Clarrie Fallon
Australian trade unionist (1890–1950)
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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]
Bornc. 1890
Rockwood, Queensland, Australia
Died11 January 1950 (aged 59–60)
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
Lillian Sansum
(m. 1913)OccupationTrade unionist
Clarrie Fallon | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1890 Rockwood, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 11 January 1950 (aged 59–60) North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Spouse |
Lillian Sansum (m. 1913) |
| Occupation | Trade unionist |
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]