Elizabeth Zenobia Fritsch (1866–1948)
This article was published:
- in the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975
- online in 2023
Elizabeth Zenobia Fritsch, née Thomas (1866-1948) Labor supporter
Birth: 1866 at Kanmantoo, South Australia, daughter of Joseph Thomas, miner, and Grace Carey, née Mundy. Marriage: c. 1896 at Port Augusta, SA to native-born Charles Fritsch (1859-1934), labourer. They had five daughters and two sons. Death: 14 July 1948 in hospital at Broken Hill, New South Wales. Religion: Salvation Army.
- Early resident of Broken Hill, arriving with her parents and her husband in 1886.
- Took a strong interest in Labor affairs, observing the early strikes, victimisation and political struggles and recalling the big strike of 1892, the crushing of unionism and the gaoling of its leaders.
- Active in the Labor struggles of 1916.
- In the strike of 1919-20 she was associated with the women’s efforts to relieve the strikers’ families. In her later years did crochet and knitting work and was a close reader of the Barrier Daily Truth.
- Pensioners’ Association member.
- Cause of death: coronary occlusion and cardiac disease.
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Chris Cunneen, 'Fritsch, Elizabeth Zenobia (1866–1948)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/fritsch-elizabeth-zenobia-33598/text42022, accessed 13 October 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Thomas, Elizabeth Zenobia
Birth
1866
Kanmantoo,
South Australia,
Australia
Death
14 July,
1948
(aged ~ 82)
Broken Hill,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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