Difference between revisions of "Stanley Leigh Roberts"
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| + | ==Early Life== | ||
| + | Stanley was born in Victoria on 6 March 1875.. His father was James Alfred Roberts and his mother was Marion Roberts (nee McMurtie). | ||
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| + | ==Marriage== | ||
| + | Stanley married Cathleen Roberts (nee Hamilton)in Perth in 1901. They had three children Eileen Marion born 1902, Grace Gwendolynne and Joy (Marjory Hamilton). | ||
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| + | ==Electoral Rolls== | ||
| + | According to the electoral roll Stanley had 7 acres on part of Lefroy Road Kelmscott, later renamed Roberts Road. The house was built in 1903. His occupation from 1895 until 1937 was with the West Australian Government Railway. He later became an orchardist growing loquats, larges loquat orchard in the state. | ||
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| + | ==Community Involvement== | ||
| + | Stanley was the Chairman of Kelmscott Progress Association, Chairman and Life Member of the Kelmscott Agricultural Society, a life Member of the Railway and Tramways Institute. He was also secretary of the Church of England Church and church Warden and member of Synod. | ||
| + | ==Death== | ||
| + | Stanley died on 31 December 1959. | ||
| + | ==Other Notes== | ||
| + | He obtained pine trees from the State Nursery at Hamel which now form the row opposite the Kelmscott Post Office. These pine trees were planted by the local school children. | ||
| + | ==Library Resources== | ||
| + | A book called The Roberts Family of Roberts Road | ||
| + | Photograph of Armadale PH91, FPCH, PH304, PH306, PH303 | ||
| + | Joy Roberts - Local History Box 7 Armadale. | ||
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Revision as of 17:14, 3 July 2024
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Age at Death | 83 years |
| Additional Names | Cathleen Roberts |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Stanley Leigh Roberts beloved husband of Cathleen. Loving father of Eileen(decd) Grace and Joy. Loving father -in-law of Will. Called to higher service 31 December 1958. Aged 83 years. Re-United. Cathleen beloved wife and loving mother and mother-in-law of the above. Called home 11 May 1960. Forever with the lord our precious mother. |
Contents
Early Life
Stanley was born in Victoria on 6 March 1875.. His father was James Alfred Roberts and his mother was Marion Roberts (nee McMurtie).
Marriage
Stanley married Cathleen Roberts (nee Hamilton)in Perth in 1901. They had three children Eileen Marion born 1902, Grace Gwendolynne and Joy (Marjory Hamilton).
Electoral Rolls
According to the electoral roll Stanley had 7 acres on part of Lefroy Road Kelmscott, later renamed Roberts Road. The house was built in 1903. His occupation from 1895 until 1937 was with the West Australian Government Railway. He later became an orchardist growing loquats, larges loquat orchard in the state.
Community Involvement
Stanley was the Chairman of Kelmscott Progress Association, Chairman and Life Member of the Kelmscott Agricultural Society, a life Member of the Railway and Tramways Institute. He was also secretary of the Church of England Church and church Warden and member of Synod.
Death
Stanley died on 31 December 1959.
Other Notes
He obtained pine trees from the State Nursery at Hamel which now form the row opposite the Kelmscott Post Office. These pine trees were planted by the local school children.
Library Resources
A book called The Roberts Family of Roberts Road Photograph of Armadale PH91, FPCH, PH304, PH306, PH303 Joy Roberts - Local History Box 7 Armadale.