- ZA ZAR STS 2022-004-01
- Series
- 1920
Part of Leake collection
The physical album was compiled from photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes etc. reflecting the life and contribution of Leake.
Leake, Charles Hobson
105 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects
Part of Leake collection
The physical album was compiled from photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes etc. reflecting the life and contribution of Leake.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Brief extract which includes biographical details of his origins and involvement in civic life in Johannesburg up to 1926. The latest date mentioned in the extract has been used to estimate its date. It's format indicates that it is likely to have been cut from a Who's Who volume. The biography includes the address at which he resided in Westcliff.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
Formal portrait photograph of Leake. It is estimated to have been taken prior to the opening of the College in 1953 and relative to later photographs, possibly in the early 1940s.
Palace Studios
Leake portrait photograph 001 1920
Part of Leake collection
Formal portrait photograph of Leake. It is dated from the same image as used on his campaign card for his candidacy for the 1920 Transvaal provincial election. At this time, Leake would have been 51 years old.
Unknown
Chas. H. Leake. Unionist candidate for Troyville. Provincial Council election.
Part of Leake collection
Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election.
The pamphlet ends with the words "I have the honour to be, Gentleman, Yours truly, Chas. H. Leake" indicating that it was only men that were entitled to vote at that time.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Chas. H. Leake. Unionist candidate for Troyville. Provincial Council election: cover
Part of Leake collection
Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election: front page
Leake, Charles Hobson
Chas. H. Leake. Unionist candidate for Troyville. Provincial Council election: verso
Part of Leake collection
Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election. The verso includes his manifesto addressed to the Electors of the Division of Troyeville (Johannesburg) and ends with the words: "I have the honour to be, Gentleman, Yours truly, Chas. H. Leake" indicating that it was only men that were entitled to vote at that time.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Postcard pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1927 provincial election.
The pamphlet requests the support of voters for Leake.
It appears that Leake was not successful in being elected.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Postcard pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1927 provincial election.
The pamphlet requests the support of voters for Leake.
It appears that Leake was not successful in being elected.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Postcard pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1927 provincial election (verso).
The pamphlet requests the support of voters for Leake.
It appears that Leake was not successful in being elected.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Laying the Foundation Stone of the Young People's Department. [NC] The Star 25th March, 1935
Part of Leake collection
Laying the Foundation Stone of the Young People's Department. [NC] The Star 25th March,1935.
Adhered onto exercise book paper.
The Star
Part of Leake collection
Johannesburg's Golden Future. A Rand Pioneer Industry. Messrs. W.F. Johnstone and Company's enterprise [NC] The Star 12th July 1924
Newspaper cutting featuring the company for which Leake was associated for most of his working life and of which he was the director in Johannesburg. The article includes details of Leake's early life as well as of his professional career.
The Star
Part of Leake collection
Trust [an essay]. It is not known if this short essay can be attributed to Leake.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
Newspaper cutting featuring the 'pioneer firm' for which Leake was associated for most of his working life and including details of Leake's professional life.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Newspaper cutting featuring the 'pioneer firm' for which Leake was associated for most of his working life.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [programme]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [programme cover]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
The coat of arms is placed adjacent to the programme detailed in item 009 and is presumed to have come either from the event or from Leake's time as Consul. Leake served as the Norwegian Consul from 1928 - 1938.
For further details on the Norwegian coat of arms see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Norway
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [pages 2-3]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Leake, Charles Hobson
Reception at Norwegian Hall [NC]
Part of Leake collection
Reception at Norwegian Hall [NC] referring to the farewell to Mr & Mrs C H Leake after his retirement as Consul of Norway.
Source of NC is not identified. Item is dated form an adjacent cutting.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [programme cover]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Leake, Charles Hobson
Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 12/07/1944
Part of Leake collection
Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944. The photograph identifies Leake and the Minister of Welfare and Demobilisation. at Wedge Farm, part of the Rand Aid Association's properties supported by the Chamber of Mines.
Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 12/07/1944 part 1
Part of Leake collection
Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944, part 1. The photograph identifies Leake and the Minister of Welfare and Demobilisation. at Wedge Farm, part of the Rand Aid Association's properties supported by the Chamber of Mines.
Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 12/07/1944 part 2
Part of Leake collection
Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944, part 2. The photograph identifies Leake and the Minister of Welfare and Demobilisation. at Wedge Farm, part of the Rand Aid Association's properties supported by the Chamber of Mines.
Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake.
Part of Leake collection
Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake. Issued on 21st May, 1941. The passport includes Leake's date of birth (17/7/1867) and stamps that indicate a trip to Southern Rhodesia in July, 1941.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake [content 001]
Part of Leake collection
Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake. Issued on 21st May, 1941. The passport includes Leake's date of birth (17/7/1867) and stamps that indicate a trip to Southern Rhodesia in July, 1941 [content 002]
Leake, Charles Hobson
Married in Johannesburg 50 years ago: Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C Leake [NC] The Star 25/10/1944
Part of Leake collection
Married in Johannesburg 50 years ago: Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C Leake [NC] The Star 25/10/1944. Includes biographical details.
The Star
Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake [cover]
Part of Leake collection
Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake. Issued on 21st May, 1941. The passport includes Leake's date of birth (17/7/1867) and stamps that indicate a trip to Southern Rhodesia in July, 1941 [cover]
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Rewards and Worries of Social Welfare Work in Johannesburg. Rand Aid Chairman looks back 21 years. [NC] The Star 15/07/1944. Describes an interview with Leake and includes details of the work done by the Association.
The Star
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, page 2
Part of Leake collection
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, page 2
Rand Provident Building Society
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946
Part of Leake collection
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, pages 1-3. The digital item excludes pages 4 -8 which are not considered sufficiently relevant to the St Stithians Archive context.
Page 2 includes a paragraph on Leake.
Rand Provident Building Society
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, cover
Part of Leake collection
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, cover
Rand Provident Building Society
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, page 3
Part of Leake collection
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, page 3
Rand Provident Building Society
Berea Methodist Church. Fifty Golden Years 1904 - 1954
Part of Leake collection
Programme of the celebrations of the Berea Methodist Church. Fifty Golden Years 1904 - 1954
The brochure includes a photograph of the Doris Elaine Leake Memorial Hall honouring Leake's late daughter who died in 1923.
Methodist Church
Berea Methodist Church. Fifty Golden Years 1904 - 1954: cover
Part of Leake collection
Berea Methodist Church. Fifty Golden Years 1904 - 1954
Methodist Church
Part of Leake collection
The physical album was compiled from photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes etc. reflecting the life and contribution of Leake.
Leake, Charles Hobson
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949
Part of Leake collection
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.
The Outspan
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 2
Part of Leake collection
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 2
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.
The Outspan
Part of Leake collection
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952
Christian Recorder
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 3
Part of Leake collection
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 3
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.
The Outspan
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 1
Part of Leake collection
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 1
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.
The Outspan
Part of Leake collection
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 1
Christian Recorder
1953 Leake and group at College Official Opening
Part of Leake collection
1953 Leake and group at College Official Opening.
The group is standing in front of the plaque erected in the BC entrance portico to commemorate the official opening of the College in 1953.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 2
Christian Recorder
Part of Leake collection
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 3
Christian Recorder
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948
Part of Leake collection
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948
Methodist Church
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948
Part of Leake collection
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948
Methodist Church
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948: cover
Part of Leake collection
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948: cover
Methodist Church
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948: cover
Part of Leake collection
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948: cover
Methodist Church
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948: inside
Part of Leake collection
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948: inside
Methodist Church
1951 Leake's granddaughter's wedding [NC] The Star 5th November 1951
Part of Leake collection
1951 Leake's granddaughter's wedding [NC] The Star 5th November 1951
The Star
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948: content
Part of Leake collection
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948: content
Methodist Church
Clifton Methodist Church. celebrates jubilee [NC] The Star 9th March 1948
Part of Leake collection
Clifton Methodist Church. celebrates jubilee [NC] The Star 9th March 1948
The Star
Men with "histories" given hope of normal life [NC]
Part of Leake collection
Men with "histories" given hope of normal life [NC]. Source and date not identified. Date estimated from construction of Cottesloe Hostel.
Unknown
Rand Aid Chairman and Minister [NC] The Star, c. May 1950
Part of Leake collection
Rand Aid Chairman and Minister [NC] The Star, c. May 1950 (date not fully identified)
The Star
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955
Part of Leake collection
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955. The first few pages have been included in the digital version as they refer to Leake.
