Mum's Mum & Dad

Before I go to much further into Mum's future her is a little information on her Mum and Dad.
Walter Lemon was the youngest son of the family, being born at Nubba on 19th March, 1901. Walter would have been about 5 when the move was made to Mildil, so his schooling would have been there. After school he was also drawn to the land.

He married Eileen Elliott on 25th February, 1925. Eileen was born at Yalgogran on
24th December, 1903, the daughter of Mr & Mrs Fred Elliott who were farmers.

After 12 months share farming with Walter Worner in the Wyalong area, Walter and Eileen moved to Weja Siding. They took up residence there in March, 1926 and Walter began to build their home.

On 15th June the same year Walter became the local Post Master, succeeding George Wallace. Eileen managed the Post office, her work on the exchange especially during the bush fires, was commended by all.

Walter also had a carrier business - 5 trucks spread over many districts carrying grain and wool. Walter held the position of Post Master until his death.

He was entertained by the Weja district residence as a tribute to his 50 years of loyal friendly service in 1976. Both Eileen and Walter were popular fugures in Weja and Ungarie, and took an active interest in the community.

Eileen was one of those responsible for founding many of the organisations which kept Weja a thriving centre, she was secretary of the Weja Tennis Club for many years and an active supporter of the Cricket Club.

Walter took a very active role in the sporting field, playing Rugby League, Cricket - representing the O'Farrell Cup, Tennis and in later years Lawn Bowls.
Walter was President of the Ungarie Bowls Club for many years, being Vice President at the time of his death. Walter was also Silo Manager at Weja from the time they were built, until the early 1950's.