Surrounded by friends and relatives from around the region, it was a special moment for Leslie John Canham earlier this month when he celebrated his 90th birthday.
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Along with his wife Lorna, Leslie was thrilled to share the moment with so many loved ones.
Turning 90 on Sunday, February 12, Leslie celebrated with a lunch at the Inverell East Bowling Club.
Around 20 friends and family travelled from Bingara, Warialda and Delungra to be a part of the day.
“It was a lovely afternoon. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it,” Lorna said.
It was a lovely afternoon. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
- Lorna Williams
Known affectionately to friends and family as Jack, Leslie was born in Coonabarabran on February 12, 1926.
He moved to Inverell with his family at age 13, and has been here ever since.
Leslie has always had a love for the country.
A shearer for most of his life, he also spent time working on the railway in Delungra and Inverell, and was a track driver in Moree.
Also from Coonabarabran, Lorna’s love for Leslie has been long lasting.
The couple have been through thick and thin together, and have been married for around 60 years.
