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Ernest "Peano" JonesPrint Page 
05-June-2020
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown
The monument over the grave was erected by the Northern Branch of the New South Wales Rugby Football League, to commemorate Ernest "Peano" Jones who was accidently killed during the construction of the Hamilton Gas Works on the 9th April 1912 at the age of 23.
He was a well known rugby league player and cricketer in the Newcastle District.
Unveiling of Monument November 1912Location
| Address: | Maitland Road , Sandgate Cemetery, Primitive Methodist, Section 9 Lot 11, 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: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 09-April-1912 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 09-April-1912 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 3rd November, 1912 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAIn remembrance of Ernest John Jones,
(Peano)
Obiit 9th April, 1912.
Aged 23 years.
"At rest."
This monument was erected by the N.S.W. Rugby Football League. (Northern Branch)
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
