Fresh Air League and the Historical Society, and was active in local affairs, including serving as president of the Katanning Bowling Club and the Katanning Club. He was also active in the Freemasons. Thomson died at home on 18 November 1953, aged 80, and was cremated at Karrakatta Cemetery. References 1873 births 1953 deaths Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council National Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Western Australia People from South Shields Politicians from Tyne and Wear People from Katanning, Western Australia Burials at Karrakatta Cemetery Western Australian local councillors