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Thomas John Treloar (1855–1925)

One of Tamworth's leading citizens, Mr. Thomas John Treloar, sen., died at a private hospital in Sydney last night. He was 70 years of age, and was one of the largest property owners in the Tamworth district, and had a large emporium at Tamworth; also large business interests at Gunnedah and Barraba. He had been a resident of the town for 30 years, and founded the firm of T. J. Treloar and Co., Ltd., one of the leading stores in the northern districts. He is survived by a widow, two sons, and two daughters. One son, as a result of war injuries, is at present away on a health trip in England. Both sons served in the war.

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'Treloar, Thomas John (1855–1925)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/treloar-thomas-john-13634/text24392, accessed 23 June 2025.

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Birth

1855

Death

18 May, 1925 (aged ~ 70)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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