George Fairbairn (politician)
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Sir George Fairbairn (23 March 1855 – 23 October 1943) was an Australian pastoralist and politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1906 to 1913, representing the Victorian seat of Fawkner, and later served as a Senator for Victoria from 1917 to 1923.
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Sir George Fairbairn | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Fawkner | |
In office 12 December 1906 – 31 May 1913 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Joseph Hannan |
Senator for Victoria | |
In office 1 July 1917 – 30 June 1923 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1855-03-23)23 March 1855 Geelong, Victoria |
Died | 23 October 1943(1943-10-23) (aged 88) Melbourne, Victoria |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Independent (1906–09) Liberal (1909–17) Nationalist (1917–22) |
Spouse(s) | 1) Jessie Kate Prell 2) Lorna Bessie |
Relations | David Fairbairn (grandson) James Fairbairn (nephew) Steve Fairbairn (brother) |
Alma mater | Cambridge University |
Occupation | Farmer |
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