Vale Max Coulson

The union learned with regret the death of former Secretary of the AMIEU Newcastle and Northern Branch, Maxwell Roy Coulson. Born 6 December 1924 Max passed away last Wednesday, 21 August 2013, aged 89 years.

Max joined the AMIEU Newcastle and Northern Branch on the 27th July 1959 and between 1962 and 1964 Max was an Organiser, Federal Council Representative and Trustee of the Union. In 1964 Max was elected as the Assistant Secretary and in 1969 Max became the Secretary. Max held the Secretary position for a period of 19 years until 1987.

The officials, staff and members of the AMIEU transmit to Max’s family and friends, our sincere condolences.