Charles (Charlie) Pescia (1869–1937)
This entry is from Obituaries Australia
After a serious illness, Mr. Charles Pescia, 67 years, of Mount-street, Kew, died yesterday. Mr. Pescia was an active member of the Coach Makers' Union for 40 years. For the last thirteen years he was secretary of the Victorian branch, and in recent times also filled the office of secretary of the Federal Society of Coach Makers. At varying periods he also served as president of both the federation and the Victorian branch. He leaves a widow, also a son, who is employed as a draftsman in the Lands department.
Original Publication
This person appears as a part of the Biographical Register of the Australian Labour Movement, 1788-1975. [View Article]
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- coachmakers federation is formed, Argus (Melbourne), 1 January 1913, p 7
- profile, Labor Call (Melbourne), 24 September 1925, p 7
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Citation details
'Pescia, Charles (Charlie) (1869–1937)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/pescia-charles-charlie-33871/text42430, accessed 6 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Pesher, Charles
Birth
9 November,
1869
Smythesdale,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
4 August,
1937
(aged 67)
Kew, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
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