About Bob Pringle
Lived 1941 – 1996 (aged 54–55). Bob Pringle was an Australian trade union official and political activist.
Bob Pringle (11 August 1941 – July 1996) was a left-wing activist and construction worker in the Builders Labourers Federation who was active in left-wing campaigns in the 1960s and 1970s in New South Wales.
Robert Arthur Pringle was born in Toowoomba, Queensland on 11 August 1941.
He helped the green bans, Aboriginal Tent Embassy and protests against the Springboks. He drowned while swimming in 1996. A wake was held in Harold Park Hotel, and his funeral service was held on 7 August 1996. He was survived by his step-daughter Jane.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Pringle?
Australian trade unionist
When was Bob Pringle born?
Bob Pringle was born on 11 August 1941 in Toowoomba.
When did Bob Pringle die?
Bob Pringle died in 1996 in Pearl Beach.
What was Bob Pringle's occupation?
Bob Pringle was a trade union official and political activist.
What nationality was Bob Pringle?
Bob Pringle was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Pringle (trade unionist)
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