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Clarrie Fallon

Clarence George Fallon was an Australian trade unionist. He served as general secretary of the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) from 1941 to 1943. He was also president of the Australian Labor Party National Executive from 1938 to 1944.

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Clarrie Fallon
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Bornc. 1890
Rockwood, Queensland, Australia
Died11 January 1950(1950-01-11) (aged 59–60)
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
Lillian Sansum
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(m. 1913)​
OccupationTrade unionist

Clarence George Fallon (c. 1890 – 11 January 1950) was an Australian trade unionist. He served as general secretary of the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) from 1941 to 1943. He was also president of the Australian Labor Party National Executive from 1938 to 1944.1

Fallon died on 11 January 1950 at the Mater Hospital in North Sydney, New South Wales, having suffered a cerebral haemorrhage while attending an AWU Federal Council meeting.2 Fallon House in Bundaberg, Queensland, was named in his honour.3

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References

  1. Bergstrum, Lynette (1996). "Fallon, Clarence George (Clarrie) (1890–1950)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 14. Melbourne University Press.
  2. "Sudden Death of Mr. C. G. Fallon, Stalwart Of A.W.U." Sydney Morning Herald. 12 January 1950.
  3. "Fallon House (entry 602814)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.