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Alfred (Alf) Fletcher (1853–1931)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Alfred Fletcher, who for many years filled the post of assistant secretary of the Sydney branch of the Printing Industry Employees' Union of Australia. The deceased resigned his position a few months back, owing to increasing years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Darvall Road, Eastwood, this morning at 10.15 for the Northern Suburbs Cemetery, Ryde.

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

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'Fletcher, Alfred (Alf) (1853–1931)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/fletcher-alfred-alf-33643/text42097, accessed 15 June 2025.

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Birth

17 July, 1853
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Death

5 March, 1931 (aged 77)
Eastwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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