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Biographical entry Rankine, Bill

Occupation
Trade Unionist

Summary

Bill Rankine emigrated from Scotland to Wonthaggi after World War One, gaining employment at the State Coal Mine in 1923. As well as an active unionist, Rankine was a keen amateur historian and preserved material relating to politics and social life in Wonthaggi.

Archival resources

The University of Melbourne Archives

  • Bill Rankin Papers, 1927 - 1965, 1973.0082; The University of Melbourne Archives. Details

Ross G. Elford