Judah and Adela Solomon – SA Community Stalwarts
Judah Solomon was elected as an Alderman to Adelaide City Council in 1852, holding the position until late 1854, when he resigned, moving then to England for health reasons.
Politics
Maximilian Hirsch – Politicial Idealist, Free Trade evangelist
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Maximilian Hirsch leading light in the colony’s free-trade movement First published in J-Wire January 10, 2023 Maximilion Hirsch was born in Cologne, in the German state of Prussia, on 21 September 1852. He was educated at the local primary and secondary school but it appears that was the end of his …
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Sir Benjamin Benjamin – a Victorian community pioneer
From Australia’s Jewish Past: Sir Benjamin Benjamin a Victorian community pioneer First published in J-Wire July 12, 2022 Benjamin Benjamin was born on 2 September 1834 in London, the eldest son of Moses and Catherine. The family emigrated to Melbourne arriving on 29 December 1843. Once finished school, he joined his father and brother Elias …
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Florence Anderson – Pioneering Trade Union Secretary
Florence Anderson was born in 1871. Her claim to fame was becoming the first female trade union secretary in Victoria, and the only female trade union secretary in Australia.