William Lane
Journalist and founder of New Australia
Born
Died
1917
109 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Australia
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Born in England and later moving to Australia, engaged in journalism and social reform. Founded the New Australia settlement in Paraguay, promoting a communal lifestyle based on socialist principles. Contributed to several publications, advocating for workers' rights and political change.
Founded the New Australia settlement in Paraguay
Contributed to various publications advocating for social reform
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