Arthur Platt

Arthur Platt
Arthur Platt was born 6th September 1871.

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Not alot is known about Arthur as in 1893 he moved to Australia so start a new crafting business.

In 1896 he came back to visit his Father Paul who now owns Greenwood Pub on 16th Richard Street

During his brief visit back he had a one nighter with Sally Timbers who then gave birth to George Platt

Arthur went back to Australia before Sally found out she was pregnant.

Arthur found out about George in 1900 when his Father Paul sent him a letter about him.

In 1902 Arthur's business failed and he was in debt.

Due to the stress of him not knowing his own child and him being in debt. Arthur committed suicide on January 8th 1903.

Paul organised his funeral in Richard Street Graveyard but Sally denied to come and didn't allow George to go.