William H Leathem 1870-1953 Emily Williams 1875-1948 and family.

This page is about William Leathem and his family's recorded life from Birth to death.

William is the husband of Emily nee Williams, who is the daughter of Thomas Robert Williams B.Wales-D.1897 Obley NSW. and Frances Williams nee Hockey B.1854 Guyong NSW - D.1920 Parramatta NSW, who is the daughter of Samuel Hockey and Mary Hockey, born Dally D.1876 Orange NSW.

There is still much research to do on this line and will be hanging out in the archives soon to dig a little deeper, so expects some updates for this line some time in the future.

You may find a thing or two already written but added here, but only to add to the story and give us a idea how life was back then.

William H Leathem B.1870 Gundagai NSW- D.1953 Blayne NSW.

+ Emily Williams B.1875, Orange NSW- D.1948 Camperdown NSW.

Wallace Henry Leathem D.1969. + Margaret Gillespie.D.1929.                                           

Bert Williams Leathem  D. 1950 + Emily Neville.

LINK TO:- Williams Parents Henry vale and Marion Leathem

http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/henry-vale-marion-leathems-children.html 

1870..The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser NSW

3 September 1870

Birth  of William leathem.

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

MEASURES NOT MEN.  

Image and song taken from:-

Australian Town and Country Journal  NSW  1 March 1890

 MY BABY'S LULLABYE.

Sleep, my own sweet darling pet; Sleep, my dear one; do not fret.

Sleep, sleep, my baby bright; Sleep to-night

In bed so white;

Sleep, sleep, sleep. '

Sleep; and lay your weary head

In your cosy little bed;

Sleep, sleep, my baby dear;

Do not fear;

Mother's near;

Sleep, sleep, sleep.

Hear my song so soft and slow;

Hear my song so sweet and low;

Sleep, sleep, you pretty thing:

My little king,

Hear me sing;

Sleep, sleep, sleep.

Now, my darling, do not peep;

Now, my baby, go to sleep;

Sleep, sleep, and do not cry;

Hush-a-bye;

Lullabye

Sleep, sleep, sleep

This could be the Night William and Emily met fell in love?

1893..Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

25 Nov 1893

A Social Evening.

On Wednesday night the '93 season of the Molong Young Men's Social Club was terminated by a very successful social, which eventuated in the School of Arts.

Since the inception of the club, pleasant re-unions of members and friends have been held weekly, and, thanks to the splendid management of the committee each gathering has proved a source of much enjoyment to all parties concerned.

So much have the members and their friends  appreciated the weekly socials that general regret was expressed on Wednesday that the heat of summer should deprive them of the happy evenings to which they look forward to for some time past. 

Like everything else, however, pleasure has its limits, but unlike in my things, the enjoyment in this instance has only a brief end, for with the advent of winter next year comes these pleasant gatherings again.

'Regarding' the final social on Wednesday, there was nothing to find fault with. Everything was as it should be, and the affair was one ripple of happiness from beginning to end. 

As master of ceremonies, Mr. W. Leathem was the right man in the right place, while the in musicians - Messrs. Higman Bros, of Orange (violin and piano) —were first-class.

The catering of Mr. F. Coffee, for the supper was highly spoken of, but that young gentleman deserved all the praise accorded him for the spread was really good.  

A lengthy programe was gone through, and the wee small hours had long passed before the pleasant company disperse.

We have been supplied. with the appended list of dresses worn by the ladies present: —

Miss Tanner, black skirt and white blouse; Miss M. Woolbank, pink zephyr ; Miss E Williams, pink blouse and black skirt; Miss Whittaker, black and pink; Mrs. Sayers, pink bodice, fawn skirt; Miss Skelton, white embroidered costume; Miss Leathem, old gold satin bodice, trimmed with white chiffon and cardinal ribbons, white embroidered skirt; Miss Geary, cream and heliotrope delaine, brimmed with pink chiffon; Miss Hart, white gophered zephyr, trimmed with heliotrope ribbon; Miss Ward, cardinal skirt, white muslin blouse, black velvet zouave bodice; Miss Larven, black cashmere, trimmed with velvet bands and canary liberty silk; Miss Green, black skirt, white blouse; Miss S. Larven, pink nun's veiling, trimmed with black velvet bands, black velvet zouave bodice; Mrs. Woolbank, heliotrope, trimmed with cream lace ; Miss N. Lee, cream muslin, blue waist belt, wreath of roses ; Miss S. Woods, white muslin; Miss Ada Green, cream veiling skirt, pale blue bodice, trimmed with cream lace; Miss Gooley, black lace skirt, white and pink blouse ; Miss Gallagher, pink striped costume; Miss Murphy, pink and cream sateen, trimmed with cream lace; Miss M. Murphy, cream and old gold skirt, cardinal bodice; Miss Benson; cream sateen skirt, canary silk bodice; Miss Norris, slate cashmere, trimmed, with black violet banda.

