John Christian (Jack) Beitz (1905–1967)
Since Tribune's last issue the trade union movement has lost an important and popular national figure through the sudden death in Sydney of Mr. Jack Beitz, general president of the Waterside Workers' Federation since 1949.
He had previously been a prominent unionist in Port Adelaide, having held official positions in the Port Adelaide branch of the Federation and having been a Federal Councillor of the Federation. He was president of the Port Adelaide Trades and Labor Council until it was merged with the Adelaide TLC.
Tribune's condolences are extended to his family and his Federation colleagues.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- profile, News (Adelaide), 27 February 1929, p 8
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Beitz, John Christian (Jack)
- Lonergan, John Thomas (colleague)
Citation details
'Beitz, John Christian (Jack) (1905–1967)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/beitz-john-christian-jack-32234/text39882, accessed 8 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
16 June,
1905
Port Adelaide,
South Australia,
Australia
Death
15 December,
1967
(aged 62)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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Key Organisations
- Federated Millers and Mill Employees' Association (SA)
- Port Adelaide Trades and Labor Council (SA)
- Waterside Workers' Federation (SA)