In 1924 Liverpool joined the movement towards Mechanics Instutes & built a School of Arts as a memorial to World War 1 veterans in Macquarie Street. The foundation stones were laid by Major-General C.F.Cox and Leslie J.Ashcroft, the Mayor of Liverpool at the time. In 1939 the building was used as a Meeting Room, a Billiard Room, & the Liverpool Library. It is now used for Community organisations now the new Library has been built.
Address 1916 - Macquarie St, Liverpool, occupation Butcher.
Leslie Ashcroft was Mayor of Liverpool (like his father) from 1914-1915 and 1920-1925. He was also President of the Agricultural & Horticultural Society for a number of years. He was also President of the Chamber of Commerce.
1926 E. Rolls - "Roslyn" Bathurst St, Liverpool - butcher.
SMH - ASHCROFT - Leslie James - 31 Mar 1955, at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Irene Stuart Ashcroft & loved father of Edward James (Mac), Betty (Mrs.Robison), Joan (Mrs.Davis), & loved grandfather of Richard, Tonia, Jeremy & Pattina, aged 73yrs.
FUNERAL - ASHCROFT - The Rels & Friends of Mrs. Irene Stuart Ashcroft & family are invited to attend the funeral of her dearly beloved husband & their father, LESLIE JAMES ASHCROFT; to leave St Luke's Church, Liverpool, This Saturday Morning after a service at 10.30am, for Liverpool Cemetery.
ASHCROFT - Lodge Liverpool, No.197, U.G.L. of NSW, Officers & Members of the above Lodge are requested to attend the Funeral of their late esteemed Member, Bro. Leslie James ASHCROFT. See family notice, wear Regalia.
ASHCROFT - The Members of Liverpool Bowling Club are requested to attend the Funeral of their loyal & respected Patron & Member, Leslie James ASHCROFT. This day Saturday.
ASHCROFT - Members of the Rotary Club of Liverpool, are requested to attend the Funeral of their late fellow Member. For details see family notice.
