About Herbert George
Lived 1872 – 1957 (aged 85). Herbert George was an Australian and British politician and trade unionist.
Herbert John George (6 June 1872 – 4 September 1957) was an Australian politician. He was the Labor member for Adelaide in the South Australian House of Assembly from 1926 to 1933 and from 1947 to 1950.
He was secretary of the Locomotive Engineers' Union throughout his first term in parliament.
His brother, Even George, was also a state Labor MP.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert George?
Australian politician (1872-1957)
When was Herbert George born?
Herbert George was born on 6 June 1872.
When did Herbert George die?
Herbert George died on 4 September 1957.
What was Herbert George's occupation?
Herbert George was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Herbert George?
Herbert George was Australian and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Herbert George (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert George. https://biography.guide/herbert-george-politician/
MLA: "Herbert George." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herbert-george-politician/.
Chicago: "Herbert George." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herbert-george-politician/.
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