Leon Henry Walford (1852–1925)
The death is announced of Mr Lion H Walford, who was for many years connected with the Customs Department in Sydney. Mr Walford was best known as boarding officer at the port, in the days of the late Wm Smythe, Captain Woods, and Mr Eames. He was widely known and highly respected.
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Citation details
'Walford, Leon Henry (1852–1925)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/walford-leon-henry-35065/text44218, accessed 27 June 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
23 April,
1852
Launceston,
Tasmania,
Australia
Death
17 November,
1925
(aged 73)
Mosman, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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