Leonard Cowne passed away on the 14th December 2009. He was born on the 29th May 1925.
He came to Fairbridge Molong, together with 28 boys in March 1938. This was the 1st party to arrive at the Farm School. The ship was the SS Orama.
Leonard served with the Regular Australian Army for a period.
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About The Phantom
Came to Fairbridge Molong in 1957 and began immediately as a farm trainee. I was 15 yrs old. I loved the work,but found it very lonely and the bullying was awful. Billy Gelson saved me many times in Orange cottage from beatings. I loved this man. I have had a successful life with a wife who died in 2003. I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Life has been a challenge since Maureen died.. Brian K OF
