Alan William McNamara (1900–1955)
The death took place at Eastwood on Thursday last of Mr. Alan William Mc-Namara, M.L.C., at the age of 54. He leaves a widow (nee Miss Molly Post, formerly of Muswellbrook), and two sons, Peter and Paul. He was president and industrial officer of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Workers' Union. At the time of his appointment to the Legislative Council in 1931 he was secretary of the United Laborers Union. He was a member of the State executive of the A.L.P. in the thirties.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- profile, Sun (Sydney), 15 April 1935, p 17
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- McNamara, Alan William
- Lang, John Thomas (supported)
Citation details
'McNamara, Alan William (1900–1955)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/mcnamara-alan-william-34452/text43254, accessed 21 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
29 December,
1900
Parramatta, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
5 May,
1955
(aged 54)
Eastwood, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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.
Occupation or Descriptor
Key Organisations
- United Labourers Union (NSW)
- Federated Clerks Union of Australia (NSW)
- Australian Workers' Union (NSW)