George Pearce
Henry George Pearce (born 17 September 1917) is a former Australian politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1961, representing the Liberal Party in the Division of Capricornia.
George Pearce | |
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![]() Pearce in 1956 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Capricornia | |
| In office 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Davidson |
| Succeeded by | George Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1917
(aged 108) Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Nell Graham
(m. 1939) |
In 1960, Pearce was made Government Whip in the House of Representatives under Hubert Opperman.[1]
