About George Noble
Lived 1891 – 1949 (aged 58). George Noble was an Australian plumber and politician.
George Walter Harry Noble (3 February 1891 – 9 July 1949) was an Australian plumber, gasfitter, politician and member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for 1 term from 1947 to 1949. He was a member of the Labor Party.
Early life Noble was born in Darlington, New South Wales and educated to elementary level. He was an early and notable player of Rugby league after the sport was established in Sydney in 1908. Noble was apprenticed as a plumber and gas-fitter with the New South Wales Government Railways and employed as a gas-fitter from 1913 until he was dismissed during the Australian General Strike of 1917. He was subsequently re-employed with decreased seniority. Noble was elected as an alderman of Alexandria Municipal Council between 1928 and 1932. A member of the Australian Labor Party from the age of 17, he was a member of William McKell's campaign committee for 21 years.
State Parliament In February 1947 the Premier and member for Redfern, William McKell resigned to take the position of Governor-General. Due to the proximity of the dissolution of the 35th parliament, a by-election was not held. Noble successfully contested Labor pre-selection for Redfern and was elected to parliament at the May 1947 election. However, he died suddenly 26 months after his election. He did not hold party, parliamentary or ministerial office.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Noble?
Australian politician (1891–1949)
When was George Noble born?
George Noble was born on 3 February 1891 in Darlington.
When did George Noble die?
George Noble died on 9 July 1949 in Kogarah.
What was George Noble's occupation?
George Noble was a plumber and politician.
What nationality was George Noble?
George Noble was Australian.
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