George Cruickshank (Australian politician)
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George Alexander Cruickshank (1 February 1853 ā 12 April 1904) was an Australian politician. Born near Dubbo, New South Wales, he attended Collegiate School in Bathurst, and was a grazier in northern New South Wales from 1878. In 1889 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Inverell, a position he held until 1898. In the first federal election in 1901, Cruickshank was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a Protectionist, representing the seat of Gwydir. He retired in 1903, and died in 1904.[1][2]
Quick Facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Gwydir, Preceded by ...
George Cruickshank | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Gwydir | |
In office 29 March 1901 ā 23 November 1903 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | William Webster |
Personal details | |
Born | (1853-02-01)1 February 1853 Dubbo, New South Wales |
Died | 12 April 1904(1904-04-12) (aged 51) Bowral, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Protectionist Party |
Occupation | Grazier |
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