Challenges and tragedies
The last photos of Ian Leeson on the day he was crushed by logs and tragically killed at Bullumwaal - 27/03/1956 (1)
The last photos of Ian Leeson's truck on the day he was crushed by logs and tragically killed at Bullumwaal - 27/03/1956 (2)
Ian Leeson’s death notice 1956 (3)
Ian Leeson’s death notice 1956 (4)
1956 - News article Death after Accident at Bullumwaal (5)
1956 - Ian Leeson memorial plaque (6)
In 1977 Matt Knight was on the way home from Traralgon after viewing this truck. Crawfords and McDonalds were buying the truck in partnership with Leeson's. Matt had an accident and became a quadriplegic (7)
In 1977 Matt Knight was on the way home from Traralgon after viewing this truck. Crawfords and McDonalds were buying the truck in partnership with Leeson's. Matt had an accident and became a quadriplegic (8)
Acco 3070. Crawford and McDonald trucking was created by Lindsay Crawford to include the work of foreman John McDonald. Matt Knight managed the business after Lindsay’s death. Garry Leeson took over after Matt had his accident (9)
An article featuring Jessie Crawford who was left to run the company after Lindsay’s death (11)
Image References
(1,2, 6-9) Garry Leeson Collection
(3-4) The Age March 29 1956
(10) Bairnsdale Advertiser March 29 1956
(11) Herald March 12 1976