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The headstone at the grave commemorates John McCarter who died in 1928 at the age of 67. The headstone was erected by the Newcastle Coaltrimmers Federal Union.
Note: Coal trimmers were the waterside workers who loaded coal as cargo and into bunkers on steam ships. The union became the Newcastle Coal Trimmers Branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation in 1921.
Location
| Address: | Maitland Road, Presbyterian; Section 8NW: Plot 65, Sandgate Cemetery, Sandgate, 2304 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.869167 Long: 151.706111 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
Erected by the Newcastle Coaltrimmers Federal Union
As a tribute to the memory of their late comrade In loving memory of
John Elizabeth
Beloved husband of Elizabeth McCarter Beloved wife of John McCarter
Died May 10th 1928 Died 22nd Sept 1929
Aged 67 years. Aged 66 years.
"Your end came sudden father dear Whom God hath joined together
It made us weep and cry
And oh it was so hard to think you did not say goodbye." John McCarter
Died 25th May 1967
Aged 83 years.
