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Idris Williams | |
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Born | 21 June 1895 Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales |
Died | 9 October 1960 (aged 65) Sydney, Australia |
Known for | Trade union leader |
Political party | Communist Party of Australia |
Relatives | Tori Freestone |
Idris Williams (1895–1960) was an Australian politician, political prisoner, trade unionist leader and a member of the Communist Party of Australia. He was notable for being the first communist to serve on the Wonthaggi Borough Council, and for his high-profile role in numerous strikes and labour disputes across Australia.
Williams was depicted in the movie Strikebound (1984) by actor Hugh Keays-Byrne.
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