George Duffy
Australian politician from Queensland
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George Alfred Duffy (1887 – 1 April 1941) was a businessman and member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Preceded byCornelius Ryan
Succeeded bySeat abolished
BornGeorge Alfred Duffy
1887
1887
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Died1 April 1941 (aged 53 or 54)
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) |
| Resting place | Lutwyche Cemetery |
| Party | CPNP |
| Spouse | Rosa Lilian Belson (m.1917 d.1960) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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
Later life
Duffy died in 1941[1] at Albion and was buried in Lutwyche Cemetery.[3]