Thomas Locker

The following photos were supplied by Michael Povey <mpovey-at-tpg.com.au> 31.08.11

From the Monaro Express 1931.
03.12.05 - Submitted by GWEN HUBERT; <ghubert@pcug.org.au>

On Sunday , 27^th December , 1931 , there passed away at his late residence at the age of 61 years , Mr. William Charles Locker , of Hill View , Adaminaby , following an illness of six months duration .

Deceased was the eldest son of the late Mr . and Mrs . Joseph Gilbert Locker , of Willow Grove , Adaminaby and was born at Bolaro . He lived about Adaminaby all his life .

He was twice married . His first wife was Alice , youngest daughter of the late Mr . and Mrs . George Barrett , of Inglewood , Adaminaby , and she died some 35 years ago , one daughter of this union still surviving , viz.: Mrs . W. Mansfield , of Moorebank , Adaminaby .

He later married Emmaline , second daughter of the late Mr . and Mrs . John Samuel Barrett , of Tumut . She survives him , with one son Herbert , and one daughter , Ruby , of Hill View , Adaminaby . he also leaves a brother , Clarence , of Fairview , Adaminaby , and a sister , Mrs . James Clugston , of Willow Grove , and four grandchildren . One sister predeceased him .

He was partner with the late Mr . T . D . Stewart in an auctioneering business which he has carried on , on his own account since the latter’s death .

Deceased took an active part in various public affairs and charitable movements , and gained the very high esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances . For the past 28 years he was a member of the Committee and a guarantor of Adaminaby P. and A . Association . He was a member of the Masonic Craft and was a foundation member of the Sovereign (Adaminaby) Branch , G.U.O.O.F. For many years he held the position of Secretary of Adaminaby Presbyterian Church .

The funeral took place on Tuesday , 29^th December , to the Presbyterian section of Adaminaby General Cemetery . Rev A . J . Barrett of Bombala , officiating in the presence of a large gathering at the graveside . members of the G .U .O .O .F marched in the funeral procession and Messrs Bert Goodwin , Laurie Adams , Ron Clugston and Roy Brayshaw acted as pallbearers .Mr .J .F . Allen directed the funeral arrangements .

Wreaths were noted from His Loving Wife ; Emmie ; Herbie and Ruby ; Adaminaby P . and A . Association ;Mr .and Mrs . G . W . Mackay and family ; all at Hollymount ; Bert ; Lin ; J . Heywood and family ; Laurie , Gladys and Merv.; Tom and Bernie ; Will , Pearl and family ; all at Winderadeen and Happy Valley ; all at Shady Bower , Bolaro View and Black Creek ; Clarence and Charlotte ; Ken and Mavis ; Jack and Ena ; all at Avonlea ; Mr . and Mrs . A . S . Kelly and family ; Mr . and Mrs . J . J . Constance ; Mr . and Mrs . Leo Stewart ; Iris and Jim ; Mr . K . E . West ; Ken and Mavis ; Jim and Emily ; Mr . and Mrs . S . Clugston and family ; Hazelwood ; Leo , Lil and family ; Francis and Maurice ; all at Muzzelbrook ; Ronald , Allan , Eric and Essie ; A . Eldridge , Alice and Rex ; Mrs . Rossiter and Addie ; Bob ; all at Sunnyside ; Mr . and Mrs . Jim Mackay and family ; Mountain View .

Descendants of Thomas Locker

Pam Garner <pam89-at-bigpond.com> 7.12.06
Elizabeth Paouris <paouris-at-bigpond.com> 20.12.06
Bert Potter <bert360-at-bigpond.net.au> 20.12.06
Judy Paske <JUDYP5-at-bigpond.com> 9.03.07
Recompiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database by Ian Harvey 3.09.07
with additional material supplied by:
John Dugdale <jhdugdale-at-optusnet.com.au> 31.8.07

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