John Cartwright CRACE [5056]

  General Notes:

Centennial Park Location: East Fountain 2, Sandstone Wall 1, Niche H030

Australian WWII Military Services 1939-1945
Name: John Cartwright Crace
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1925
Birth Place: Broken Hill New South Wales
Year Range:1939 - 1948
Enlistment Place: Adelaide
Service number: 140378
Next of Kin: Melville Crace
Series Description: A9301: RAAF, NCOs and Other Ranks

Barrier Miner (Broken Hill) Monday 24 March 1947
Boy Cyclist And Motor Cyclist Hurt In Smash
In a collision between a motor cycle and push bicycle in Oxide Street about 5.50 p.m. yesterday, the rider of the bicycle suffered a probable fracture of the skull and concussion and the rider of the motor cycle a broken nose and abrasions.
Clarence Thomas Gould (16), of 712 Chapple Street, was the rider of the bicycle, and John Cartwright Crace (21), of 342 Morgan Street, was in charge of the motor cycle. Both were admitted to Hospital for treatment, Gould in a serious condition. His condition today, however, was stated to be improved. Police report indicates that Gould, was riding his bicycle east in Oxide Street when he made a right hand turn in front of Grant's ice works. Crace was riding west about 28 miles an hour when the lad turned in front of him. He was unable to avoid the 'cyclist, who was thrown to the roadway by the collision. Gould fell in a hunched position, his head striking the bitumen, and Crace was also thrown from his machine.
Force of the impact broke the cycle in two, but the only damage to the motor bike was a broken headlight.

The Advertiser Saturday 14 March 2009
Death Notice:
CRACE, John Cartwright. Passed away suddenly at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Wednesday March 11, 2009. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Maxine for almost 60 wonderful years. Loving dad and father-in-law of Susie and Steve, Julie and Max, Kate and Don, Deb and Grahame, Mandy and Andrew. Devoted Pa of Georgia and Kate; Adam and Nick; Lachlan, Cameron, Andrew and Anna (Both deceased); Michael and Lauren; Hannah, Jessica and Peter. Loved brother of Marrgaret, Isabel, Enid, Betty (deceased) and families. Remembered with love.

Funeral Notice:
CRACE. - THE RELATIVES and FRIENDS of Mr. JOHN CARTWRIGHT CRACE are invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be conducted at 2.30 p.m. on WEDNESDAY March 18, 2009 ENTIRELY in the Heysen Chapel, Jubilee Complex, Centennial Park. If desired in lieu of flowers a donation in memory of John may be posted directly to either the National Heart Foundation, 155 Hutt Street, Adelaide 5000 or The Legacy Club of Adelaide Inc. GPO Box 1367, Adelaide 5001. Charles Berry & Son Accredited Member Australia Funeral Directors Association 198-204 Magill Road Norwood 83322088.

The Advertiser Tuesday 17 March 2009
Death Notice:
CRACE, John. - In thanks for a great mate. Loved friend and special Pa to Dean, Gwen (deceased) and Grace.

The Advertiser Wednesday 18 March 2009
Death Notice:
CRACE, John. - Wonderful memories of a very special neighbour to Jill and Bob. Our thoughts are with Max and his girls.

  Other Records

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: Apprentice Fitter, 1949, 342 Morgan St, Broken Hill, NSW.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: Fitter, 1954, 626 Lane St, Broken Hill, NSW.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: Fitter, 1958, 626 Lane St, Broken Hill, NSW.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: Fitter, 1963, 626 Lane St, Broken Hill, NSW.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: Fitter, 1968, 626 Lane St, Broken Hill, NSW.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: Fitter, 1972, 626 Lane St, Broken Hill, NSW.

• Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1980: Fitter, 1978, 626 Lane St, Broken Hill, NSW.

John married Maxine June [9979] [MRIN: 3631].