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George Laffer

1866 – 1933

South Australian politician

Politician Fruit grower
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About George Laffer

Lived 1866 – 1933 (aged 67). George Laffer was an Australian and British politician and fruit grower.

George Richards Laffer (14 September 1866 – 7 December 1933) was an Australian politician. He was member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1913 until 1933, representing the electorate of Alexandra for the Liberal Union, and its successors the Liberal Federation and Liberal and Country League. He was a minister in the Barwell government, and was Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1927 until 1930. He was a member of a Royal Commission into illegal betting and the licensing of bookmakers from 1932 until 1933. He died suddenly in office in 1933, and received a state funeral before being buried at Mitcham Anglican Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Prince Alfred College
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly
Also known as
George Richards Laffer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Laffer?

South Australian politician (1866-1933)

When was George Laffer born?

George Laffer was born on 14 September 1866 in Coromandel Valley.

When did George Laffer die?

George Laffer died on 7 December 1933 in Belair.

What was George Laffer's occupation?

George Laffer was a politician and fruit grower.

What nationality was George Laffer?

George Laffer was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Laffer

· Wikidata: Q16029209

· DBpedia: George Laffer

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