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The father of Emily leathem.

1897, death of Thomas Robert Williams

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

4 Sept 1897

Found Dead.

A MIDDLE-AGED man named T. R. Williams, well known in this district for years, past as a peddler and general dealer, was found dead in his cart at Goodrich, near Obley, on Tuesday morning by Mrs. Lee. 

Deceased was the father of Mrs. W, Leathem and Miss Williams, both of Molong.

A magisterial inquiry was held and the result forwarded on to Sydney to the Minister for Justice.

Death Is supposed to be the result of natural causes.

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1898.. Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW:

5 March 1898

Family Notices 

BIRTH. LEATHEM - February 25th, at her residence, Watson-street, Molong, the wife of Wm. H. Leathem, of a son

Find your faith to no man but to great principles. Fear no man.

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Sister of Ellen Leathem nee Williams.

1898 Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

3 September 1898 

Family Notices

MARRIAGE. CADY- WILLIAMS.- August 26th, 1898, at the residence of Mr. W. Leathem, Watson street, Molong, by the Rev. W. C. Hughes, Hugh Peden, fourth son of Mr. Alfred Cady, Goulburn, to Edith, third daughter of the late T. R. Williams, Molong. 

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

12 July 1941

OBITUARY

EDITH MARY CADY.

There, passed away at the Molong Hospital on Friday, July 4th, in her 63^rd year, Mrs. Edith Cady, wife of Mr. H. P. Cady, well known citizen and one-time Mayor of this town.

A native of Cudal, Mrs. Cady was a member of the Williams family, pioneers of that district, and was married in Molong in 1898.

She had enjoyed her usual good health until a couple of weeks ago, when she entered the hospital after her return from a month's holiday spent in Sydney. She gradually became worse and, following an operation, gradually sank, but the end came with an unexpected suddenness which prevented her two sons, Cecil and Hugh, from reaching her bedside until too late.

After a service conducted in the Methodist Church by Rev. Guy Walker, on Saturday afternoon, the funeral cortege left for the Presbyterian portion of the Molong cemetery, where a service was conducted by Revs. Robertson and Walker, her four sons acting as the pall-bearers.

A long line of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place, headed by members of the Foresters Lodge, of which body Mr. H. P. Cady is the secretary. A large number of beautiful wreaths almost obscured the coffin, amongst them being tokens from the Boy Scouts, Hospital Auxiliary, Women's Church Aid, and Country Women's Association, in all of which bodies the deceased had been an active member.

Numerous letters and telegrams of sympathy were received from absent relatives and friends. Beside her husband, four sons and one daughter remain to mourn their loss, Phylis Royal Hospital, Paddington), Cecil (Strathfield), Fred and Archie (Molong), Hugh (Bournewood). Another son Alfred) predeceased her some years ago.

Brothers are Arthur' (Cowra) and Thomas (Sydney) and sisters Mesdames Rooney (Concord), Harris (Enfield), Allen (Chatswood), and Leathem.

The sympathy of a wide circle of district friends is extended to the bereaved family Mr. P. Quinn had charge of the mortuary arrangements.

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

9 Nov 1945

A Tribute to the Late H. P. Cady

(Contributed).

In the year 1891 two sturdy young men arrived in Molong from Goulburn seeking their fortune. They were both blacksmiths, who had served their apprenticeship in that city. 

They were H. P. Cady and Tom West. Molong was then the terminus of the railway, and about 100 teams carried supplies further west and brought back wheat and wool. Those young men saw the opening and setting-up of a blacksmith and wheelwright shop opposite the railway good shed. They toiled early and late, shoeing heavy horses and cutting tyres. They were a most obliging pair and became great favorites with the teamsters. They always had more work on hand than they could do.

The partnership continued until the railway opened to Forbes in 1893 when Mr. West sought fresh fields and pastures new. 

Mr. Cady carried on the business alone. He used to board at the Post Office Hotel, now occupied by the Molong P.P. Board, and he used to jokingly, remark that he was sold three times with the business.

He was a very active member of the Light Horse and, in 1897, when Queen Victoria celebrated her diamond jubilee, he was one of a batch sent, to England to represent N.S.W. He had a very pleasant trip and, in after life, used to recount the things he had seen and the characters he met. 

On his return, he married a Miss Williams who predeceased him by about three years. 

He was a prominent Oddfellow, and took great interest in the Molong branch. He was a member of Molong Municipal Council for many years and, for about four, terms, Mayor. He always worked hard for the advancement of the town. Water, electricity and closer settlement were his chief interests. 

When age began to climb up, he resigned from public life and attended to his own affairs. 

He was always a friend of the underdog and especially those who could not help themselves. Now that he has gone from amongst us, we can truly say that one of Molong's good men has gone to rest.

