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The headstone at the grave commemorates John James Ritchie who died in 1930 at the age of 58. 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, Anglican_1; Section 74; Plot 97, 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
Waterside Workers Federation
A tribute to the memory of their late comrade Also
John James John James
Devoted husband of Margaret Ritchie Their only beloved son
Died 20th Dec. 1930 Died 7th Jan 1921
Aged 58 years Aged 8 months.
- Also -
Margaret Helen Ritchie
Died 9th Feb. 1950
Aged 81 years.
