A Nasty Catch

 Young Lionel caught more than he bargained for when fishing in the lake 90 years ago.

1934 'TO-DAY'S ACCIDENTS', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 23 November, p. 7. , viewed 07 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166298335

The following summary gives some details of Lionel's life. 

• 14 October 1928: Birth – Lionel Arthur Kingsford Denley was born. He was the son of  Francis
   Edgar Esau Denley and Georgina Elsie Latham
  
  
• 23 November 1934: Accident – Lionel was injured while fishing at Lake Macquarie when a fishhook became lodged in his hand. He was treated by the Lake Macquarie Ambulance. 
  1934 'TO-DAY'S ACCIDENTS', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 23 November, p. 7. , viewed 07 Apr 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article166298335 
  
  
• 1939: School – He was offered a place at Newcastle Technical High School. It is uncertain if he accepted the offer. 1939 'BOYS' RESULTS TO NEWCASTLE BOYS' HIGH', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 1 December, p. 2. , viewed 28 Sep 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135457196
  
  
• 13 December 1940: Religious activity – Lionel attended Toronto Sunday School and received two awards at their annual prize-giving. 1940 'TORONTO SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZES', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 13 December, p. 4. , viewed 28 Sep 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167530385
  
  
• 9 December 1952: Legal issue – Lionel was fined £3 for allowing stock to stray in Toronto.
  1952 'NEWCASTLE COURT', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 1 February, p. 7. , viewed 28 Sep 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133715153
  
  
• 30 March 1954: Engagement – Lionel became engaged to Shirley Margaret Stivano.   "ENGAGED" The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954) 30 March 1954: 10. Web. 28 Sep 2024 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161629108>
  
  
• 1954:
  • Occupation – Lionel was working as a grocer.
  • Residence – He was living in Carey Bay, New South Wales, Australia. Source: 1954 Electoral Roll
  • Marriage – He married Shirley Margaret Stivano in New South Wales. NSW Registration 17654/1954 DENLEY LIONEL  ARTHUR K STIVANO SHIRLEY MARGARET TORONTO
    
    
• 1963:
  • Occupation – Still working as a grocer.
  • Residence – Continued living in Carey Bay, New South Wales. Source: 1963 Electoral Roll
• 1980:
  • Occupation – Lionel had switched professions and was working as a butcher.
  • Residence – He lived at 27 Amelia Street, Carey Bay, New South Wales. Source: 1980 Electoral Roll
• 14 December 1982: Death – Lionel passed away at the age of 54. NSW Registration DENLEY LIONEL ARTHUR KINGSFORD 109156/1982 FRANCIS ESSAUR ELSIE GEORGINA 101
  
  
• After 14 December 1982: Burial – He was buried at Toronto Cemetery in Toronto, New South Wales, Australia.  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170990490/lionel-arthur_kingsford-denley

Residence (1954): 
Residence (1963): Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
Occupation (1963): Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
Residence (1980): 1980 ER
Burial (after 14 December 1982): New Ang 2, 23
Notes (Family #1)
Marriage (1954): 17654/1954 DENLEYLIONEL ARTHUR KSTIVANOSHIRLEY MARGARETTORONTO