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George Lawson (Australian politician)
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George Lawson (14 August 1880 – 25 November 1966) was an Australian trade union official and politician. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1931 to 1961, representing the seat of Brisbane. He was Minister for Transport in the Curtin government from 1941 to 1943. He had a long involvement in the labour movement in Queensland.
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Minister for Transport | |
In office 7 October 1941 – 21 September 1943 | |
Prime Minister | John Curtin |
Preceded by | Hubert Anthony |
Succeeded by | Eddie Ward |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Brisbane | |
In office 19 December 1931 – 2 November 1961 | |
Preceded by | Donald Cameron |
Succeeded by | Manfred Cross |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 18 August 1919 – 23 March 1922 | |
Personal details | |
Born | George Lawson (1880-08-14)14 August 1880 South Pine River, Queensland |
Died | 25 November 1966(1966-11-25) (aged 86) Ashgrove, Queensland |
Resting place | Pinnaroo Cemetery |
Political party | Labor |
Spouse(s) |
Rebecca Buchanan
(m. 1907; died 1918)Kathleen Lally (m. 1930) |
Occupation | Trade union organizer |
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