Rand Aid Association
32 Years' service [NC] The Star, 3rd May 1950
Part of Leake collection
32 Years' service [NC] The Star, 3rd May 1950
The Star
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955: pages 2-3
Part of Leake collection
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955: pages 2-3
Rand Aid Association
Part of Leake collection
1954c. Leake at unidentified function
Unknown
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report 1957
Part of Leake collection
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report, 1957. Includes obituary to Leake.
Johannesburg Publicity Association
1957 Leake obituaries [NCs] The Star 20th April 1957, Rand Daily Mail 22nd April 1957
Part of Leake collection
1957 Leake obituaries [NCs] The Star 20th April 1957, Rand Daily Mail 22nd April 1957
The Star
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955: cover
Part of Leake collection
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955: cover
Rand Aid Association
Part of Leake collection
A small collection of quotations identified as follows:
"Real kindness means ...". The source of this quotation cannot be identified.
"Life, like war, is a series of mistakes; and he is not the best Christian nor the best general who makes the fewest false steps. Poor mediocrity may secure that; but he is the best who wins the most splendid victories by the retrieval of mistakes. Forget mistakes; organize victory out of mistakes.“ Frederick William Robertson, 1895 [Source: https://quotepark.com]
"There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest numbers of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest, who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.“ John Ruskin, 1860. [Source: https://quotepark.com/quotes]
"Twelve things to remember" is derived from an essay written by Bessie A. Stanley of Lincoln, Kansas. Here is an article about her essay that was published in the Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas on December 11, 1905 [Source: https://quoteinvestigator.com/]
"Not what we have, but what we use ..." is a quote from Joseph Fort Newton (1880 – 1950) [Source: https://www.preaching.com/articles/past-masters/joseph-fort-newton/]
Motto: "I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." Stephen Grellet 1773–1855 [Source: https://www.oxfordreference.com/]
This last quotation is headed Motto and reflects the life that Leake led.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
Leake's blotter containing reverse images of his signature.
[Blotting paper, dating back to the 15th century was used in the days of dip pens or fountain pens to absorb excess ink. It was a common sight on a gentleman's desk, often in a leather or similar frame. A sheet of blotting paper was also an essential piece of school stationery to prevent smudging up until the advent of the ballpoint pen. Note added by MR]
Leake, Charles Hobson
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report 1957: cover
Part of Leake collection
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report, 1957: cover
Johannesburg Publicity Association
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report 1957: content
Part of Leake collection
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report, 1957: content
Johannesburg Publicity Association
Part of Leake collection
A quotation identified as follows:
Often misattributed, this quotation is actually derived from an essay written by Bessie A. Stanley of Lincoln, Kansas. This is a link to an article about her essay that was published in the Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas on December 11, 1905 [https://quoteinvestigator.com/]
Leake, Charles Hobson
Leake Collection: Documents box
Part of Leake collection
Leake Collection: Documents box
Leake, Charles Hobson
1896 CHL Field Cornet certificate
Part of Leake collection
1896 CHL Field Cornet certificate.
Issued at the time that Dutch was still used as the official language of the Transvaal Republic.
"The rank of field cornet (veldkornet) was used for the senior officer of a ward or sub-district in the independent republican states of the Transvaal and Oranje-Vrystaat in late 19th century South Africa. They were elected by the commandos of their ward for periods of three years." (Source: Wikipedia)
Lombard, H S Veldkornet
Part of Leake collection
1906 CHL Firearm licence
The licence was issued to Leake for a Hollis double-barreled shotgun, indicative of the safety atmosphere of the early years of Johannesburg.
Receiver of Revenue (Johannesburg)
1922 CHL Certificate of competence to drive a motor car
Part of Leake collection
1922 CHL Certificate of competence to drive a motor car No: 23055, issued in the name of C H Leake.
Johannesburg Municipality
1907 - 1910 Wesleyan Church Trust record book
Part of Leake collection
1907 - 1910 Wesleyan Church Trust record book containing loose items relating to the Wesleyan Trust and the Million Shilling fund-raising effort.
It would appear that the fund-raising effort mirrored that of a similar one in London at the same time. According to the letters and other records in the ledger, the intention of the local fund was aimed at a church to be built on the corner of Kerk and von Wielligh Streets in Johannesburg.
