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Bodsworth, William Gilbert (Gil) (1893–1974)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

William (Gil) Bodsworth, an active communist since the nineteen twenties, died last week aged 81.

Gil was a lifelong member of the Timber Workers Union, including 15 years as President. He was one of the first communists elected as a delegate to the Victorian Trades Hall Council.

During the depression years, Gil helped form the Unemployed Workers Movement and was one of its leading activists. He was arrested several times during the fight to have the dole introduced, being badly bashed by police and receiving stiff jail sentences.

Tribune extends condolences to Gil's wife, Gladys, and to other members of the family.

Original Publication

This person appears as a part of the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975. [View Article]

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'Bodsworth, William Gilbert (Gil) (1893–1974)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/bodsworth-william-gilbert-gil-32417/text40206, accessed 5 June 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

8 May, 1893
Sandringham, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

30 August, 1974 (aged 81)
Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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