see also LINTHORNE of DONGARA


see also THREE SPRINGS DATABASE


Eric Henry Raymond LINTHORNE
Born 1890 in Dongara, Western Australia

Son of Henry Peach LINTHORNE and Clementina RUSS


TIME LINE for Eric Henry Raymond Linthorne
- a lot of this info was taken from the Three Springs Database
- visit their site for a more in-depth look at his life


1910
Did contract clearing in Three Springs for the Upper Irwin Road Board in August 1910 for 4/10 plus 6/- per chain

Sang "One of the Upper Ten" at the Concert & Dance held at the schoolroom in Three Springs on 1 September

Contract cleared for the Upper Irwin Road Board a road from Arrino to Lot M769 for 1/6 per chain in November


1911
he began working for the Midland Railway Company

he married "Gertrude" Idahlia Gertrude CRIDDLE


1915
Railway Night Officer in Gingin 1915-1919

1920
Railway Stationmaster in Coorow 1920-1922

192
Railway Stationmaster in Arrino 1925-1935

1922
Member of the Arrino Cricket Club in 1922-23

1928
Member of the Arrino Football Club - and Secretary

Received a presentation from the Arrino Football Club in recognition of services at a Dance in Arrino on 11 January

Organised the Dance held in Arrino on 2 October to celebrate six years unbroken victory for the Arrino Football Club

Spent a recuperating holiday in Dongara in November 1928, after being discharged from the Three Springs Hospital

1933
Travelled from Arrino to Perth on a short holiday on Friday 11 August

His wife Gertrude passed away at the age of 41 years on 25 November and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth

1934
Spent a holiday in April 1934 at Dongara, with his mother at Midland Junction and then in Busselton

Travelled to Dongara for another holiday on 9 May, his long service leave and annual leave having been combined

Drove to Morawa on Tuesday 31 July to see his son who was at the Morawa Hospital having fractured his skull

He himself underwent an operation in August and was unable to resume duties as stationmaster for over a week

Mrs B. Johnson of Dongara spent a holiday staying with himself and his family at Arrino in October

1935
Returned to Arrino on Tuesday 26 February after a short trip to Perth to receive medical attention

- Eric died on 9 May 1935 in Arrino
- he is buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth


Owing to his passing all sporting activities scheduled to be held in Arrino on Sunday 12 May 1935 were cancelled