Feature Biography
Christopher James (Chris) Bennett (1867–1930)
Christopher James Bennett (1867–1930) trade union leader Birth: 28 May 1867 in Kapunda, South Australia, son of Christopher Bennett, wheelwright, and Honora, née Stapleton. Marriage: 7 October 1886 in Adelaide, to Emily Ann Elizabeth Goodman. They had five sons and a daughter. Death: 12 December 1930 in St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne. Early 1890s associated with South Australian Railway Union. Secretary of Eight-Hour Committee in SA. Relocated to Melbourne, and was prominent anti-conscription...