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Robert Storrie Guthrie

1857 – 1921

Seaman, trade unionist and politician in South Australia

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Lived 1857 – 1921 (aged 63). Robert Storrie Guthrie was an Australian and British politician, sailor and trade unionist.

Robert Storrie Guthrie (17 November 1857 – 20 January 1921) was a Scottish-born Australian politician. He was educated at Glasgow before becoming a seaman and migrating to Australia in 1887. He was South Australian Secretary and Federal President of the Seamen's Union before entering the South Australian Legislative Council as a Labor member in 1891. In 1903, he left the council to contest the Australian Senate, in which he was successful. Originally an Australian Labor Party Senator, he left the party in the wake of the 1916 split over conscription, joining the Nationalist Party.

On 19 January 1921, Guthrie was struck by a tram as he crossed the road at the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets in Melbourne. He was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he died the next day from head injuries. Nationalist Edward Vardon was appointed to replace him.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Allan Glen's School
Positions held
Member of the Australian Senate, Member of the South Australian Legislative Council
Employers
Seamen's Union of Australia
Also known as
Robert Guthrie (South Australian politician), Robert Guthrie (Australian politician), Robert Guthrie (politician), Bob Guthrie

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Storrie Guthrie?

seaman, trade unionist and politician in South Australia (1857-1921)

When was Robert Storrie Guthrie born?

Robert Storrie Guthrie was born on 17 November 1857 in Partick.

When did Robert Storrie Guthrie die?

Robert Storrie Guthrie died on 20 January 1921 in Melbourne.

What was Robert Storrie Guthrie's occupation?

Robert Storrie Guthrie was a politician, sailor and trade unionist.

What nationality was Robert Storrie Guthrie?

Robert Storrie Guthrie was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Storrie Guthrie

· Wikidata: Q7345007

· DBpedia: Robert Guthrie (politician)

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