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James Ogston (1873–1952)

This entry is from Obituaries Australia

Tribune regrets to announce the death of Mr. James Ogston, father of Adam Ogston, and a staunch supporter of the Communist Party.

Mr. Ogston came to Australia from Scotland 30 years ago. His militant Socialist convictions influenced his whole family. His last act was to donate £1 from his pension to the Tribune Fund.

A message of condolence to Adam Ogston was sent by the NSW Party Conference.

Mr. Ogston's remains were cremated at Rookwood last Tuesday.

Edgar Ross delivered the funeral oration.

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'Ogston, James (1873–1952)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/ogston-james-33583/text41995, accessed 27 July 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1873
Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death

January, 1952 (aged ~ 79)
New South Wales, Australia

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Occupation
Political Activism