Sydney Lester

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Sydney was born in 1913. Sydney Lester ...

"FUNERALS LESTER. - The Fureral of MR. SYDNEY THOMAS LESTER, of Woodburn, will move from the Presbyterian Church, Woodburn, TOMORROW (Sunday). following a service commencing at 2 p.m. for the Presbyterian portion of Woodburn Cemetery. WILL RILEY & SON, Funeral Directors.

R.S.S.A.I.L.A. WOODBURN SUB-BRANCH. Members of the above Branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A., and all returned soldiers, are requested to attend the Funeral of their late comrade, SYDNEY THOMAS LESTER, to move from the Presbyterian Church, Woodburn. TOMORROW (Sunday). following a service commencing at 2 p.m., for the Woodburn Cemetery. J. TOOHEY," Northern Star (Lismore) Saturday, May 29, 1948 Page 4

"Obituary MR. S. T. LESTER One of the most impressive funeral services at Woodburn in recent vears, was a tribute yesterday to the late Mr. Sydney Thomas Lester, a well known resident, of Woodburn, and a prominent official of the Woodburn R.S.L. Mr. Lester died at Coraki on Friday. There were few available seats in the Woodburn Presbyterian Church when Rev. Charles Haxton, of Coraki, conducted a service. Mrs. Delves officiated at the organ. There was a large representation of returned soldiers from many parts of the Richmond River district. Returned soldiers formed guards of honour at the church and grave side. Mr. Lester was buried in the Woodburn Presbyterian cemetery. The casket was covered with the Union Jack. Mr. Lester was a returned soldier from World War II. Mr. Haxton spoke of the esteem in which Mr. Lester was held in the community. Pall-bearers at the church were six brothers-in-law, Messrs. R. Smith, K. Thomson, H. Edwards, H. White, K. Huxley and H. Williams, and, at the cemetery, six returned soldiers, Messrs. R. Patch, B. Hill, J. Ferguson, D. Carmichael, G. Miller and D. Munro. "Wreath bearers were Messrs. Norman and Laurie Schulstad, Pat Malone, Jack Selkirk, Wm. McKinnon, A. Strong and J. McLaurin (representing the management and staff of O. A. Schulstad, where Mr. Lester was employed), Reg Pursey, Wilf Clark, and J. Marquet. At the conclusion of the graveside service conducted by Mr. Haxton, Mr. F. G. Stoker representing the Sub District Council of the R.S.L., conducted the ' Diggers' service. Mr. T., Gilbert sounded the "Last Post." Will Riley and Son conducted the funeral arrangements." Northern Star (Lismore) Monday, May 31, 1948 Page 4

"LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPREME COURT OP NEW SOUTH WALES PROBATE JURISDICTION. In the Will of SYDNEY THOMAS LESTER late of Woodburn North in the State of New South Wales, Shop Assistant, formerly a member of the Royal Australian Air Force Deceased. Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament dated the Twenty-fifth day of August one thousand nine hundred and forty-two of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to HAZEL JOAN LESTER the Executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the undersigned address. All creditors in the Estate of the deceased are required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned. R. R. Morison, Proctor for the Executrix, River Street, WOODBURN. BY HIS AGENTS: Sullivan Bros., 16 Barrack Street, SYDNEY." Northern Star (Lismore) Wednesday, August 04, 1948 Page 7

"IN MEMORIUM LESTER. Sydney Thomas - In loving memory of our brother-in-law, who passed away May 28th, 1948. The golden gates stood open On that sad, unhappy day; With a farewell left unspoken, He softly passed away. Inserted by Myrna and Hughie.

LESTER. - In loving memory of our dear brother-in-law, Sydney Thomas Lester, who departed this life 28th May, 1948. Always remembered. Inserted by his sisters-in-law, Dulcie. Beryl and families.

LESTER. - In loving memory of Sydney T. Lester, called to rest 28th May, 1948. Inserted by sister-in-law Dawn and brother-in-law Ken Thomson and family." Northern Star (Lismore) Saturday, May 24, 1949 Page 4

Sources

• Bir: 1913 Sep Qtr Skirlaugh 689 England

Chr: Mar: 15725/1939 LESTER SYDNEY THOMAS to SMITH HAZEL JOAN CASINO Dea: 12289/1948 LESTER SYDNEY THOMAS (f) SYDNEY THOMAS (m) MARJORIE CASINO (34 years) Bur: Woodburn Cemetery, Portion Ang ID2496870

• MARRIAGE: 15725/1939 NSW BDM INDEX LESTER SYDNEY THOMAS to SMITH HAZEL JOAN CASINO

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