George Cranswick
Australian Anglican bishop (1882–1954)
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George Harvard Cranswick (1882–1954) was the 2nd bishop of Gippsland from 1917 until 1942.[1]
Educated at The King's School, Parramatta, and Sydney University,[2] he was ordained in 1908.[3] In a varied career he was acting vice-principal of Noble College, Masulipatam, headmaster of the CMS Bezwada, chairman of the Deccan District Church Council and rector of St Paul's, Chatswood[4] before his elevation to the episcopate. After retiring from his diocese, he was chairman of the Australian Board of Missions from 1942 to 1949. He was an eminent author,[5] and a strong advocate of racial equality.[6]
He was married and had four children.[6] His younger brother, Geoffrey, was the 8th bishop of Tasmania.[7]
He died on 25 October 1954 at Stratford near Sale in Victoria.[8]
