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Alfred Charles (Alf) Warton (1872–1931)

Mr. Alfred Charles Warton, founder of the Australian Tramway Employees' Association, and general secretary for about 30 years, died suddenly at his home, in White-street, Manly, early yesterday morning. He was 52 years of age.

During the past 25 years Mr. Warton had taken a prominent part in the Labour movement. In the Labour party's interests he contested the Waverley seat against the late Mr. Thomas Jessup, and more recently the Parramatta seat against the late Mr. Albert Bruntnell. He was a Freemason, being a member of Sir Thomas Mort lodge.

Mr. Warton is survived by Mrs. Warton, three sons, Messrs. Clive, Lindsay, and Alan Warton, and one daughter (Mrs. A. Manning).

The remains will be cremated at Rookwood to-morrow morning.

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Additional Resources and Scholarship

  • sketch, Australian Star (Sydney), 27 November 1901, p 5
  • photo, Sydney Mail, 29 July 1908, p 282
  • caricature, Sydney Sportsman (Surry Hills, NSW), 3 February 1909, p 5
  • tribute, Labor Daily (Sydney), 15 June 1931, p 1
  • funeral, Labor Daily (Sydney), 17 June 1931, p 6

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'Warton, Alfred Charles (Alf) (1872–1931)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/warton-alfred-charles-alf-34995/text44115, accessed 14 March 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

8 November, 1872
Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia

Death

14 June, 1931 (aged 58)
Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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