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First Street 3 Gawler South

2019-05-16T05:00:00Z

Margarethowse:

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Regarding the property at 3 First Street, Gawler South

In 1977 my husband and I purchased the property known as ‘Joffrehaig’ at 3 First Street Gawler South and commenced restoration of the old Federation era house. Keen to know more of its story, I began to piece together information in relation to the history of the property. I am currently the president of the ‘Victoriana Society of South Australia’ and was instrumental in the foundation of the Gawler Historical Society.
Living at the time of our residency at ‘Joffrehaig’ was an elderly neighbour Gwen Woodman (nee Price, corrupted from the German Preiss) whose family had resided at 5 First Street since the 1890’s. As a child in 1915 Gwen had sat on the old stone wall (still extant) between the two properties and watched ‘Joffrehaig’ being built. Her father had to draw water by pail from the South Para for their household supply. He had helped to construct the glass house in Adelaide’s Botanic Garden in the early days.
Through a chance article in the local paper, ‘The Bunyip’, I managed to make contact with the original owner of ‘Joffrehaig’, Mrs Clarice Andrew, at the time residing in Coolangatta Queensland and began correspondence with her.
As the letters explain, her parents owned the small cottage at 15 Seventh Street (still extant), purchased from Mr Peak, a sand merchant, and 2 blocks beside for 130 pounds. This is where she was born and grew up. Clarice’s mother, Mrs Joy Henwood, was known as the ‘Grand Old Lady of Gawler’ living until the age of 98. She and her widowed daughter–in–law lived in number 15 until Joy was 92 and then resided at ‘Joffrehaig’ until her 98th year, when Mrs Henwood died.
The house built at the beginning of World War 1 when patriotism was at its peak was named by Clarice and her husband after two generals from the war campaign- Joffre and Haig. Designed in the Federation style, which is the first really significant style of Australian architecture, it was considered one of the best houses in the street, Clarice told us. Built by local identity Dick Dawe, the carpentry work was carried out by Walter Ayling of Willaston.
Clarice Andrew went on to become a leading milliner in Gawler prior to World War 2 and wrote her memoir of Gawler in the early days of the 20th century.
My husband and I carried out extensive repairs and renovations on the property mending where possible the original outbuilding and glass shard walls that still existed from an earlier time. We carefully retained nearly all original features. The house was short listed for ‘Home of the Year’ from around Australia by Home Beautiful magazine in 1988.
The dividing tin fence between number 15 Seventh Street and 3 First Street was in existence in 1977 dating presumably from the subdivision of the land by the Henwood family to their daughter Clarice. The rear extension to the house and erection of the carport to compliment the style of the house were both carried out with full Local Council approval and the agreement of neighbours during the late 1970’s. .
Along the dividing wall between # 15 and # 3 are significant trees and many shade-giving climbing plant specimens that have been there for over 50 years and not realistically replaced. The garden features the original lay out from 1915 and so has historical significance as a rare surviving example of its type. I would strongly recommend that in order to retain this significance that the layout is not tampered with at all.
Further to this, I would suggest that the early boundary lines of Gawler, an important early colonial town, be honoured. There would scarcely be a dividing boundary line in the old settlement that is 100% accurate as the means for gauging this was very limited over 100 years ago. The whole of old Gawler town would be full of such inaccuracies and it is inconceivable that the entire area be re-surveyed with the resultant destruction of significant trees and gardens and formerly approved built structures.

Jayne Kader
President, The Victoriana Society of S. A.
16 Gurney Rd, Rose Park, 5067,
Ph 08 83330295

For more photos of the leadlight in 3 First Street please [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157631331029746 click here.]
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Governor Weigall Visit

2019-03-14T01:40:43Z

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Governor Weigall Visit

2019-03-14T01:35:04Z

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Governor Weigall Visit

2019-03-14T01:24:08Z

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Governor Weigall Visit

2019-03-14T01:21:12Z

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WEIGALL Sir Archibald – Governor – 22 September 1920
An agricultural show is essentially a country man’s holiday, and on Wednesday, the occasion of the annual show of the Gawler Agricultural Society, country people assembled in great numbers to attend and give patronage and to enjoy the social atmosphere that is part of these gatherings. The interest in the exhibition was heightened by the fact of the intending visit of the Agricultural Governor (as he has been so aptly termed), Sir Archibald Weigall K.C.M.G..
Early in the morning all roads led to Gawler, and the magnificent event dawning of the day was a further incentive to bring people out of their homes to revel in bright and genial sunshine.
The Town Council was in association with the Agricultural Society in according a district welcome to Sir Archibald, and in front of the Town Hall a massive arch was erected bearing the words “Gawler’s Welcome to our Governor.”

The Governor travelled in a special train leaving the city at 10.30 am, and at Gawler was received by a fleet of motor cars, which in procession slowly wended its way to the town under escort of the mounted police, reaching the rendezvous at 11.30 am. At the building were the Town Councillors, Riggs’ Vice-regal Band, the school children under Mr E Thomas (head master) and his assistants and hundreds of the general public anxious and eager to gain a glimpse of the distinguished visitors. Sir Archibald, Lady Weigall and little Miss Priscilla, on arrival, did not stand on ceremony, and cordially returned the greeting of the Mayor (Mr James Busbridge Jnr) and the Town Clerk (Mr E A Smith), and were introduced to the members of the Town Council and others.

