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Henry (Harry) Watson (1854–1937)

Regret was expressed during the week at the death of Mr. Henry Watson, 83, of Glenmorgan Street, East Brunswick, who was secretary of the Painters' union from 1912-1934, and Federal president from 1917 to 1934.

The late Mr Watson helped to secure the first wages board, in 1910, and was a member of the board. He was a former secretary of the Building Trades Federation and a delegate to the Trades Hall Council for many years.

Mr. Watson died on December 5 and was buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, his wife pre-deceasing him. The red flag was flown half-mast at the Trades Hall.

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  • photo, Labor Call (Melbourne), 23 April 1914, p 18

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'Watson, Henry (Harry) (1854–1937)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/watson-henry-harry-35075/text44234, accessed 27 April 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

17 August, 1854
Kirknewton, Northumberland, England

Death

5 December, 1937 (aged 83)
Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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