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- DEATH OF Mr W. G. Lefroy
The sudden death of Mr. William Gerald Lefroy, of Carraraarra, Dandaragan road, Moora. Saturday last, cast a gloom over the wide area in which he had lived, and where his activities had brought him into prominence. In the Midland Junction and Upper Swan districts, in the Nor-West of this State, and of latter year in the Moora district he was widely known and respected for his unobtrusive character, his quiet and gentlemanly demeanor, and his sympathetic nature.
Few men in this State could lay claim, by his urbane character and the ill-luck that attended his pioneering work In the Nor-West, to so universal a sympathy at his death.
He made no enemies, and his friends were to be found in all parts of the State. The cause of death was heart failure brought about by over excitement in combating a grass fire. that had got beyond control while burning the carcasses of lambs in a paddock near the house. He was seen to stagger and fall and when picked up life was extinct.
The deceased gentleman at the time of his death was 68 years of age, and was born in Western Australia. In. his young days he resided in the Upper Swan now known as Herne Hill and took a lively interest in Local Government, being the first Mayor of Midland Junction, and was prominent in all public movements.
From there he went to the Nor-West, where he and his brother (Gerald) acquired a station property known as Yanyeareddy, Carnarvon, (he had also other station interests) but after succession of droughts in which heavy loss was sustained he sold out to Mr H. Twitchen who as we all know recently,disposed of this property at a very high figure and retired from pastoral duties.
From the Nor-West he settled down at his late residence Carraraarra although his ripe years did not allow his taking any active part in "public matters here, he was always found to be in sympathy with and helpful to any movement of a public character.
During his whole life he took a large interest in church work, and for many years was a Church vestryman and warden. He married a Miss Barratt Leonard, of Swan, and the widow and a large family are left to mourn their loss.
Two sons (Ted and Kitch) are in partnership in a station property on the Murchison. Josh and Bob recently acquired a property at Namban, near Moora; while two others Bin and Tom are living at Carramarra.
Of the daughters there are three married, one to Mr H. Leeds, of the Nor-West and Mrs Riley, wife of the Rev, C. L. Riley, of Perth and Mrs E. M. Riley, wife of Mr Eric Riley, of Quarrel Springs, Moora (the two latter gentlemen being sons of Archbishop Riley, Primate of Perth).
There are three other daughters, two on the Murchison, and one at present attending school in Moora. The funeral took place on Sunday last to the Church of England portion of the Cemetery, and was largely attended.
The cortege moved from St James Church about 3.30, at the the conclusion of the funeral service conducted by the Rev C L. Riley, assisted by the Rev. F. Sanderson and the Rev. F. W. Gunning, the latter giving a eulogy of the deceased gentleman while associated with him in Church work during the speakers many years: residence in Moora as Rector of St. James.
At the graveside the service was conducted by the Rev. C. M. Riley, and the body was laid to rest in the presence of relatives and a large number of friends who mourned the passing of an honored citizen. [1]
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1856 - 1924 (68 years)