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1899 Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

1 July 1899 

ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS

The election of officers in Court McNamara for the ensuing six months took place on Thursday last and resulted as follows,-P. C. R, Bro. J. (Gr Donaldson ; C R, Bro. J. H. Kingsland ; S.C.R, Bro. A. R. Bamford; S.W., Bro. F. Morris; J.W., Bro. F. A. Evers S.B., Bro. J. P. Corbyn; J.B., Bro. R. W. Easton; Treasurer, Bro; H. Bennett ; Secretary, Bro. W. Leathem;. Auditors, Bros. Kingsland and. Morris.

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1899..Narromine News and Trangie Advocate NSW

17 Nov 1899

We briefly announced in our last issue the dangerous illness of Mrs. W. Leathem. 

We now learn that under the skillful treatment of Dr. Rowlands, who has been in constant attendance, and the careful nursing of Nurse Tresillian, of Dubbo, the sufferer is progressing slowly.

(Emily did not recover so well, and spent most of the rest of her life hospitalized and set apart and away from her family due to medical illness. Many  illnesses back then would have been very hard to deal with at home, for the patient and family, that to-day would be set right with simple medications. Also many family's who traveled out west and not aware of environmental pathogens ticks and all manner of creepy things that go with farming and domestic animals, these I believe had played a big role in their mortality and health, and still do today.)

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1906..Western Champion Parks NSW

9 Feb 1906

A stranger took a dip in the deep hole at the foot of Mr J Mc Groder's slaughter yard and as he was unable to swim soon got into difficulties. 

Fortunately his struggles were noticed by several people and the alarm being Mr W Leathem plunged in and brought the novice safely to land.

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1908..The Sydney Morning Herald NSW.  

8 February 1908

The tourney at the leichhardt Brotherhood Club proceeds, Great interest is being taken in the games.

The scratch players so far have had an easy time in tourneys conducted on the all-round system the competitors should be paired by ballot, and the order of play posted up to that opponents could arrange when they would be prepared to play which should be entered in an appointment book, the player not in attendance at the time arranged to forfeit.

Scratch battles are being; fought among the Sydney Players, One between Messrs J Miller and McGregor was very exciting after some hard fighting the later come out on top.

I was pleased to hear that J Miller had got over his scalding accident and was able to show up once more.

A very interesting home and home match between Messrs W LEATHEM and A DUNN, of 50 games up, was finished a few weeks ago at Aberdeen, resulting in Dunn s favour by 20 wins to l8 and 12 draws. The contest embraced all the openings for black and white

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1901..Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

16 Feb 1901

A QUIET WEDDING.

Mr. J. E. Marion's residence, Molong, last Monday night was the scene of a very quiet wedding, when Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin, late of Bourke, was joined in the bonds of holy wedlock to Mr. Herbert Bennett, of West End, Molong.

The bride was becomingly attired, as befitted the happy occasion, and Miss Ida Manton and Mrs. W. J. Windred were most effective bridesmaids. On Mr. Will Leathem devolved the duties of best man, and he carried them out to the letter.

Rev. J. Ward Harrison performed the marriage ceremony in his usual sympathetic manner and saw to it that the orthodox kisses were properly bestowed.

After the ceremony, refreshments were partaken of, and in a pretty little speech, the Rev. Mr. Harrison proposed the health of the happy couple; for whom Mr. W. Leathem undertook to respond, and afterwards proposed the health of the bridesmaids, which was duly acknowledged.

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1911 Western Champion Parkes, NSW

11 Aug 1911

Molong

A serious driving accident occurred on Sunday afternoon last in the vicinity of Cardington. 

Messrs A. Woolbank and W. Leathem were driving through the bush, off the road, when the sulky struck a stump, and turned, on its side. 

The result of the mishap was that the occupants of the vehicle were thrown out. Mr Woolbank escaped  with ac severe shaking, but Mr Leathem fared much worse. 

In addition from abrasions on the face it was found that he had sustained a dislocation of the left shoulder. 

The injury was very painful and it was necessary to administer chloroform in order to repair the damage.

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1912. Molong Express

2. March 1912

Masters Wallace Leathem, Francis Mack, and John Byrnes (Molong), successfully passed-in that order, the recent examination for appointment as telegraph messengers.

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1912 Molong Express

26 October 1912

During the week Master Wallie Leathem found a sum of money in the vicinity of the local post office. The amount is now in the hands of police awaiting a claimant.

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1913 MOLONG EXPRESS

24 May 1913

The following messengers in the Molong Post Office have passed examinations qualifying them for promotion to higher positions in the service of the Department in the order of merit given:-

W H LEATHEM, F.J. Mack, and J. B. Byrnes.

