George Alfred Duffy (1887 – 1 April 1941) was a businessman and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
George Duffy | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Eacham | |
| In office 11 May 1929 – 23 March 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelius Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Alfred Duffy 1887 Lismore, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 1 April 1941 (aged 53 or 54) Albion, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Lutwyche Cemetery |
| Political party | CPNP |
| Spouse | Rosa Lilian Belson (m.1917 d.1960) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Early life
editDuffy was born in Lismore, New South Wales, to parents Daniel Duffy and his wife Sarah Ann (née Beddoes). He was educated at Lismore Convent School before making his way to northern Queensland. There he conducted business in Yungaburra and Eacham.[1]
On 12 September 1917 Duffy married Rosa Lilian Belson (died 1960)[2] in Atherton and together had three sons.
Political career
editDuffy represented the seat of Eacham for the CPNP from 1929 until 1932.[1]
Later life
editDuffy died in 1941[1] at Albion and was buried in Lutwyche Cemetery.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ Family history research – Queensland Government births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Family Notices". The Courier-mail. No. 2365. Queensland, Australia. 2 April 1941. p. 18. Retrieved 25 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.