Mark Smith BENNETT of Grovene

   Another name for Mark was Mark Smith BENNETTS.

   Research Notes:

Mark Smith Bennett of Grovene died aged 83 years (burial record).

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"BENNETT. —On October 21, at 165 Anzac Highway, Grovene, Mark Smith Bennett (late secretary, Bread carters' Union), beloved husband of the late Minnie M. Bennett, and loving father of Bill, Bert, Grace, Violet and Doris. In his 84th year.

BENNETT. —On October 21, at 165 Anzac Highway, Grovene, Mark Smith Bennett, beloved father of Doris M. Boothey, Claremont street, Mile End, and grandfather of Colin, Ian, Nyra, Neil and Glenn."

The Advertiser (Adelaide), Tuesday 22 October 1946

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Death Of Former Union Secretary

Mr. Mark Smith Bennett, of Anzac Highway, Grovene, who died in his 84th year yesterday morning, was the first secretary of the Breadcarters' Union, and be held office continuously until 1936.
Mr. Bennett was a life member of the Breadcarters' Industrial Federation and of the Labor Day Celebrations Committee.
Mr. Bennett was one of the founders of the Breadcarters' Industrial Federation of Australia, and a delegate to the ALP for more than 20 years. His wife died seven months ago. He has left two sons and three daughters.

The Advertiser (Adelaide), Tuesday 22 October 1946

   Marriage Information:

Mark married Minnie Morrison BLUNCK in 1890 in Adelaide District, S.A., Australia. (Minnie Morrison BLUNCK was born about 1871, died on 21 Mar 1946 in 32 Victoria St., Prospect, Adelaide, S.A., Australia and was buried on 22 Mar 1946 in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, S.A., Australia.)