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1914 The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Friday 29 May 1914

Wallace H Leathem who has been connected with the Molong post office staff for some time, has been promoted to the position of postal assistant at Coonamble. He takes the place of Mr. Russell, who has been transferred to Croydon.

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1914 Molong Express

27 June 1914

Dr. Murray Laffan, the United Friendly Societies medico, successfully performed as operation on young Wallace Leathem for a growth in the neck on Monday afternoon. It was a busy day for the doctor, as he was detained all night on another case.

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1914

LINK TO :- Wally Leathem and "THE FOOT BALL CASES"

http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/leathem-and-football-cases.html

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1915.Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW 

22 may 1915

Wal Leathem, late postal assistant at Coonamble and previously at Molong, is spending a holiday here. He will probably be transferred to Mudgee.

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1916. Leader Orange. NSW.

17 January. 

Wallace Leathem, son of Mrs Leathem, proprietress of our esteemed contemporary, the Molong "Express' was presented with a wristlet watch by his cousin, Miss Belle Leathem on behalf of his father and uncles, at Mr Jack Leathem's  residence, Molong, on Wednesday night, prior to his entering Liverpool camp early next week.

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1916. Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW.

8 April. 

Signaller W. Leathem was "played off" at the station on

Friday of last week. He expected to embark on active service this week. Pte. J. Patterson was "played off" on Monday.

LINK TO: Letters home by Wallace leathem

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

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1918 LINK TO:- William Leathem story.

http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/on-premises-william-leathem-1918.html

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1919. 12 July. The Sydney Morning Herald

Returning Soldiers

BY THE AENEAS.

The following members of the A.I.F are returning to Australia by the steamer Aeneas, and will arrive overland from Melbourne tomorrow.  W.H Leathem.

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1919 Leader Orange

21 July 1919

Suppa W Leathem returned to Molong on Tuesday after an absence of over 3 years active service.

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1920. Leader Orange NSW.

21 June 1920

Mr William Leathem’s broken ankle is gradually mending, and he expects to be able to leave hospital in about a week. Mr Leathem is a member of the staff of the Molong “Express”.

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1924. Western Parks champion.

19 June 1924

Whilst travelling down Bank Street on Wednesday morning on his motor cycle, Mr. B. Leathem had a nasty spill through a dog rushing in front of the machine. The rider sustained cuts and abrasions, while the cycle was damaged to the extent of £10.

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1925. Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

15 Aug 1925

A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Hunter-Bailey Memorial Presbyterian Church, Johnston Street, Annandale, on Saturday last, the contracting parties being Wallace H. eldest son of Mr. William Leathem, late of Molong, and Margaret Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Gillespie, of Kandos.

The officiating clergyman was Rev. F.L. A. Schloeffel. The bride was charmingly gowned in beige silk beaded morocain, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of Iceland poppies, violets and roses. She was attended by Miss Marjorie Emmerton, who wore navy blue silk morocain, trimmed with grey fur, and hat to tone and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas, roses and verbena.

Mr. K. G. McLintock acted as best man. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome xylonite dressing table set, and to the bridesmaid a silver-mounted patent leather hand-bag, while the bride's reciprocal gift took the form of a travelling rug.

At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. License, when the usual toasts of felicitation were honored.
(note:- Donald Cooper Gillespie)

Below Image of John Wallace Leathem possibly with Mother Margaret.

LINK TO JOHN WALLACE LEATHEM:-http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/revellers-jazz-band-john-wallace.html
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1927. Western champion Parks

17 March 1927

Molong.

Mr. Bert Leathem swimming at Orange baths on Thursday of last week, scratched the sole of his left, foot slightly.

The dye from his sock later got into the scratch, with the result that he has been ambling about, with a poisoned foot during the past few days.

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1927 Western Champion Parks NSW

11 Aug 1927

Mr. Bert Leathem, who for many years, has been clerk to the local branch of Messrs. Wright, Heaton &Co. has been appointed to similar position with the Coonamble branch, and a few of his immediate friends met on Tuesday night and presented him with a wallet, prior to his departure for Coonamble.

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Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW.

13 Aug 1927

Mr. Bert. Leathem Farewelled.

In view of his departure from Molong on the following Monday morning, Mr. Bert Leathem was entertained by a large gathering of football enthusiasts and others at the Town Hall on Friday evening last. Mr. D. J. Cox, the Club president, occupied the chair.

The chairman, in opening the proceedings, said Mr. Leathem's friends, comprising members of the football club and residents of the town generally regretted very much his impending departure. 

They further felt that they could not allow him to leave for Coonamble without some practical recognition of the esteem in which he was held by them.

Thus the gathering that night The toast of  “The King'' was first honored, followed by a musical number by Mr. Hume.

Mr. Morrow said the Football Club would not realise the valuable part Mr. Leathem had played as one of their officials until after he had gone. 

