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05-June-2020
05-June-2020
05-June-2020

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The monument over the grave was erected by the Northern Branch of the New South Wales Rugby Football League, to commemorate Ernest "Peano" Jones who was accidently killed during the construction of the Hamilton Gas Works on the 9th April 1912 at the age of 23.

He was a well known rugby league player and cricketer in the Newcastle District. 

Location

Address:Maitland Road , Sandgate Cemetery, Primitive Methodist, Section 9 Lot 11, Sandgate, 2304
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.869167
Long: 151.706111
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Sport
Actual Event Start Date:09-April-1912
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Actual Event End Date:09-April-1912
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 3rd November, 1912
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Front Inscription

In remembrance of Ernest John Jones, 

(Peano)

Obiit 9th April, 1912.

Aged 23 years.

"At rest."

This monument was erected by the N.S.W. Rugby Football League. (Northern Branch)

Left Side Inscription
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Source: MA
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