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25-December-2019
25-December-2019

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The monument over the grave commemorates Australia Kate Dawson was erected by the captains of the firm of W. Howard Smith & Sons Ltd., as a mark of respect to their manager, Matthew Dawson. 

Australia Kate was the wife of Matthew Dawson and died in 1888. Mr Dawson was manager of W.Howard Smith & Sons, Newcastle Branch, for over 20 years. Mr Dawson was transferred to Maryborough, Queensland in 1894. In 1895, he was charged with defrauding the firm.  

Location

Address:Maitland Road , Anglican_1, Section 17, Lot 52, Sandgate Cemetery, Sandgate, 2304
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.869167
Long: 151.706111
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Monument Type:Grave
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

In memory of Australia Kate

Wife of Matthew James Dawson

Died April 20th 1888
Aged 38 Years. 

Erected by Captains of the firm of  Wm Howard Smith & Sons Ltd.

As a mark of respect to their local manager.

 

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Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au