Bert had been a great one for finding new players, and they had not had a more enthusiastic worker than he was he was secretary last year and he (the speaker) knew what he did.

This year he was unable to act for business reasons, but in other ways he had given every possible assistance. There was no equal to him. Personally, he had established a strong friendship with Bert, and he knew he could rely upon him as a friend for life.

He was pleased to see Mr. Charlie Leathem present that night, as he had taken a keen interest in Bert since he was a boy. 

Bert came from a good family, and all very much regretted his departure. 

Bert had told him that he would not have anything to do with football at Coonamble, but he (the speaker) would not be surprised to see him secretary of the Coonamble Club before very long.

He had much pleasure in presenting him with a gold wristlet watch.

Mr. Lazarus, in supporting the presentation, said he had not known Mr. Leathem very long, but he had found him very genuine. 

Molong was losing in him one of its most enthusiastic football supporters. 

There would have been no football only for him and one or two others. He was very sorry he was leaving, and wished him the best of luck. 

Mr F. Byrnes said he had known Mr. Leathem for years and had always found him to be a real good sport. He always tried to make a big success of anything he took on, and had clone a great deal for the Football Club.

Aid. Turley spoke of the guest as having commanded the respect of all the residents of Molong. They were losing a great enthusiast in the football ranks, one of the Club's hardest workers. 

In a business capacity he had found him at all times courteous. He would, he felt sure, climb the ladder of fame, and he would not be surprised to see Mr. Leathem return to Molong someday as a director of the firm. 

Where he was going the hand of, friendship was always stretched out to a newcomer, and he would be certain to like Coonamble. 

He wished Mr. Leathem every success and hoped he would climb the ladder right up to the top.

Mr. Geo. Johnson said they were losing one of the best supporters they ever had.

He knew Bert when he rode the old black horse around the flat. He wished him every success. 

Mr. F. Ross said Bert had always been 'broody' to him, having regularly been associated with him for many years, they had their little arguments, but that never interfered; with their friendship. 

He (the speaker) would be sadder when Bert left; They were losing the best man they ever had in the Molong Football Club, and they would find that out when he went to Coonamble. 

Coonamble people would soon find out his qualities and would be very well satisfied with him; Mr. Geo. Giffin said he could not say anything wrong about Bert. 

He was one of the best as a man, and one of the best supporters the Football club ever had.

He would soon have as many friends in Coonamble as he had at Molong. Mr. White also spoke.

The toast of The Guest was accompanied by musical honors and cheers. 

Mr. Leathem, in response, said he most sincerely thanked them all for their nice present and very kind expressions; for all time he would treasure the wristlet watch. 

During the past few years in football he had had a very decent time. All he did, he could assure them, was with a free will, and his association with the Club had been a most pleasant one. He had made a lot of exceptionally good friendships at Molong and would always have very pleasant recollections of them, and of the Football Club especially.

 He would return to Molong periodically and renew those lasting friendships. Of course it was for his betterment that he was leaving.

He would like to see the Cox and Poulos Cups displayed in one of the shop windows in Molong once again.

Throughout the present season the Club had had bad luck, a number of players being injured. He hoped they would find someone else to dig up the new finds.

The health of Mr. C. Leathern, whom it was stated had always taken a very kindly interest in Bert, was proposed. Mr. Leathem returned thanks for the invitation to be present that evening.

He knew that Bert's father would have liked to have been, present to see his son honored.

A gathering such as the one that evening would do Bert a lot of good. He had certainly been a good supporter of the Football Club and a faithful employee of Wright, Heaton and Co. He thanked them all on behalf of Bert's father.

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1929. Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

13 April 1929

PRE-WEDDING EVENING.

The popularity of Miss Emily Neville and the esteem in which she is held by her many friends was emphasized on Friday night last, when the young lady was entertained at a gift evening, held in the Bridgewater hall. 

Friends came from far and near, and the hall was well filled. A number of gifts were presented to the young lady, a large table set out on the platform being filled with an extensive number of useful and expensive gifts. Dancing was indulged in, and supper on a liberal scale was provided by the ladies. 

At an appropriate interval Mr. A. W. Bunting briefly explained that the function was a tribute to Miss Neville of their esteem and good wishes, for her approaching marriage with Mr. Bert Leathem. 

He spoke very highly of Miss Nevillie's qualities and her readiness to assist in every movement in the community, there was no more popular young lady in the district, and her many friends wished her the richest of blessings in her future life. 

Mr. Vincent also, spoke and wished the guest of the evening every joy and brightness in her own home. Mr. J. O'Donnell formally handed over the gifts to Miss Neville, and spoke in high terms of the recipient.

Every gift was given with big heart wishes for her prosperity and happiness in the future. 'Miss Neville made a neat rep if of thankfulness expressing her gratitude for the kind remarks and beautiful lot of gifts. 

