James Arthur Lake (1878–1928)
The death of Mr. J. A. [James Arthur] Lake in the Perth Hospital last week was a serious loss to the members of the Boot Operative Employees' Union, of which he had been secretary for some years, and the Labor Movement generally. For a long time past Mr. Lake had taken a conspicuous part in propagandist and educational work, and helped to found the Workers' Educational Union and the establishment of "The Labor Vigilance." He was unmarried, and lived with relatives at Queen's Park. Deceased was a regular delegate at Labor conferences, and had been a member of the District Council for some years. We tender to his relatives our deep sympathy.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- a new election may have to be held for secretary of boot employees union following Lake's death, Daily News (Perth), 10 December 1928, p 6
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Lake, James Arthur
- Whitbread, George Warner (colleague)
Citation details
'Lake, James Arthur (1878–1928)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/lake-james-arthur-34300/text43034, accessed 27 July 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1878
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
England
Death
7 December,
1928
(aged ~ 50)
Perth,
Western Australia,
Australia
Cause of Death
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