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The headstone at the grave commemorates Axel W. Simpson who died in 1938 at the age of 83. It was erected by the Newcastle Coaltrimmers Branch of the Waterside Workers Federation (W. W. F.).
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_2, Section 134, Lot 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 Newcastle Coaltrimmers Branch
W. W. F.
In loving memory of their late comrade
my beloved wife & our dear mother Axel W. Simpson
Mary Ann Simpson Beloved husband of Mary Ann Simpson
Died 24th Aug 1928 Died 5th March 1938
Aged 62 years Aged 83 years.
