Alfred (Alf) Fletcher (1853–1931)
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.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- photo, Co-operator (Sydney), 7 October 1912, p 5
- retires as assitant secretary of NSW typographical union, Labor Daily (Sydney), 14 November 1930, p 5
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Fletcher, Alfred (Alf)
- Penfold, William Clark (employer)
Citation details
'Fletcher, Alfred (Alf) (1853–1931)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/fletcher-alfred-alf-33643/text42097, accessed 13 October 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
17 July,
1853
Lincoln,
Lincolnshire,
England
Death
5 March,
1931
(aged 77)
Eastwood, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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Occupation
Key Organisations
- Independent Order of Good Templars
- Typographical Society (Vic)
- New South Wales Typographical Association