William Bernard Geraghty (1882–1945)
This entry is from Obituaries Australia
Mr. William Bernard Geraghty, 63, who died yesterday, had been associated with the Department of Public Instruction for many years. He was a bachelor.
At the time of his death he was at the Teachers' Training College. His first appointment was at Golden Gate State School, Croydon, and subsequentlv he became head teacher at Nobby in 1908. Two years later he transferred to Toowong then to Roma (1914), and Brisbane Central Boys' (1916). He resigned in 1918 to become secretary of the Teachers' Union, holding that position until 1934.
Mr. Geraghty was readmitted to the Primary Correspondence School in 1936 and transferred two years later to the Teachers' Training College.
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This person appears as a part of the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975. [View Article]
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'Geraghty, William Bernard (1882–1945)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/geraghty-william-bernard-33793/text42303, accessed 6 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Mother of Ten
Birth
2 June,
1882
Claremont,
Queensland,
Australia
Death
12 November,
1945
(aged 63)
South Brisbane, Brisbane,
Queensland,
Australia
Cause of Death
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