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Arthur Frank Sonneman (1885–1950)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

Mr. O. A. Sonneman. Trades Hall Trust secretary, received word yesterday morning of the death of his brother, Arthur Frank, in Adelaide on Tuesday night. His address was 22 Delhi Street, Adelaide, and he leaves a widow. Deceased was aged 65 years.

The late Mr. Sonneman had been suffering from a heart complaint for some time and it is also understood that his death was preceded by a fall from a ladder. However, not many details were available.

While in Broken Hill deceased took a prominent part in union and lodge affairs, he being at one time secretary of the Blacksmiths and vice chairman of the W.I.U. of A. He was a Past Grand of the M.U.I.O.O.F. and chairman of the Friendly Societies Council.

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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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'Sonneman, Arthur Frank (1885–1950)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/sonneman-arthur-frank-33749/text42244, accessed 27 July 2024.

© Copyright Labour Australia, 2012

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Sonnemann, Arthur Frank
Birth

5 June, 1885
Kapunda, South Australia, Australia

Death

14 May, 1950 (aged 64)
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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