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George Glover Campbell

1887 – 1967

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About George Glover Campbell

Lived 1887 – 1967 (aged 80). George Glover Campbell was an Australian politician and carpenter.

George Glover Campbell (2 March 1887 – 3 September 1967) was an Australian politician who represented the Electoral district of Hamilton from 1950 till 1959 for the Labor Party.

Early life Born in England to parents Isaac Campbell, a grocer, and Susannah Patterson, Campbell Jr arrived in Australia in 1905. He lived at Drummoyne and worked in Sydney harbour shipyards. He moved to Newcastle in 1907, and was employed in State Dockyard at Walsh Island. He remained at the dockyards until being employed in parliament.

Political career Campbell was President of Merewether branch and of Hamilton state electorate council for some years. He was an Alderman on Merewether council. He contested the hard Labor seat of Electoral district of Hamilton at the 1950 state election and won. Campbell subsequently won re-election at the 1953, and 1956 state elections but lost pre-selection to Robert McCartney at the 1959 State election., Campbell resigned from the Labor Party in 1959 in protest and never rejoined.

Death Campbell died on . He is buried at Beresfield Cemetery.

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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
George Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Glover Campbell?

Australian politician (1887–1967)

When was George Glover Campbell born?

George Glover Campbell was born on 2 March 1887 in Barrow-in-Furness.

When did George Glover Campbell die?

George Glover Campbell died on 3 September 1967 in Newcastle.

What was George Glover Campbell's occupation?

George Glover Campbell was a politician and carpenter.

What nationality was George Glover Campbell?

George Glover Campbell was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Glover Campbell

· Wikidata: Q5539752

· DBpedia: George Glover Campbell

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