Background
MEECH, Thomas Cox was born on September 2, 1868 in Beaminster, Dorset.
MEECH, Thomas Cox was born on September 2, 1868 in Beaminster, Dorset.
Studied at Ardingly College. Passed preliminary examination Incorporated Law Society, but entered journalism at 18.
Afterwards editor Ayrshire Post, Ayr, 1889-1893. Editor Sheffield Weekly Independent, 1893-1895. Assistant editor Sheffield Daily Independent, 1895-1898.
Editor Lancashire Daily Post, 1898-1899. Editor Morning Herald. Managing editor Echo.
And editor Northern Echo. Member Ayr Town Council at 23. London Editor, Northern Echo; parliamentary journalist; son of late Alderman Meech, Mayor of Bridport, Dorset.
Club: National Liberal.
Debate, golf.