Arthur Biggers (1873–1949)
This article was published:
- in the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975
- online in 2021
Arthur Biggers (1873-1949) coalminer, trade union leader, auctioneer, community leader
Birth: 18 July 1873 at Grenfell, New South Wales, son of Frederick Joseph Biggers (1842-1894), an English-born miner, and native-born Elizabeth Annie, née Bartholomew. Marriage: 1898 in Newcastle, New South Wales to Scottish-born Jane Lessels (1877-1954). They had four sons and one daughter. Death: 24 October 1949 at Cessnock, New South Wales Religion: Anglican.
Associated with: Australian Labor Party, Committee of Management, Colliery Employees Federation
Additional Resources
- photo of the committe of management of the Colliery Employees Federation of the Northern District - includes Biggers, Punch (Melbourne), 21 November 1907, p 13
- travelled to South Australia and Western Australia to raise funds for the striking coalminers of Newcastle, Newcastle Morning Herald (NSW), 24 February 1910, p 5
- profile, Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW), 7 March 1931, p 10
- profile, Cessnock Eagle (NSW), 9 June 1939, p 10
- reminiscences, Cessnock Eagle (NSW), 21 August 1942, p 6
- is retiring as an auctioneer, Cessnock Eagle (NSW), 24 November 1944, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Biggers, Arthur
- Biggers, Arthur Frederick (son)
- Bowling, Peter (colleague)
- Burns, Albert (colleague)
- Teece, Arthur (colleague)
Citation details
Chris Cunneen, 'Biggers, Arthur (1873–1949)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/biggers-arthur-32137/text39718, accessed 4 October 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Biggars, Arthur
Birth
1873
Grenfell,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
24 October,
1949
(aged ~ 76)
Cessnock,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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Religious Influence
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