Purcell, Samuelene (1898–1982)
Purcell, Samuelene (1898–1982)
New Zealand trade unionist. Born July 25, 1898, in Auckland, New Zealand; died Dec 20, 1982, in Auckland; dau. of Michael Joseph Purcell and Jane (Galbraith) Purcell.
Active at executive level in several trade unions in Auckland, including Retail Shop Assistants' Union, Retail Chemists' Employees' Union, Grocers' Assistants' Union, and Trade Union Secretaries' Association (1920s–71).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 4).
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