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George Earp

1858 – 1933

Australian merchant and politician

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About George Earp

Lived 1858 – 1933 (aged 75). George Earp was a British and Australian politician, merchant, importer and justice of the peace.

George Frederick Earp (24 January 1858 – 12 March 1933) was an English-born Australian politician.

He was born in Nottingham to railway clerk George William Earp and Priscilla Martin. He attended Derby Grammar School and Beaufort House in London, and migrated to New South Wales in 1883. He settled in Newcastle, where he worked as a shipping agent, eventually partnering with his brothers in a firm. On 6 May 1893 he married Gertrude Mary Saddington, with whom he had five children. He was president of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce from 1899 to 1900. In 1900 he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council by Premier William Lyne. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1920. He remained in the Council as a supporter of conservative parties until his death at Edgecliff in 1933.

In 1921, he was honored Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Derby School
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Also known as
George Frederick Earp

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Earp?

Australian merchant and politician

When was George Earp born?

George Earp was born on 24 January 1858 in Nottingham.

When did George Earp die?

George Earp died on 12 March 1933 in Edgecliff.

What was George Earp's occupation?

George Earp was a politician, merchant, importer and justice of the peace.

What nationality was George Earp?

George Earp was British and Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Earp

· Wikidata: Q20983284

· DBpedia: George Earp

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