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DIMOND Albert of 9 Selkirk-street Cheltenham died 6 January 1932 Probate Gloucester 2 February to Albert William Dimond railway clerk. Effects £728 6s. 6d.

MR. ALBERT DIMOND DEAD

Prominent Organiser Of Cheltenham Dances

Mr. Albert Dimond, who died at 9 Selkirk-street, Cheltenham, this morning, long took a prominent part in the organisation of dancing fixtures in the town.

He was a native of the town, and for many years was engaged in the workroom of the tailoring department of Cavendish House, but owing to ill health had to give up three years ago.

At one time Mr. Dimond ran a dancing class at the old Waverley Rooms, and afterwards at the Oddfellows' Hall, in conjunction with the late Mr. Sid Norris. He was a member of Cheltenham Conservative Club, and for a number of years he frequently gave his services as M.C. in charge of the whist at the club's whist dances.

His friends recall that in conjunction with the late Mr. Mealing, who was foreman for the builders of the Cheltenham Town Hall, Mr. Dimond ran the first "popular" ball ever held in that building. This took place shortly after the hall was opened, and it was organised partly in commemmoration of the successful conclusion of the scheme.

Mr. Dimond's wife died four years ago, since when his widowed daughter, Mrs. Parker, has acted as his housekeeper. His only other child is Mr. A. W. Dimond, Malvern View, Alstone-croft, Cheltenham.

DIMOND - In loving memory of my dear dad, Albert Dimond, who went to rest January 6, 1932. - Ever remembered by his Son Bert, Wife and Boys.

DIMOND - January 6, 1932, at 9 Selkirk-street, Cheltenham, Albert Dimond, passed peacefully away, after a short illness, aged 69 years. - Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m.