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Town of Claremont Museum > Records

PARVIN, LEONARD

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c. 1915

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B/W Print. Head and shoulders of a young man in dark jacket and waistcoat, striped tie and white shirt with stiff Eton collar. He has short dark, neatly parted hair and a steadfast gaze. Printed on label on rear [Leonard Parvin/ Teacher at Prac./ 1915-1916].

Historical information

Leonard Parvin was a young teacher appointed to East Claremont Practising School in 1915 as a replacement for Ted Stewart who had enlisted in the army. Joined the Australian Imperial Forces as a signaller in 1916. Married Edith May Bell in Wells, England on 23.1.1918.

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cwa-org-28--11-86-

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Tuesday, 23 September, 2025

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