Doris (Dot) Hills (1901–1978)
This article was published:
- in the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975
- online in 2024
Doris or Dorothy Marie (Dot) Hills, née Cobon (1901-1978) wards attendant, political activist and Communist
Birth: 1901 at Deniliquin, New South Wales, daughter of native-born parents Alexander Cobon (1876-1957), labourer and railway employee, and Henrietta, née Fahey. Marriage: 3 July 1926 at the District Registrar’s office, Melbourne, Victoria, to native-born Thomas (Tom) Hills (1904-1995), wharf labourer. They had no children. Death: 16 August 1978 at Parkville, Victoria; usual residence Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne.
- Following experience of Depression on the wharves of Port Melbourne, joined Communist Party of Australia in 1933 and Unemployed Workers’ Movement. Active in 1933 'dole strike'.
- During Cold War was CPA candidate for Port Melbourne council.
- Joined Socialist Party of Australia after split.
- Cause of death: cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, cardiac failure, previous infarcts.
Sources
Tribune (Sydney), 6 September 1978.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hills, Doris (Dot)
- Hills, Thomas (husband)
Citation details
'Hills, Doris (Dot) (1901–1978)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/hills-doris-dot-34157/text42852, accessed 19 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Hills, Dorothy Marie
- Cobon, Dorothy Marie
Birth
1901
Deniliquin,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
16 August,
1978
(aged ~ 77)
Parkville, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia