George Allan (1883–1928)
This article was published:
- in the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975
- online in 2016
George J. (Scotty) Allan or Allen (c.1883-1928) coalminer.
Born: c.1883, Aberdeen, Scotland, son of James Allan, labourer, and his wife Margaret. Married c.1916 at Adelaide, South Australia, Harriet Jane Pennington. They had one daughter (adopted). Died: 4 December 1928 at Broken Hill South Mine.
- To Australia, c.1907. Spent 3 years in Queensland and 18 years in NSW.
- Miner, East-West line; miner, South Mine, Broken Hill.
- Member, Workers’ Industrial Union of Australia (W.I.U. of A) and member of management committee for underground section for several terms. Delegate to Barrier Industrial Council.
- Foundation member, Militant Minority Movement.
- Keenly interested in the local branch of the Workers' Educational Association (W.E.A.) and Vice-President until death.
- Killed when he fell down a chute in the BHP South Mine.
- Large numbers at his “Socialist funeral” including members of Grand United Order of Oddfellows. Mourners at the grave sang “The Red Flag”.
Resources
Barrier Daily Truth 5 Dec. 1928, 6 Dec. 1928, 12 Dec 1928; information from death certificate.
Additional Resources
- funeral, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 5 December 1928, p 1
- inquest finds that the death was accidental, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 11 December 1928, p 2
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Citation details
'Allan, George (1883–1928)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/allan-george-25496/text33838, accessed 15 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Allen, George
Birth
1883
Aberdeen,
Aberdeenshire,
Scotland
Death
4 December,
1928
(aged ~ 45)
Broken Hill,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.
Occupation
Key Organisations
- Barrier Industrial Council (NSW)
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows
- Militant Minority Movement (NSW)
- Workers' Educational Association (NSW)
- Workers' Industrial Union of Australia (NSW)