Linton Smith Farewell Reported by Local Bankers
Mr H B Linton Smith departs to a new branch as townsfolk and bankers honor his service. Dr Hooper presents an electric reading lamp with inscription while expressions of esteem mark the farewell.
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1932
Page
3
Mr H B Linton Smith departs to a new branch as townsfolk and bankers honor his service. Dr Hooper presents an electric reading lamp with inscription while expressions of esteem mark the farewell.
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