Eric Henry Raymond LINTHORNE

Born 1890 in Dongara, Western Australia ^[15]
Son of Henry Peach LINTHORNE and Clementina RUSS ^[15]
Married "Gertrude" Idahlia Gertrude CRIDDLE on 22 December 1911 ^[332]
Did contract clearing in Three Springs for the Upper Irwin Road Board in August 1910 for 4/10 plus 6/- per chain ^{[9: 5-Aug-1910]}
Sang "One of the Upper Ten" at the Concert & Dance held at the schoolroom in Three Springs on 1 September 1910 ^{[9: 9-Sep-1910]}
Contract cleared for the Upper Irwin Road Board a road from Arrino to Lot M769 for 1/6 per chain in November 1910 ^{[9: 4-Nov-1910]}
In 1911 he began working for the Midland Railway Company ^{[5: 17-May-1935]}
Railway Night Officer in Gingin 1915-1919 ^[50]
Railway Stationmaster in Coorow 1920-1922 ^{[6] [19] [215]}
Railway Stationmaster in Arrino 1925-1935 ^{[4: 2-Jun-1928] [19] [50]}
Member of the Arrino Cricket Club in 1922-23 ^{[9: 12-Jan-1923]}
Member of the Arrino Football Club - was Secretary in 1928 ^{[4: 6-Oct-1928]}
Received a presentation from the Arrino Football Club in recognition of services at a Dance in Arrino on 11 January 1928 ^{[4: 14-Jan-1928]}
Organised the Dance held in Arrino on 2 October 1928 to celebrate six years unbroken victory for the Arrino Football Club ^{[4: 6-Oct-1928]}
Spent a recuperating holiday in Dongara in November 1928, after being discharged from the Three Springs Hospital ^{[4: 3-Nov-1928]}
With Robert W. CONNOLLY and William D. S. SMITH he left for a fishing expedition at the coast on 23 January 1932 ^{[4: 30-Jan-1932]}
Travelled from Arrino to Perth on a short holiday on Friday 11 August 1933 ^{[5: 18-Aug-1933]}
His wife Gertrude passed away at the age of 41 years on 25 November 1933 and was buried at the Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth ^[2]
Spent a holiday in April 1934 at Dongara, with his mother at Midland Junction and then in Busselton ^{[5: 13-Apr-1934]}
Travelled to Dongara for another holiday on 9 May 1934, his long service leave and annual leave having been combined ^{[5: 11-May-1934]}
Drove to Morawa on Tuesday 31 July 1934 to see his son who was at the Morawa Hospital having fractured his skull ^{[5: 3-Aug-1934]}
He himself underwent an operation in August 1934, and was unable to resume duties as stationmaster for over a week ^{[5: 10-Aug-1934]}
Mrs B. Johnson of Dongara spent a holiday staying with he and his family at Arrino in October 1934 ^{[5: 5-Oct-1934]}
Returned to Arrino on Tuesday 26 February 1935 after a short trip to Perth to receive medical attention ^{[5: 1-Mar-1935]}
Resided in Arrino until his death in 1935 ^[2]
Father of Jessie, Keith, Lionel, Mavis, Lorna, Beryl and Rodney ^[161]
Died 9 May 1935 in Arrino; buried at Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth, Western Australia (Anglican, XC, 419A) ^{[2] [5: 17-May-1935]}
Owing to his passing all sporting activities scheduled to be held in Arrino on Sunday 12 May 1935 were cancelled ^{[5: 17-May-1935]}
The Three Springs Road Board made mention of the loss the district had sustained in his untimely death on 13 May 1935 ^{[5: 17-May-1935]}


From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 17 May 1935:
Obituary - Late Mr. E. Linthorne - The death of Mr. Eric Linthorne, station master, occurred suddenly at Arrino, on Thursday, May 9. Deceased, who was 44 years of age, has not enjoyed good health for about three years and complained of feeling unwell early in the day. During the evening he had a severe seizure and Dr. Mayrhofer was sent for, but the deceased passed away shortly before the Doctor arrived. Mr. And Mrs. H. Linthorne, of Midland Junction, parents of the deceased, who were passengers on Thursday morning's mail train to Dongara were informed of the sad news at Carnamah. They left the train at Arrino and took charge of the children, later taking them to Perth. The late Mr. Linthorne had been connected with the Midland Railway Company for over 24 years and had been stationed at Arrino for the past 10 years, where he took an active interest in the social and sporting activities of the town and was well respected and held in high esteem by all who knew him. He leaves a family of seven, four daughters, Mrs. Simmonds, Mavis, Lorna, Beryl, and three sons, Keith, Lionel and Rodney. The remains were conveyed to Perth, the funeral taking place on Saturday at Karrakatta Cemetery, when he was buried alongside his late wife, who died two years ago."

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