Ernest Stafford - Mount Kembla, NSW
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S 34° 25.948 E 150° 49.145
56H E 299605 N 6187734
Ernest Stafford was killed in a mining accident at Mt. Pleasant Mine on 25th May 1909, aged 37 years.
Waymark Code: WMTJ4Z
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 11/28/2016
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The mine has not had a disaster according to the Illawarra Coal website but singular deaths were not uncommon. He is buried along with his wife who predeceased him & their son. The mine operated from 1881 to 1933, reopened in 1934 under new ownership & name but ceased all operations in 1955.
Type of Death Listed: Accident
Website (if available): Not listed
Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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