George Carter
New Zealand politician
About George Carter
Lived 1864 – 1932 (aged 67–68). George Carter was a New Zealand politician, australian Workers' Union, drover (Australian) and sheep shearer.
George Carter (1864–1932) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life George Carter was born in 1864 in Nelson, New Zealand, the son of Samuel Carter and Louisa née Lindsay. He attended Nelson State School.
On 17 September 1907 he married Alexandria Delia Kate Comerford in Brisbane.
At the 1915 election, Carter was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Port Curtis, defeating the sitting Ministerialist member John Kessel. He won it despite claims that the local newspaper, the Gladstone Observer misrepresented his campaign speech and refused to publish a letter from him providing correct information. Carter held the seat in the 1918 election but lost the seat in the 1920 election on 9 October to the Country Party candidate John Fletcher.
However, he contested the seat again in the 1923 election and was returned on 12 May 1923, having defeated John Fletcher. He retained the seat in the 1926 election but lost it at the 1929 election to Frank Butler of the Country and Progressive National Party.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Carter?
New Zealand politician
When was George Carter born?
George Carter was born in 1864 in Nelson.
When did George Carter die?
George Carter died on 5 October 1932 in Brisbane.
What was George Carter's occupation?
George Carter was a politician, australian Workers' Union, drover (Australian) and sheep shearer.
What nationality was George Carter?
George Carter was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Carter (Queensland politician)
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