About George Farrell
Lived 1895 – 1966 (aged 70). George Farrell was a politician and school teacher.
George Pritchard Farrell (29 December 1895 – 25 July 1966) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography Farrell was born in Eidsvold, Queensland, the son of Joseph Farrell and his wife Mary (née McLachlan) and educated at the Howard State School. He later became a school teacher at Howard and the Master of Central Boys' School in Rockhampton.
He was married to Grace Katherine Barton and died in July 1966.
During his time in parliament he was a very capable speaker, and according to James Larcombe, had never known any member of Parliament to show greater promise than George Farrell. He lost his seat at the 1929 Queensland state election to the independent, Thomas Dunlop.
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Who was George Farrell?
Australian politician
When was George Farrell born?
George Farrell was born on 29 December 1895 in Eidsvold.
When did George Farrell die?
George Farrell died on 25 July 1966 in Brisbane.
What was George Farrell's occupation?
George Farrell was a politician and school teacher.
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