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George Henry Prosser

1867 – 1941

Businessman and politician in South Australia

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Lived 1867 – 1941 (aged 74). George Henry Prosser was an Australian and British politician, business executive and businessperson.

George Henry Prosser (ca.1867 – 22 August 1941) was a businessman and politician in South Australia.

History George Prosser was born at Gawler River and was a student at the Grote Street school.

He was a member of the Adelaide City Council for 27 years, and an alderman in 1933. He was mayor of the Town of Kensington and Norwood from 1907 to 1912. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and served as president. He was a director of Wallaroo-Mount Lyell Fertilisers Ltd. and chairman 1931–1933. He was also on the board of Adelaide Cement and Wilkinson & Co., Ltd, Elder's Trustee and Executor Co. Ltd.

He was a member of the Legislative Council for Central District No. 2 from 1921 to 1933.

He was captain of the Marryatville Bowling Club.

Family On 29 November 1893 he married Emalia Rosa "Emily" Robinson in November 1893. They had two daughters: Gladys Prosser (30 October 1894 – ) married Charles Ashley Foale (1884–1938) on 6 June 1917. Gladys was an accomplished singer. Joyce Prosser (22 December 1901 – ) married Leslie Carrington Maiden BDS on 15 July 1926 They had homes "Ralston", Northumberland Road, Marryatville; and "Ralston", 11 Stannington Avenue, Heathpool.

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Positions held
Member of the South Australian Legislative Council, Justice of the Peace for South Australia, Alderman of Corporation of the City of Adelaide, Mayor of Kensington and Norwood
Also known as
George H. Prosser, G. H. Prosser, George Prosser (South Australian politician), George Prosser (Australian politician), George Prosser (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Henry Prosser?

businessman and politician in South Australia (1867–1941)

When was George Henry Prosser born?

George Henry Prosser was born on 25 April 1867 in Gawler River.

When did George Henry Prosser die?

George Henry Prosser died on 22 August 1941 in Heathpool.

What was George Henry Prosser's occupation?

George Henry Prosser was a politician, business executive and businessperson.

What nationality was George Henry Prosser?

George Henry Prosser was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Henry Prosser

· Wikidata: Q19663647

· DBpedia: George Henry Prosser

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