Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 118 31 Jul - 3 Aug 2018
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Colonel Charles Mark Ranclaud (1851-1931) was born at Gosford, NSW, educated at West Maitland Grammar School and at Newcastle Presbyterian School. Post school he worked as a teacher and then with an agricultural company and also was involved in various town planning decisions through the Chamber of Commerce. In 1871 he enlisted as a Private in the Newcastle Corps and over the following years he held many ranks finally being appointed a Colonel in 1906. He was a member of the Military Board and acting State Commandant in 1908-09. He is regarded as 'one of the makers of modern Newcastle'. He died at his Merewether home on 24 April 1931. With research.
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