George Barber (1860 – 10 April 1932) was a member of the

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Biography

Barber was born in

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, the son of George Barber Snr. and his wife Fanny (née Parker). After his arrival in Charleville he was a builder. Barber was twice married, firstly to Florence Gifford whom he married in

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, England, and together had 6 sons and 4 daughters. Florence died in 1922Family history research
— Queensland Government births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. Retrieved 18 June 2016. and the next year he married Mary Ann Toub. Barber died in April 1932 and was buried in the Charleville Cemetery.Inscription for George Barber
— Australian Cemetery Index. Retrieved 18 June 2016.

Public career

Barber won the seat of Warrego for the Labour Party at the

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, defeating the sitting member,

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. Leahy appealed the result based on the fact that Barber was

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and the Elections Judge reversed the result and installed Leahy as the member.Warrego election petition
—

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. Retrieved 18 June 2016.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Barber, George Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly 1860 births 1932 deaths Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Queensland British emigrants to Australia