Leftwich, Richard William (1833–1916)
The death has taken place of another old resident of Brisbane, in the person of Mr. R. W. [Richard William] Leftwich, at the ripe age of 83 years. The deceased came to Queensland in 1863. A home was made at Kangaroo Point, where the deceased gentleman resided almost up to the time of his death — 53 years. Until retiring some few years ago, Mr. Leftwich was engaged in the oyster industry, in which he was very successful.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- death notice, Telegraph (Brisbane), 29 July 1916, p 6
- funeral notice, Brisbane Courier, 24 July 1916, p 6
- probate, Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld), 21 September 1916, p 5
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Leftwich, Susannah (wife)
- Leftwich, Gertrude Magdalene (wife)
- Cape, William Timothy (education sponsored by)
Citation details
'Leftwich, Richard William (1833–1916)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/leftwich-richard-william-29019/text36279, accessed 24 March 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
16 April,
1833
London, Middlesex, England
Death
22 July,
1916
(aged 83)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia