Gustave Ramaciotti
Gustave Mario Ramaciotti | |
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Clive Ramaciotti Vera Ramaciotti | |
Other work | Law clerk Theatrical manager |
CMG, VD (13 March 1861 – 6 December 1927) was an Australian law clerk, theatrical manager and soldier who was well known in Sydney
's legal services.
Early life and career
Ramaciotti was born in
naturalised. He became a law clerk and married Ada Wilson in 1882. As managing clerk of the conveyancing department of Minter Simpson & Co, he became well known in Sydney legal circles until his retirement from law in 1904. He became a partner in Australia's largest theatrical company with J. C. Williamson and George Tallis. After selling his shares in J C Williamson Ltd he bought the Theatre Royal in King Street, Sydney, the neighbouring Sutton's Hotel
and adjoining land at the rear of these properties.
Military career
Ramaciotti's military interests continued and in 1890 he had been commissioned as a
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1917, and on his retirement in 1920 he was made an honorary major general
.
Death
Ramaciotti spent his remaining years travelling between Australia and Italy, until his death on a visit home to Australia on 6 December 1927. He was survived by his children
References
- ^ C. Neumann, Ramaciotti, Gustave Mario (1861–1927), Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 11, Melbourne University Press, 1988, pp 325–326.
External links
- Australian Light Horse Studies Centre Gustave Mario RAMACIOTTI
- Australian Light Horse Studies Centre The Battle of Central Station, New South Wales, 14 February 1916