The full contents of the ledger have not been digitised.
Wesley Church Trust
1937 CHL Licence to possess a firearm, 58852
Part of Leake collection
1937 CHL Licence to possess a firearm 58852. Issued by the Union in terms of the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1937.
Union of South Africa
1942 - 1947 CHL Financial ledger (Analysis book)
Part of Leake collection
1942 - 1947 CHL Financial ledger (Analysis book), containing hand-written records of all payments.
The whole ledge has not been digitised.
Leake, Charles Hobson
1922 CHL Drivers licence- Bestuurderslicentie No: 28567
Part of Leake collection
1922 CHL Drivers licence issued in the name of CH Leake.
Transvaal (province)
1956 Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor letter to C H Leake 27th September 1956
Part of Leake collection
1956 Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor letter to C H Leake 27th September 1956 regarding the award of a medal to Leake.
Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor
1955 Rand Aid Association letter to C H Leake 30th August 1955
Part of Leake collection
1955 Rand Aid Association letter to C H Leake 30th August 1955
The letter includes an extract from a tribute to Leake for his work with the Association by the Minister of Social Welfare, Mr J J Serfontein.
Rand Aid Association
1956 Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor letter to C H Leake 20th September 1956
Part of Leake collection
1956 Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor letter to C H Leake 20th September 1956 regarding the award of a medal to Leake.
Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor
Part of Leake collection
1943 Petrol Control permit
Union of South Africa. Department of Commerce and Industries
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes]
Part of Leake collection
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Unknown
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes] page 1
Part of Leake collection
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.]
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Unknown
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes] page 3
Part of Leake collection
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.]
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Unknown
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes] page 2
Part of Leake collection
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.]
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
Prose writing, unidentified. Sellotape marks indicate that the document could have been displayed at some stage. Similar items are included in the Leake Collection albums.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
20 loose photographs of Charles Leake, his family and events relating to his brother.
Some photographs can be dated, but some are undated and therefore dates are estimated.
Chas. H. Leake Esq. J P [writing folder]
Part of Leake collection
Chas. H. Leake Esq. J P [writing folder].
The initials "J P" following his name indicate that he held the rank of Justice of the Peace.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
W Hosken etc. [document]
The purpose of the document is not indicated and it is undated. It contains a list of names including those of the College founders, Collins and Mountstephens and early Trustees such as DF Corlett, C H Leake and his brother E O Leake. It also refers to the [Methodist] Central Hall and may well relate to the efforts to raise funds for the building of a Methodist Church in Johannesburg.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
Prose writing, unidentified. Sellotape marks indicate that the document could have been displayed at some stage. Similar items are included in the Leake Collection albums.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
1935c Leake laying a foundation stone at an unidentified building.
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake after whom Orlando, Soweto is named.
Unknown
1927 Leake outside his home in Westcliff
Part of Leake collection
1927 Leake outside his home in Westcliff
The photograph is dated from its similarity to that appearing on the 1927 election card.
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
1935c Leake laying a foundation stone at an unidentified building.
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake.
Unknown
1935c Leake arrives at the completed church
Part of Leake collection
1935c Leake arrives at the completed church
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake.
Unknown
1935c Leake distributes to the children
Part of Leake collection
1935c Leake distributes to the children
Unknown
1935c Leake inspects the girl-guide guard of honour
Part of Leake collection
1935c Leake inspects the girl-guide guard of honour
Unknown
1935c Leake admires the Foundation Stone that he laid
Part of Leake collection
1935c Leake admires the Foundation Stone that he laid
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake.
Unknown
1935c Orlando Leake Foundation Stone in memory of Tom Marenya
Part of Leake collection
1935c Orlando Leake Foundation Stone in memory of Tom Marenya
Unknown
1945c Leake with his Chrysler Airstream Convertible
Part of Leake collection
1945c Leake with his 1935 Chrysler Airstream Convertible.
The car was identified courtesy Courtney Watson (BC staff).
The Matoppo Inn is believed to be the one still in existence in Beaufort West. (Subject to verification).
Unknown
1940c Leake family group in garden 001
Part of Leake collection
1940c Leake family group in garden 001
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
1940c Leake in his garden 002
Unknown
Part of Leake collection
1940c Leake in his garden 003
Unknown