Florence Anderson (1871–1949)
from Argus
Mrs Florence Anderson, an outstanding worker for the Labour movement for 35 years, died yesterday at her home in Smith st, North Richmond.
As secretary of the Miscellaneous Workers' Union she was the only woman trade union secretary in Australia.
She retired in 1946, but continued to represent the union on the Trades Hall Council until her death.
Mrs Anderson was a vigorous advocate for women workers, and appeared on their behalf before many wages tribunals.
The funeral will leave St John's Church, East Melbourne, at 10am today, for the Burwood Cemetery.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Florence Anderson
- Herald (Melbourne), 19 December 1949, p 2
Additional Resources
- death notice, Age (Melbourne), 20 December 1949, p 2
- funeral notice, Age (Melbourne), 20 December 1949, p 6
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Anderson, Florence
- Anderson, John (husband)
- Heagney, Muriel Agnes (colleague)
- Wearne, Margaret (colleague)
Citation details
'Anderson, Florence (1871–1949)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/anderson-florence-25504/text33848, accessed 4 October 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Meyer, Florence
Birth
17 February,
1871
Bairnsdale,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
18 December,
1949
(aged 78)
Richmond, 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.
Occupation
Key Organisations
- Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union (Vic)
- Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union of Australia (national)