Leslie Robert (Bob) McGovern (1893–1968)
Leslie Robert Magnus McGovern, of Edwin Street, North Dubbo, is a native of Stuart Town and has been a resident of Dubbo since 1918.
During his residence here Mr. McGovern has seen Dubbo grow from a comparatively small town to its present size.
He has been a member of the North Dubbo Progress Association for many years, has always taken an active interest in the affairs of the Railway.
During last year's Centenary celebrations Mr.McGovern was the secretary of the Six-Hour Committee which organised a very successful Sports day and procession. He is interested in the fostering of clean amateur sport and the provision of additional sporting facilities as increased population demands them.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- profile, Dubbo Liberal (NSW), 30 November 1950, p 6
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'McGovern, Leslie Robert (Bob) (1893–1968)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/mcgovern-leslie-robert-bob-34387/text43162, accessed 5 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- McGovern, Robert Leslie
Birth
10 May,
1893
Wellington,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
8 June,
1968
(aged 75)
Dubbo,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.
Occupation or Descriptor
Key Events
Key Organisations
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows
- Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen (NSW)
- Dubbo Trades and Labor Council (NSW)