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George Burgess

1863 – 1941

Australian politician

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About George Burgess

Lived 1863 – 1941 (aged 77). George Burgess was an Australian politician.

George Arthur Burgess (2 November 1863 – 8 February 1941) was an Australian politician.

He was born at Mara Creek to publican George Edward Burgess and Mary Grimley. He attended primary school until the age of twelve, after which he worked as a shearer and farmer in the Coonamble district. On 27 January 1896 he married Florence Clark, with whom he would have five children. Young was abolished in 1904 and replaced by Burrangong which Burgess successfully contested in 1904. and remained on the Labor backbench until the conscription split of 1916, when, as a supporter of conscription, he followed Premier William Holman into the Nationalist Party. He lost his seat as a Nationalist candidate in 1917.

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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
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George Arthur Burgess

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Burgess?

Australian politician (1863-1941)

When was George Burgess born?

George Burgess was born on 2 November 1863.

When did George Burgess die?

George Burgess died on 8 February 1941.

What was George Burgess's occupation?

George Burgess was a politician.

What nationality was George Burgess?

George Burgess was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Burgess

· Wikidata: Q18163402

· DBpedia: George Burgess (politician)

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