George Pearce
Australian politician from Queensland (1917-1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry George Pearce (born 17 September 1917) is a former Australian politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1961, representing the Liberal Party in the Division of Capricornia.
Quick Facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Capricornia, Preceded by ...
George Pearce | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Capricornia | |
In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961 | |
Preceded by | Charles Davidson |
Succeeded by | George Gray |
Personal details | |
Born | (1917-09-17) 17 September 1917 (age 106) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) |
Nell Graham (m. 1939) |
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In 1960, Pearce was made Government Whip in the House of Representatives under Hubert Opperman.[1]