.A Edin and granddaughter of the late Colonel Wrixon Irish Dragoon Guards, age 77 years.  

LINKS:-

Henry Vale & Marion Leathem's Children:
http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/henry-vale-marion-leathems-children.html

Molong Express:
http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/the-molong-express-and-its-founding.html

Large Children:
http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/large-childrens-birth-death-marriages.html

MARION ANNIE VALE LEATHEM  + J. W. GOLDING

Australian Town and Country Journal

7 June 1884      

GOLDING—LEATHEM.—-May 27, at St. Paul's Church,

Redfern, by the Rev. H. Martin, John Frederick, eldest son of Mr. J. W. Golding, of Cleveland-street, Chippendale, to Marion Annie Vale, eldest daughter of Mr. Jno. E. Leathem, of Abercrombie-street, Sydney.

JOHN E LEATHEM + MARION Mc DONNALD 

The Sydney Morning Herald

5 May 1864

On the 20th February, at the Manse, Rockhampton, by the Rev.S. Kelley, M.A., John Ebbs, eldest son of Mr. J. E. Leathem, Sydney, N.S.W., to Marian, fourth daughter of Mr. John M'Donald, Inverness, Scotland.

The Sydney Morning Herald

4 April 1865

On the 25th March, at her residence, Little East-street, Rockhampton, Queensland, the wife of Mr. J. E. Leathem, of a daughter.

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FANNY ELIZA LEATHEM + WILLIAM ROBINSON

The Sydney Morning Herald

5 March 1870

On the 21st February, by the Rev. Dr. Fullerton, Mr. WILLIAM  

HENRY ROBINSON, Redfern, eldest son of Mr. William Robinson,

Builder, to FANNY ELIZA, fourth daughter of Mr. JOHN E.LEATHEM, Botany Road, Redfern. 

THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

9 Oct 1919

Robinson -in loving memory of my beloved wife and our dearest mother fanny Elizabeth who departed life October 9 1918. Inserted by her loving husband sons & daughters

ROBINSON IN LOVING MEMORY of our dear mother

FANNY. Died at Arncliffe, October 9 1918, also Albert son of the above, killed in action five months previously, inserted by their loving daughter and son and sister and Brother, Belle- and Gervase Hunt    

ROBINSON-In sad but loving' memory of our darling

Fanny E Robinson who passed away October 9 1918, at Arncliffe.

What is home without a mother?

We have learned since you have died.

The dearest spot on earth to us

Is where our darling mother lies  

We miss you for we love you  

As memory's we recall

for the parting with our mother

Was the saddest day of all      

Inserted by her loving daughter and son in-law, Elsie and Will Kenney

ROBINSON in loving memory of my darling sister,

Mrs William Robinson who passed away October 9 1918        

Until the day breaks shadows flee away      

Kate Leathem

THE Sydney morning herald

9 Oct 1920

ROBINSON.-In sad but loving memory of our darling mother Fanny K. Robinson, who departed this life October 9 1918, at Arncliffe, also beloved son of the above. Sergt. Albert G. Robinson, killed in action. May, 1918. Sadly missed. Inserted by her loving, daughter and son in-law, Elsie and will Kenney.

ROBINSON.-in- loving memory, of my dear mother Fanny E. Robinson, who departed this life October 9, 1918. Inserted by her loving daughter Edie.

ROBINSON.-In loving memory's- of my darling Sister Mrs. W Robinson, who passed away October 9, 1918 a beautiful memory left behind, Kate Leathem.

MAY LEATHEM + GOERGE ROBERTS 

The Sydney Morning Herald NSW 23 April 1898

ROBERTS-LEATHAM. - April 18 1898, at St James,    

Church Sydney. by the Rev W L Carr-Smith, George, youngest son of Frederick Roberts, Edgbaston, England,  to May, fourth daughter of the late John Ebbs Leathem, of Sydney.

Robert 1849- 1850-

Charles 1855-

Catherine Amy Vale 1857-1921

Sydney Morning Herald

1921 21^st April 

FALL FROM TRAM.

A verdict of accidental death was recorded by the City Coroner (Mr. Jamieson) yesterday in an Inquiry concerning the death of Catherine Amy Vale Leathem, of 75 Macleay street, Sydney. Evidence showed that deceased fell from a tram in George-street an April 10, and sustained a fractured skull. She died In Sydney Hospital on the following day.

The Sydney Morning Herald NSW

13 April 1921

LEATHEM.-The Relatives and Friends of, the late Miss CATHERINE AMY VALE LEATHEM are  kindly invited to attend her Funeral to leave the Central Station, THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, by the 2.5 o'clock Funeral Train for Church of England Cemetery, Woronora.

WOOD COFFILL LIMITED.

Sydney Morning Herald

7 June 1922

IN THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE VALE LEATHEM,

Late of Potts Point, New South Wales, Deceased.

Information is sought regarding The children of JACK LEATHEM, deceased Brother, and the children of EDWARD JOHN LEATHEM, a deceased half-brother, of CATHERINE AMY VALE LEATHEM, who died at Potts Point, on the 11th April, 1921. Will any person having any information as to their present where about, please communicate with the undersigned T. W. GARRETT, Public Trustee, Public Trust Office, Culwulla-chambers, 7 Castlereagh -street,

Sydney.

Inscription for Kathleen (Catherine) A V Leathem.