Edward Leach represented New Zealand at the 1930 British Empire Games.
Born in Walsall, Staffordshire, England,
on 4 December 1879, Leach was the son of John and Ann Leach. He became a
baker and later emigrated to New Zealand.
A member of the Stratford Bowling Club, Leach represented New Zealand
in the fours at the 1930 British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario. The
foursome of Leach, William Fielding, Peter McWhannell, and Harold Frost finished
fifth.
Leach later moved to Auckland, where he became president of the Saint Heliers Bowling Club. He served as vice
president of the Tamaki Returned Servicemen's Association and president of the
Tamaki Orphans' Club.
