Thomas James Holt (1886-1945)

Obituary
MR THOMAS JAMES HOLT Mr Thomas James Holt, 59, of Waiora rd, Caulfield, who died at a private hospital on Wednesday, was a leading figure in theatrical and radio circles. He was best known for his management of Ada Reeve. In 1924, when the Williamson Melba grand opera season was run- ning, Mr Holt was business manager of His Majesty's Theatre, and later became associated with the late Mr P. W. Thring in the production of several Efftee films. He had pre- viously managed the Sydney Tivoli and the Princess Theatre in Mel- bourne. Mr Holt was general man- ager of 3XY Radio Co when he re- tired from business four years ago. He leaves a widow, who is his second wife, and three sons, Mr Harold Holt, MP, and Messrs Cliff and Francis Holt. There was a service at the chapel of A. A. Sleight Pty Ltd before the cremation at Springvale Cemetery yesterday.

Note
Many researched have confused him with a Thomas Holt (c1885-1946), who died 28 July 1946 at 2 Bourke Street, Botany, New South Wales, aged 60.

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