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Horatio Larcher (1854–1942)

OBITUARY MR HORATIO LARCHER

A pioneer of milk distribution In Melbourne, Mr Horatio Larcher, 88, of Moor st, Fitzroy, died at his home yesterday. During his 60 years' association with dairying he built up one of the largest retail distribution organisations in Melbourne. He come to Melbourne from London 71 years ago. He is survived by a widow, 2 sons, Mr. E. H. Larcher, of Malvern, and William Larcher, of Sydney; and 3 daughters, Mrs Alice Hackett, Mrs E. Dauber, and Mrs. E. Argyle. The funeral will leave the residence, Moor st, Fitzroy, tomorrow for Heidelberg Cemetery.

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'Larcher, Horatio (1854–1942)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/larcher-horatio-19362/text30807, accessed 19 April 2026.

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