Robert Samuel Ross, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRobert Samuel Ross
Australian activist and journalist
Date of Birth: 
About Robert Samuel Ross
- "R.
- S.
- Ross" redirects here.
- For the American professor, see Robert S.
- Ross.Robert Samuel Ross (5 January 1873 – 24 September 1931) was an Australian socialist journalist, trade unionist, and agitator best known as the editor of a series of political magazines associated with the Australian labour movement in the 1890s and early 1900s. Ross' militant journalism and agitation against Australia's involvement in World War I led to repression by the authorities.
- Ross' works during the war were censored and confiscated by the police and Ross faced multiple arrests for opposing conscription, waving the socialists' red flag, and circulating anti-war literature.
- His publication of the article "Bolshevism Has Broken Out in Heaven" led to a 1919 trial for blasphemy. Ross' political views were drastically moderated during the 1920s.
- His contributions to Australian political life ended with his death as a respected member of the Australian Labor Party in 1931.
Read more at Wikipedia
See Also
- Famous People's Birthdays on 05 January, Australia
- Famous People's Birthdays in January, Australia
- Famous politician's Birthdays on 05 January, Australia
- Famous politician's Birthdays in January, Australia
- Famous librarian's Birthdays on 05 January, Australia
- Famous librarian's Birthdays in January, Australia
- Famous journalist's Birthdays on 05 January, Australia
- Famous journalist's Birthdays in January, Australia
- Famous trade unionist's Birthdays on 05 January, Australia
- Famous trade unionist's Birthdays in January, Australia
- Famous peace activist's Birthdays on 05 January, Australia
- Famous peace activist's Birthdays in January, Australia