Leo Arthur Hards

Leo Arthur Hards ( -1940)

1912 Engineer to the Penzance and District Electric Supply Co.

1919 Carn Brae Electricity Works.

1940 Died.

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1940 Obituary.

The death occurred at his residence, Penlu. Tuckingmill, Sunday, of Mr. Leo Arthur Hards, M.I.E.E., who had been manager and engineer of Cornwall Electric Power Co., Ltd., Carn Brea, from 1907 to 1934. when retired consequence of ill-health. Mr. Hards will be remembered as intellectual and efficient engineer and business expert, who introduced electricity into the Camborne mines and managed the Tramway System until it was superseded by buses. It was largely due to his efforts that electric lighting became a success in West Cornwall. At one time he was a member and later President ot' the Cornish Mining and Metallurgical and took a leading part in their deliberations. He was greatly interested educational affairs and was a governor of the School Metalliferous Mining. Cornwall.

He first came to Cornwall in 1901, and was responsible for the design and construction of the original power station at Carn Brea. When later the Cornwall Electric Power station was constructed remained as manager, and under his direction the Company's system was extended from Land's End to the Tamar. Although succeeded by Mr. Oliver as manager, Mr. Hards remained on the Electric Company's books as consultant. Mr. Hards was vice-president Camborne Division Unionist Association, and he served as sidesman at Ail Saints' Church, Tuckingmill.

A few years ago, however, his health collapsed, and suffered from heart trouble, but maintained wonderful cheerfulness and composure, and welcomed the visits of friends, who found him an optimistic invalid, and hoped that he would gradually, by complete rest, return to normal health. On a few occasions he was able to drive to Carbis Bay and visit friends at other localities, but for the most part he contented himself with rest in full view of his beautiful gardens, and in close with outside affairs by wireless and newspapers, in which he retained unabated interest. Many will deplore the passing of this popular and friendly resident, who rendered good service to the community. survived his widow and two sons, both of whom are out of England present. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Hards, who has supported the Nursing Association and other good causes, and has not robust health of late years, but was able to attend the funeral.

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