David Edward (Dave) Lark (1891–1945)
from Labor Call
Tributes to the late Com. Dave Lark of the Textile Union were made at last Thursday night's meeting of the T.H.C. The president of the Council, Del. A. Kyle, said Dave Lark was one of the best known and highly respected members of the industrial and Labor movements.
He had been associated with the Textile Union since boyhood, and had made himself prominent in that organisation as an official for over 30 years.
He was of a quiet, peaceful, lovable nature, endeared himself to all, and was entirely without enemies.
In expressing these sentiments he (the president) knew that the passing of Dark Lark would be regretted by all.
Council, as a token of respect, stood in silence.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for David Edward (Dave) Lark
- Herald (Melbourne), 24 December 1945, p 6
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- profile, Labor Call (Melbourne), 9 August 1923, p 2
- is elected federal general secreatry of ATWU, Herald (Melbourne), 18 December 1926, p 10
- caricature, Labor Call (Melbourne), 22 August 1935, p 3
- photo, Labor Call (Melbourne), 1 July 1937, p 12
- textile strike, Daily Mirror (Sydney), 11 September 1941, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Lark, David Edward (Dave)
- Lark, James William (brother)
- Downing, Robert Reginald (colleague)
Citation details
'Lark, David Edward (Dave) (1891–1945)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/lark-david-edward-dave-34210/text42925, accessed 26 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
6 November,
1891
Lobethal,
South Australia,
Australia
Death
23 December,
1945
(aged 54)
Camberwell, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
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Key Organisations
- General Textile Workers' Federation of Australia (Vic)
- Women's Employment Board (federal)
- Australian Textile Workers' Union (NSW)
- Australian Textile Workers' Union (Vic)
- Australian Textile Workers' Union (federal)