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| Arthur Latham | |
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| Died | 10 August 1938 |
| Burial place | Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill[1] |
| Residence | 31 Gordon Street, Deepdene[2][3] |
| Political party | Ratepayers' Protection Party[4] |
| Children | Harold Latham,[5] one other son and two daughters[2] |
Arthur Latham was a councillor for North Ward on the Camberwell Council for 12 years, also serving a term as mayor from 1929 to 1930.
Life
Founding member of Deepdene Cricket Club: http://www.deepdenebears.com/uploads/WISDENE%202011-2012%20-%20FINAL%20_updated%2021-01-2013_.pdf (possibly also son?) He had played cricket competitively for almost his entire life, including while still in England. During this time, he played alongside many famous cricketers and other personalities, including H. G. Wells.[6]
Politics
Latham was instrumental in agitating for the construction of the Camberwell Fresh Food Market in 1928, along with fellow councillor and businessman Harry Rooks. He moved a motion to construct such a market in Camberwell, but this failed due to absent councillors. Despite this setback, plans were drawn up and the market constructed in the following year.[7]
Inquiry into Hassett Estate, 1935: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11753613
He was defeated in a landslide by Henry Leigh at the 1933 elections by a margin of 26.2 percent. This was said to be the result of years of local cricitism of Camberwell Council over rate valuations and road construction.[8]
References
- ↑ Australian Cemeteries Index. Inscription 9801271 - Arthur Latham. http://austcemindex.com/inscription?id=9801271, accessed: 29 September 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Argus. Mr. Arthur Latham. 13 August 1938. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12466573, accessed: 29 September 2016
- ↑ The Argus. 'Municipal Elections'. 29 August 1924. pg.9. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/431990, accessed: 28 June 2016
- ↑ The Argus. 'Municipal Elections, list of nominations'. 12 August 1921. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4675420, accessed: 2 July 2016
- ↑ Table Talk. Family Notices - Weddings. 31 December 1931. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147417314/17647579, accessed: 29 September 2016
- ↑ "Councillor and Cricketer", 29 July 1933, p. 7.
- ↑ City of Boroondara. Camberwell Fresh Food Market - 85th Anniversary Booklet. March 2014. http://www.camberwellfreshfoodmarket.com.au/public/downloads/Camberwell-Fresh-Food-Market-85-year-anniversary-booklet.pdf, accessed: 29 September 2016
- ↑ "MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.", 25 August 1933, p. 10.