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George Duffy

George Duffy

Australian politician from Queensland

For the Irish politician, barrister and judge, see George Gavan Duffy.

George Alfred Duffy (1887 – 1 April 1941) was a businessman and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Eacham, Preceded by ...

Early life

Duffy 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

Duffy represented the seat of Eacham for the CPNP from 1929 until 1932.[1]

Later life

Duffy died in 1941[1] at Albion and was buried in Lutwyche Cemetery.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  2. [2]
    Family history research – Queensland Government births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Family Notices". The Courier-mail. No. 2365. Queensland, Australia. 2 April 1941. p. 18. Retrieved 25 March 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
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