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John Carr (Australian Politician, Born 1871)
John Carr (15 July 1871 – 6 June 1929) was a union leader and politician in South Australia. History John Carr, M.L.C., was born at Port Adelaide a son of Thomas Carr, who worked on the wharves and was one of the founders of the Working Men's Association in 1872. He was educated at the local public school. Union activity and politics At an early age he took an active interest in the Labor movement, and was on several occasions president of the Working Men's Association, then secretary, holding that post for twelve years. During his period as an official there was little industrial disputation in the workplace, largely due to his tact and good judgment. He was delegate from that body to the United Labor Party (later the Australian Labor Party), the Eight Hours Committee, and the Trades and Labor Council. He joined the Labor Party when it was established at Port Adelaide, and held the position of assistant secretary when George Duffield was secretary. He was also at one time s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Carr
John Carr may refer to: Politicians *John Carr (Indiana politician) (1793–1845), American politician from Indiana *John Carr (Australian politician, born 1819) (1819–1913), member of the South Australian House of Assembly, 1865–1884 * John H. Carr (1849–?), member of the Arkansas House of Representatives *John Carr (Australian politician, born 1871) (1871–1929), unionist and member of the South Australian Legislative Council, 1915–1929 *John W. Carr (1874–1932), American politician from North Dakota *John Carr, pseudonym of L. E. Katterfeld (1881–1974), American socialist * John C. Carr (mayor) (1891/2–1967), mayor of Medford, Massachusetts * John B. Carr (1906–1969), Massachusetts state politician Sportspeople *Johnny Carr (1887–?), American baseball player *John Carr (cricketer, born 1892) (1892–1963), English cricketer and British Army officer *John Carr (cricketer, born 1963) John Donald Carr (born 15 June 1963) is an English cricketer and cricket a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
