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Alexander (Alec) Forrester (1853–1932)

Alexander (Alec) Forrester

Alexander ‘Alec’ Forrester  (also known as Alexander Lewis), (1853-1932) labourer and gaoled trade union leader  Birth: 14 January 1853 in Geelong, Victoria, son of Henry Lewis, veterinary surgeon, and Isabella, née Chisholm. Marriage: 1876 at Menindie, in New South Wales, to Mary Ann Jones. They had five sons and two daughters. Death: 5 March 1932 at Dunwich Benevolent Asylum. Religion: Atheist (baptised as Catholic).  Birth and Baptism name registered as Alexander Forrestal Lewis....

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