Mr. W. Leathem, father of the prospective bridegroom, also spoke in terms of appreciation of the honor conferred upon the guest that evening

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Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW 

20 April 1929

WEDDINGS

Leathem— Neville.

A quiet and pretty wedding was celebrated at the Molong Presbytery on Saturday afternoon last when Rev. Father Lawler celebrated the marriage of Emily, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Neville, of 'Willow Valley, Copper Hill, and Bertie William, son of Mr. William Leathem.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty frock of beige crepe-de-chine with hat to match, and carried an ivory bound prayer book. 

Miss Jean Hillan, niece of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of pale apricot crepe-de-chine with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of dahlias and ferns. 

Mr. Laurie Neville, brother of the bride, acted as best man.

The wedding breakfast was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, when toasts incidental to the happy occasion were honored.

A large number of valuable presents, including several cheques, were received by the young couple.

The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Leathem will be at Coonamble. 

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1929 Western Age Dubbo, NSW 

29 August 1929

PERSONAL Mr. W. H. Leathem, the popular Assistant Postmaster, has received news of a move to Picton, and together with Mrs. Leathem and John, expects to leave for their new home shortly.

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1929..The Picton Post NSW

4 Sept 1929

Mr. Leathem from Cobar, has been appointed to Picton to fill the vacancy and arrives here next week. The new assistant it a married man.

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1929..Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

7 Sept 1929

Wallace Leathem (son of Mr W Leathem), who has been assistant Postmaster at Cobar for several years, has been removed to Picton.

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1929 Western Age Dubbo, NSW 

19 September 1929

Valedictory MR. WAL. LEATHEM Prior to his departure for Picton, a number of townspeople met at the Great Western Hotel to say farewell to Mr. W. H. Leathem. 

The large and representative gathering testified to the popularity of Mr. Leathem. Dr. Elliott presided and on presenting Mr. Leathem ... 205 words more to come.. to be updated soon.

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Narromine News and Trangie Advocate NSW

4 Oct 1929

Prior to his departure from Cobar to Picton, Mr. W. H. Leathem was tendered a fare well at the Great Western Hotel by a number of townspeople.

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1929..Molong Express and Western district advertiser NSW

7 Dec 1929

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Leathem, of Coonamble, have been on a visit to relatives and friends in Molong.

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1929 December 28 1929 Margaret Catherine Leathem wife of Wallace leathem and mother of John Wallace Passed away

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1930 The Picton Post NSW

4 June 1930

FOOTBALL.

A team of footballers from Tooth's Brewery will pay Picton a visit for next weekend King's Birthday, two matches being played. The following have been selected for the first match on Sunday:— 

Wilson, Randall, Cameron, Phelan, Philby, Leathem, Sell; G. Brookes, Sutton, Joe Penny, M. Chalker, Smith, Jim Penny.

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1930. The Picton Post NSW

23 July 1930

Mr. W Leathem, of Broken Hill, father of our Picton postal assistant, spent a few days here during the week, and with his son, Mr. W. H. Leathem, who is going on annual holidays, will leave tomorrow for a trip.

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1930. The Sydney Morning Herald NSW

29 Dec 1930

LEATHEM.-In loving memory of my dear wife and my dear mother, Margaret Catherine, who passed away December 28, 1929.

God's greatest gift-remembrance.

Inserted by her loving husband, Wally, and son, John.

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1931. Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

5 Sept 1931

Mr. W. Leathem is on a visit to Molong among familiar scenes and faces.

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1931 The Picton Post NSW.

9 Sept

Mr.' William Leathem of Broken Hill way, is over for holiday’s here with his son, Mr Wal Leathem of Picton post office.

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1931 The Picton Post. NSW.

21 Oct 1931

Mr. A. Pedrana took his departure for Walgett by this morning early train,' Mrs Pedrana and family having gone on Monday morning. |So far no successor as postmaster here has been announced, and Mr, W. Leathem is at present acting P.M.

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1932..The Picton Post NSW. 

21 Sept 1932.

Mr. Leathem, father of Mr. Wall Leathem, of Picton postal staff, who comes from 'the back of Bourke' truly, is again spending portion of his annual holidays in Picton, and he and his little grandson, John, are almost inseparable.

Above image of John Wallace Leathem on the left with hands in pocket, Grandson of William leathem.
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1933.. Picton Post NSW.

31 May 1933.

PICTON BAND

SENDS GREETINGS TO CAMDEN

A letter from Mr. W. H. Leathem, hon secretary of Picton District Brass Band was enthusiastically received at the annual meeting of Camden District Band Association. Portion of the communication read:-

During- the past year we have appreciated the harmonious relationship which has existed between Camden and Picton Bands and hope the same feeling will be maintained during the ensuing year.

