Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Background
History
This society was established in 1861 making it one of the oldest union organisations in Ballarat. At the time the only other branches existing in Australia were in Melbourne and Sydney. It later became the Amalgamated Metal Workers & Shipwrights Union.[1]
Site
In Ballarat the Amalgamated Society of Engineers originally met at the Scottish Hotel, Dana Street. [2]
Innovations
Community Involvement
Works Produced
Workplace Relations
The People
Representatives
Samuel John Morgan (1856-1939) (<1890>)
UNKNOWN Stephens (Phoenix Foundry) (<1890>)
Members
William Evans was a member of the Ballarat Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers. In August 1904 he was presented with an illuminated testimonial. He was an inaugural member of the Ballarat Branch serving as secretary, trustee and Branch Delegate. The testimonial is held at the Melbourne University Archives.[3]
James Lawrie (1859-1891) (<December 1891)
Samuel John Morgan (1856-1939) (<1890>)
Henry James Nichol (c1854-1892)
UNKNOWN Stephens (Phoenix Foundry) (<1890>)
Legacies
See also
Notes
References
- ↑ Aspects of Ballarat history: an exhibition organized by the University of Melbourne Archives, December 1979.
- ↑ Aspects of Ballarat history: an exhibition organized by the University of Melbourne Archives, December 1979.
- ↑ Aspects of Ballarat history: an exhibition organized by the University of Melbourne Archives, December 1979.
Further Reading
External Links
--C.K.Gervasoni 12:08, 23 January 2014 (EST)