William Ainsworth (1875–1945)
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
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- death notice, Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 8 February 1945, p 12
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Ainsworth, William
- Chifley, Ben (colleague)
Citation details
'Ainsworth, William (1875–1945)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/ainsworth-william-25435/text33799, accessed 17 May 2025.
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
Religious Influence
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