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William Ainsworth (1875–1945)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

The death is announced from Vaucluse (Sydney), of Mr. William Ainsworth and who for years was secretary of the Australian Federation of Loco Enginemen. The deceased was known by practically every member of the railway running staff through-out the west, particularly Bathurst, and his death will be generally regretted. Mr. J. B. Chifley, Federal Treasurer, with whom the deceased was closely associated in railway matters for many years, has sent a message of condolence to the bereaved relatives.

Original Publication

This person appears as a part of the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975. [View Article]

Additional Resources

  • death notice, Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 8 February 1945, p 12

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Citation details

'Ainsworth, William (1875–1945)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/ainsworth-william-25435/text33799, accessed 18 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

16 June, 1875
Lambton, New South Wales, Australia

Death

7 February, 1945 (aged 69)
Vaucluse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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