George Logan (Australian politician)
Australian politician
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George Andrew Logan (13 August 1884 – 25 November 1953) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
13 August 1884
George Logan | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Lockyer | |
| In office 9 October 1920 – 11 May 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Cuthbert Butler |
| Succeeded by | Charles Jamieson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Andrew Logan 13 August 1884 |
| Died | 25 November 1953 (aged 69) Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Taabinga Cemetery |
| Party | Country and Progressive National Party |
Other political affiliations | Country Party |
| Spouse | Ivy May Birtwhistle (m.1913) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Biography
Logan was born at Rosewood, Queensland, the son of Whitmore Logan and his wife Harriett (née Josey). He was educated in Ipswich and after leaving school worked as a farmer on the family estate at Mondure, near Murgon. After state politics, he worked for the Queensland Agricultural Bank.[1]
On 18 October 1913 he married Ivy May Birtwhistle[1] and together had a son and two daughters. Logan died in November 1953 in Kingaroy[1] and his funeral proceeded from the Kingaroy Presbyterian Church to the Taabinga Cemetery.[2]
Public career
Logan, a member of the Country Party, won the seat of Lockyer at the 1920 Queensland state election, defeating the sitting Labor member, Cuthbert Butler.[3] He represented the electorate until he was defeated by the independent, Charles Jamieson in 1929.[4]