Donald Edmond Black (c. 1875–1945)
from Sun
"Father of the electrical trades" in NSW, Mr. Donald Black, died in a Gosford Hospital last night.
He was State secretary of the Electrical Trades Union for 37 years from 1903, and organised the union on a Federal basis.
The late Donald Black came to NSW from Scotland in 1893.
Mr. G. Anderson, president of the Labor Council, said: "Donald Black epitomised all the good in trade unionism. He was honest, loyal, and a fighter."
Mr. Justice Cantor said: "In my view the Labor movement has lost a great stalwart."
The funeral will leave Wood Coffill Ltd., corner Brown-street and Orchard-road. Chatswood, at 1.45 pm tomorrow for Northern Suburbs cemetery.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Donald Edmond Black
- Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 22 March 1945, p 15
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Black, Donald Edmond
- Hughes, William Morris (acquaintance)
- McKell, William John (acquaintance)
Citation details
'Black, Donald Edmond (c. 1875–1945)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/black-donald-edmond-32260/text39918, accessed 21 July 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
c.
1875
Korn,
Argyll,
Scotland
Death
20 September,
1945
(aged ~ 70)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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