David Isaac Freedman (1874–1939)
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David Freedman, n.d.
from Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal, vol 1, part 2, 1939, p 51
Rabbi David Isaac Freedman, who entered the Perth Hospital on Thursday following a heart attack, died early this morning. He was aged 65.
Born at Budapest in 1874 and educated in London he came to Western Australia in 1896. He served as a chaplain-major in the A.I.F. from 1915 to 1918 at Gallipoli and in France, Belgium, and Palestine. Formerly president and vice-president of the Returned Soldiers League, he was an active member of the State executive and chairman of the State Education Board for Children of Deceased Soldiers. Rabbi Freedman was identified with various cultural organisations, but he was also widely known for his work for children's welfare institutions. He is survived by a widow and two sons.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for David Isaac Freedman
- Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal, vol 1, part 2, 1939, pp 50-52, by Philip Masel
- Sunday Times (Perth), 25 June 1939, p 3
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, B2455, item Freedman, D I (National Archives of Australia)
- Trove search
- is appointed Jewish chaplain to the Commonwealth Military Forces, West Australian, 30 October 1915, p 7
- text of his farewell sermon before departing for the Front, West Australian, 2 November 1915, p 8
- photograph, Sunday Times (Perth), 7 January 1917, p 5s
- was in a militant mood at the recent meeting of the state executive of the RSL, West Australian, 15 February 1923, p 8
- photograph, Sunday Times (Perth), 2 June 1929, p 8s
- discusses the fighting between Jews and Arabs in Palestine, West Australian, 28 August 1929, p 17
- is farewelled by the Jewish community on the eve of his voyage to England to attend the biennial conference of the British Empire Service League, West Australian, 19 May 1933, p 20
- is welcomed home from his European tour, West Australian, 17 January 1934, p 4
- criticises Jews who participated in the Berlin Olympics, West Australian, 4 January 1937, p 12
- celebrates 40 years as minister of the Perth Hebrew congregation, West Australian, 7 April 1937, p 19
- his congregation holds a reception to celebrate his 40 years as their minister, West Australian, 13 April 1937, p 7
- says the proposed scheme of partition will not be acceptable to either Jews or Palestinians, West Australian, 9 July 1937, p 26
- appeals to the Federal Government to protect refugee migrants from coercion by the German government, West Australian, 22 May 1939, p 14
- photo of his funeral cortege, West Australian, 27 June 1939, p 12
- the RSL expresses its condolence at the death of Freedman, West Australian, 29 June 1939, p 15
- the WA Institute and Industrial School for the Blind expresses its condolence at the death of Freedman, West Australian, 30 June 1939, p 21
- memorial service, West Australian, 3 July 1939, p 18
- the RSL creates a memorial trophy in his honour, West Australian, 29 August 1939, p 11
- Freedman's portrait is unveiled at Monash House, the headquarters of the Perth sub-branch of the RSL, West Australian, 23 April 1941, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Freedman, David Isaac
- Swebleses, Joseph (colleague)
Citation details
'Freedman, David Isaac (1874–1939)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/freedman-david-isaac-6242/text24943, accessed 19 September 2024.
David Freedman, n.d.
from Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal, vol 1, part 2, 1939, p 51
Life Summary [details]
Birth
17 April,
1874
Budapest,
Hungary
Death
24 June,
1939
(aged 65)
Western Australia,
Australia
Cause of Death
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.
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.
Passenger Ship
Occupation
- army chaplain
- ex-service leader
- Jewish community leader
- magazine/journal editor
- Rabbi
- school principal
- Zionist
Military Service
Awards
Legacies
Key Organisations
- Australian Jewish Welfare Society (WA)
- Jewish Returned Soldiers' Circle (WA)
- Perth Repertory Club
- Prison Gate Committee (WA)
- Returned and Services League of Australia (WA)
- Soldiers' Children Scholarship Trust (WA)
- Victoria League (WA)
- Freemasons
- Perth Hebrew Philanthropic Society
- West Australian Institute And Industrial School for the Blind
- Children's Protection Society (Perth)
- Western Australian Zionist Association
- University of Western Australia (admin)