Our Bandmaster and members wish me to convey to your Band' greetings and best -wishes -for another successful year and hopes of inter-town visitations in the future.

Greetings Reciprocated

The hon. secretary of Camden Band has, replied in the following terms:—

The president and members of my committee, as well as the band master and playing members, very much appreciate the wonderful spirit which exists between the neighbouring bands.

Your wishes are heartily reciprocated and we congratulate your band on the progress it has made during the past year.

Letters of Appreciation

Other correspondence read at the annual meeting of Camden District Band Association included letters of appreciation from the Mother Superior of Mater Dei Orphanage, thanking the bandmaster and members for rendering a programme of music on the 1932 Reunion Sunday; and from Mr David J Kennedy conveying his appreciation of the selections recorded at the opening of the new Paramount Theatre, Camden.

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Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW Sat 7 Oct 1933 
Mr. William Leathem, who was spending a few days in town, renewing old acquaintances, received a telephone message that his son, Wallace, who is in the post office' at Picton, was dangerously ill, and left with Mr. M. A. Leary by car yesterday morning to be with him.

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1933 Picton Post NSW

13 Oct 1933

Mr. Wm. Leathem, of the Far West, is again spending, portion of his annual holiday with his son, Mr. Wal. Leathem, of the Picton postal staff. 

The latter, who has not been at all well of late, has been granted two months sick leave, and will accompany his father on a holiday tour. 

We trust this genial officer will return fully restored to good health.

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Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

18 Oct 1933

Mr. Wallace Leathem, who is on leave owing to a nerve trouble, arrived in Molong on Saturday night, accompanied by his young child and his father, Mr. William Leathem.

They went on to Coonamble on Monday morning on a visit to the home of Mr. Bert Leathem (Wally's brother).

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Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

7 April 1934 

PERSONAL

Mr. W. Leathem, who has been engaged in clerical work at Yetholme station, out west, for some years, arrived in Molong on Good Friday morning, and received a cordial welcome from old friends.

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1934..The Southern Mail Bowral, NSW

6 July 1934

Band Ball

BRIGHT AND HAPPY FUNCTION.

The efforts of the committee of the Bowral Association Brass Band Ball to make the annual ball one of the outstanding features of the social functions on the Southern Highlands this season met with success on Tuesday night when over two hundred and sixty dancers were present at the School of Arts, Bowral.

Visitors were present from Mittagong. Moss Vale and outlying districts and included Mr. Fred. Smith, Bandmaster of Picton Band, and the Secretary. 

Mr. Leathem; Mr. Powell, Bandmaster of Mittagong Band, and the Secretary, Mr. Casos; and Mr. R. Murdock, of Camden Band.

A canopy of red and blue streamers (the Band colors) suspended from a central panel of paler blue, along each side of which were lights with gaily colored paper shades, formed the striking decorations which were greatly admired by those present.

A gold illuminated lyre formed the centre of the stage decorations and with the glittering blue and white music stands of the orchestra and the microphone and signs, made a pleasing display. At either side of the stage, decorative posters, the work of the Picton Bandmaster (Mr. Fred.Smith) added a cheerful color note.

The orchestra of seven players under the leadership of Mr. Jack Parry, pave every satisfaction, and frequent encores bore testimony to the quality of the music. 

Dance music by the Band under the baton of Bandmaster Edgar Sweeney, was an acceptable innovation. Extras by Mr. Geoff. Beavan and Mr. Pat. Bailey were greatly appreciated. Several choruses to the dance numbers were effectively sung by Mr. Littleton through the microphone. 

A novelty monte carlo in which Mr. J. Glenn, in the guise of a scarecrow dismissed the dancers with a sweep of his arm, caused much merriment.

Mr. Simpson (Moss Vale) and Miss Walker (Mittagong) eventually carried off the prizes. Miss Villiers and partner (Moss Vale) won the spot dance. An excellent supper was served by Springett and was done full justice to by the dancers.

Two sittings were necessary but with the efficient service provided by the caterer it was only a short time before the needs of all the dancers had been satisfied. Dancing was resumed and the spirit of gaiety, which had prevailed throughout the evening was no less apparent when the final dance took place shortly before 3 a.m.

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Northern Star Lismore

26 June 1942

Personal

The Casino postmaster (Mr C M Beale) resumed duties yesterday after three weeks holiday, during which time Mr W H Leathem was acting postmaster. Mr Leathem goes on holidays today. 
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1944..Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

3 March 1944

Mr. W. Leathem (son of Mr. W. Leathem, of Coonamble) Assistant Postmaster at Casino for the past few years, has been promoted to Postmaster at Coraki and left Casino, on Thursday of last week, to take up duties at that town.

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Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

7 Dec 1945

TOWN TALK.

A visitor to Molong last weekend was Mr. William Leathem, formerly of Molong and now of West Coonamble.

