EASTBURN Walter Douglas
| Name | Walter Douglas EASTBURN |
| Country Of Origin | Australia |
| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 1992 |
| Birth/ Baptism | Born 9 January 1912, 30 Balfour Street, Launceston |
| Parents | Douglas and Olive Eastburn (formerly Burr) |
| Apprenticeship | Most likely with his father |
| Skills | Watchmaker, Jeweller |
| Work Locations | Launceston |
| Street Address |
84 Charles Street, Launceston 16 The Quadrant, Launceston |
| Marriage/Spouse | Jean Kathleen Eastburn |
| Other | June 1946: W D Eastburn advertised his business relocation to Frank Simpson’s premises in The Quadrant, Launceston, and advised he would continue to serve F & W Stewart Pty Ltd with their watch repairs.
1960s: Member, Horological Guild of Australasia, Tasmanian Branch. Early 1962: Smash-and-grab raid occurred on his business in The Quadrant. June 1962: Completion of renovations on The Quadrant business premises – a significant change was Walter working at the bench toward the back of the shop instead of his well-known window seat where passers-by could see him at work. |
| Death | 17 February 1992 |
| References | |
| The Australian Watchmaker, February 1962, June 1962. TAHO: 90/255 Birth Launceston 1912. Web: Findmypast: Australia Electoral Roll 1943; Ancestry: Australia Electoral Roll 1954; Launceston City Council, Carr Villa Cemetery 1992. The Examiner (Launceston) 15 June 1946. |
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