The Mayor gave a welcoming speech and His Excellency replied.

The Governor and his party then visited the Institute where they were received by the President (Mr A H Harris). The Honour Roll, the gallery of public men of the town and the Library were inspected, and afterwards Mr Harris secured the permission to present Sir Archibald with a copy of the late Mr E H Coombe’s book on the “History of Gawler”, and a copy of the “Song of Australia”.

The party were then motored to the Hutchinson Hospital, where they were received by the Matron (Sister Clarke) and the secretary (Mr S B Rudall), and shown over this fine asset to the town. The view from the institution was greatly admired, and the party slowly motored down the hill enjoying the scenes en route to the show ground.
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Governor Weigall Visit

2019-03-14T01:20:08Z

Margarethowse:

Governor Weigall Visit

2019-03-14T01:19:28Z

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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-14T00:10:01Z

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LETCHER John was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.

John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.

After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years.
There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.

John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.

Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.

John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.

Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.

Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.

In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.

His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.

John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.

Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers
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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:56:21Z

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2019-03-13T23:54:08Z

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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:44:40Z

Margarethowse:

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LETCHER John was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.

John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.

After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years.
There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.

John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.

Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.

John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.

Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.

Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.

In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.

His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.

John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.

Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers
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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:43:37Z

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LETCHER John was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.

John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.

After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years.
There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.

John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.

Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.

John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.

Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.

Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.

In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.

His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.

John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.

Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers

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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:40:57Z

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LETCHER John was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.
John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.
After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years. There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.
John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.
Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.
John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.
Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.
Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.
In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.
His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.
John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.
Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers

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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:38:52Z

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LETCHER John was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.
John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.
After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years. There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.
John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.
Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.
John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.
Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.
Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.
In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.
His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.
John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.
Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers
Source:-
Trove – Online Newspapers
SAILIS – Lands Title
South Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages
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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:36:31Z

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LETCHER John was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.
John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.
After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years. There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.
John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.
Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.
John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.
Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.
Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.
In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.
His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.
John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.
Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers
Source:-
Trove – Online Newspapers
SAILIS – Lands Title
South Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages
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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:33:40Z

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LETCHER John was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.
John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.
After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years. There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.
John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.
Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.
John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.
Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.
Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.
In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.
His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.
John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.
Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers
Source:-
Trove – Online Newspapers
SAILIS – Lands Title
South Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages
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Letcher (Cr) John

2019-03-13T23:32:37Z

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LETCHER John
John Letcher was born at Moonta Mines, South Australia on the June 25, 1872 to parents, James and Catherine Letcher nee Brenton.
John married in 1895 at Moonta Mines to Miss Madeline Nobis.
After having completed his pharmacy course he was employed by Bickford and sons for several years and then acted as manager for a number of pharmaceutical-chemists before buying a business at Peterborough where he was a member of the Great Northern (Peterborough) Freemasons’ Lodge, serving as secretary for five years. He was also secretary of the Peterborough Tennis Club for seven years. There daughter’s Vida and Marjorie were born at Peterborough.
John Letcher removed to Gawler in 1906 and secured a business as chemist and druggist at 95 Murray Street. Part allotment 198 and part section 4, High Street, Gawler East from Mr S H McMillan.
Howard John Letcher, son of John was born 1909 at Gawler also became a chemist.
John Letcher was a member of the Tod Street Methodist Church and on the board of Trustees. He was elected councillor of East Ward, Gawler in 1912. John and his daughters, Vida and Marjorie were active members of the Gawler Methodist Tennis Club. In 1923 Miss Vida Letcher was the Vice-president of the Gawler High School Old Scholars Association.
Letcher’s Chemist was a booking agent for local entertainment and advertised regularly in the “Bunyip”. The Gawler South Pictures and Central Pictures plus other amusements were open for booking.
Reported in the “Bunyip” in July 1918 – Mr John Letcher purchased a Dodge Brothers motor car fitted with an Australian built streamline body, by messrs Holden and Frost, Adelaide, from Gawler and District agent May Bros & Co Ltd.
In 1923, as advertised, Sale of Superior Furniture by Matthews & Co, auctioneers, on-account-of Mr J Letcher, who has sold his chemist business in Murray Street, Gawler to Mr Roy Boswell Pearson, as he has purchased a business at Parkside.
His daughter Marjorie married Ronald Phillip Cheek, son of Arthur Forgie Cheek, at Kent Town in 1922.
John Letcher died November 7, 1942 having served the community of Parkside in business as a pharmaceutical-chemist and a senior circuit steward of the Methodist Church, Young Street, Parkside East for nearly twenty years.
Submitted by National Trust – Gawler Branch - Volunteers
Source:-
Trove – Online Newspapers
SAILIS – Lands Title
South Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages

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