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Thomas Moore (c. 1882–?)

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore (c1882-?) seaman, gaoled IWW member Birth: about 1882 in New Zealand. Death: unknown. Religion: Anglican.  Arrested on 29 September 1916 and charged with other members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) with treason. Further charged with stealing a quantity of flannel shirts, “the property of the Commonwealth”. The "treason" charge was later altered to conspiracy. Convicted at the Central Criminal Court, Sydney on 2 December 1916 sentenced by Judge Pring to 10 years...

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