About Sid Scott
Lived 1900 – 1970. Sid Scott was a New Zealand journalist.
Sidney Wilfred Scott (20 July 1900 – 17 September 1970) was a New Zealand communist, journalist and editor.
Biography He was born in Ifield, Sussex, England in 1900.
On 14 July 1928 police seized books and papers of "seditious nature" from his home on Onehunga. He was charged with possession of books with intention for sale or distribution, and with importing books which advocated violence. Scott admitted to two charges and pleaded not guilty on the third, but was convicted of it regardless. The third charge related to a communist training manual published by the Communist Party of Australia. Upon conviction, he was fined £14 (around $1400 in 2019).
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Who was Sid Scott?
Communist, journalist, editor
When was Sid Scott born?
Sid Scott was born in 1900.
When did Sid Scott die?
Sid Scott died in 1970.
What was Sid Scott's occupation?
Sid Scott was a journalist.
What nationality was Sid Scott?
Sid Scott was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sid Scott. https://biography.guide/sid-scott/
MLA: "Sid Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sid-scott/.
Chicago: "Sid Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sid-scott/.
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