John Donald (1838–1916)
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- in the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975
- online in 2023
John Donald (1838-1916) engineer and trade union official
Birth: 17 February 1838 at Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, son of Peter Donald (1811-1886), blacksmith, and Helen, née Anderson (1811-1896). Marriage: 5 October 1859 at Geelong, Victoria, to Ellen Meade (1838-1924). They had five daughters and seven sons. Death: 2 January 1916 in South Melbourne, Victoria.
- Arrived in Geelong, Victoria, aboard the Gazelle with his parents and siblings on 28 December 1853.
- Joined Ballarat branch, Amalgamated Society of Engineers, in March 1861 and remained member of union for fifty-five years. Filled offices of secretary and treasurer of Ballarat, Melbourne, and Melbourne South branches for forty years.
- Lived in Moray Street, South Melbourne, from about 1876 until his death.
- Awarded ASE’s Certificate of Merit, presented 27 May 1903.
Sources
ASEAC, Monthly Report, January 1916
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'Donald, John (1838–1916)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/donald-john-33404/text41746, accessed 29 November 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
17 February,
1838
Newhills,
Aberdeenshire,
Scotland
Death
2 January,
1916
(aged 77)
South Melbourne, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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