Mr. Leathem was associated with the Molong 'Express' for many years, and for three years was Editor of the journal.

He left Molong about 25 years ago to take a position as station book keeper at Yathong, some 70 miles out from Hillston.

He remained at Yathong for about 15 years, and a few months later went, to West Coonamble, where his son is employed by Wright Heaton Pty. Ltd. Mr. Leathem called in at Molong on his way back after visiting his sister, Mrs. J. Johnston (formerly of Dilga).

Mr. Leathem thinks Molong has developed since his time in the town, particularly in regard to the buildings that have sprung up on the approaches from the Manildra direction.

He spent his boyhood and early manhood in Molong, and states that he has always retained a close interest in its progress, with which he has been kept acquainted through the columns of the 'Express.'

While in town, he met many of his old friends.

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1948..Sydney Morning Herald

July 22,1948

Death of Emily Leathem.

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 Williams

Nina (Mrs Turner)

Thomas Williams

Bertha Williams

Alfred Williams.

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1948 SYDNEY MORNING HEARLD

26 July 1948

Leathem -The Funeral of the late Mrs EMILY Leathem will leave Our Chapel 3 Missenden Road, Camperdown This Monday at 1 30 o'clock for Church of England Cemetery Rookwood Wood Coffill Limited Sydney and Suburbs Phone, M4611

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1950..Molong Express and Western District Advertiser

20 Jan 1950

From: Town Talk

Mr. Bill Leathem, of Coonamble, is spending a holiday at the Freemasons Hotel, Bank Street Molong.

He is a one-time editor of the 'Molong Express.' After his stay in Molong he will go to Parkes to visit a sister.

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1950 Gilgandra Weekly NSW 

5 Oct 1950

TRUCK RUNS OVER MAN'S HEAD

TRAGIC DEATH OF COONAMBLE MAN

A particularly tragic event occurred on.Thursday night last in Coonamble, when Bert Leathem was killed instantaneously by what is believed to have Been the passage of a heavy Vehicle over his head. 

The body of a man, later  identified as being Bert Leathem, of Bertram Street, West Coonamble, was found lying at the junction of Bank and Eason's Lanes at approximately 6.30 p.m.by local hotel manageress, Mrs. Foley.

According to Mrs. Foley, at about that time she took her dog for its usual evening stroll.

She walked down Eason's Lane and would have passed the scene of the accident had it not been for the erratic action of her dog.

The dog, which was on a lead, swung her around and brought her face to face with a man lying in the gutter.

OFFERED ASSISTANCE  

Thinking that the man was ill, Mrs. Foley asked him if he needed any help, but received no answer, It was not until she went to sit him up that the full-horror of what had happened occurred to her and she realised that she could see no head, She ran screaming, back to the Coonamble Hotel, and the police were immediately informed.

They arrived on the scene in a few minutes later and the body was removed by ambulance to the local mortuary.

Mr. Leathem; who was employed as an accountant with the firm of Messrs. Wright Heaton, leaves a wife and children.

MANAGER RECALLED

An unusual fact surrounding the accident was that the manager of Wright Heaton Ltd:, Mr. Joe Meecham, had only that afternoon departed from Coonamble on business, and to commence his yearly holiday; leaving Mr. Leathem in charge of the business.  

His first knowledge of the occurrence came at Bathurst, when local police, having been contacted by the Coonamble police, informed him of what had happened. Mr. Meacham immediately left his train and caught the  next available passenger train back  to Coonamble.

CORONIAL ENQUIRY

Investigation Have - (were) made by officers of the Coonamble police force and by Detective Oakman, of Dubbo, and it is understood there will be a coronial enquiry in Coonamble at a date to be fixed by the District Coroner, Mr. B. Palmer, S.M.

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1950..Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

TRAGIC DEATH OF

MR. BERT LEATHEM.

The tragic death occurred at Coonamble last week, of Mr. Bertram Leathem, who was acting-manager of Wright Heaton's, and well known in Molong, where several of his and his wife's relatives still reside.

The late Mr. Leathem died of shocking injuries after he had been struck by a lorry.

He was at one time a book-keeper in Wright Heaton's office at Molong, and was married to Miss Emily Neville, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Neville, of Copper Hill, Molong, some years ago. 

The late Mr. Bert Leathem’s father was Mr. William Leathem, whose mother at onetime was the proprietress of the Molong ' Express.'  

The late Mr. Leathem is survived by his wife, four sons, Max, Bruce, John and Brian, and one daughter, Beryl. 

His funeral took place last Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m. and was largely attended. 

A number of Molong relatives and residents travelled to Coonamble for the funeral. One brother, of Perth, (W.A.), survives deceased 

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1953..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.

1969

Wally leathem  departed this world from Gosford NSW, no Obituary was written as a testament to his life and times.