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| − | '''Leslie Raymond Poad''' ( | + | '''Leslie Raymond Poad''' (1904-1996) was a resident of Westfield, moving to the district from Dardanup in the mid-1930s. |
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| − | Les Poad's first wife was Florence Mary Poad (1912-2003). The couple married in 1935. Their sons were Barry Poad (1936-1990), Alan Poad (1944-2018) and Keith Poad (1939-1947). | + | Les Poad's first wife was Florence Mary Poad (1912-2003). The couple married in 1935. Their sons were Barry Poad (1936-1990), Alan Poad (1944-2018) and Keith Poad (1939-1947). The Children were educated at Westfield State School. |
Lesley Raymond Poad's second marriage was to Shirley Igglesden (nee Allen). | Lesley Raymond Poad's second marriage was to Shirley Igglesden (nee Allen). | ||
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| Date of Birth | 02 December 1904 |
| Age at Death | 92 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Leslie Raymond Poad Born 02/12/1904 Died 02/12/1996 Aged 92 Years |
Leslie Raymond Poad (1904-1996) was a resident of Westfield, moving to the district from Dardanup in the mid-1930s.
Property
The Poad family lived on Seventh Road (the former portion of which is now known as Poad Street). The family first bought 276 acres in 1934, a dairy farm which formerly belonged to L.W. Wells, however by 1942 the Poads had 110 acres on Seventh Road. Later in life, Leslie Poad moved to the Kelmscott hills during the 1980s.
Marriage
Les Poad's first wife was Florence Mary Poad (1912-2003). The couple married in 1935. Their sons were Barry Poad (1936-1990), Alan Poad (1944-2018) and Keith Poad (1939-1947). The Children were educated at Westfield State School. Lesley Raymond Poad's second marriage was to Shirley Igglesden (nee Allen).
Community Contribution
Les Poad was Captain of the North-West Armadale Bush Fire Brigade which was established in 1953 and operated from Poad's property. His son Barry Poad was a well-respected Rotarian and community figure who had a local park, Barry Poad Reserve, named in his honour.