Fewster, George Michael Harrington
Born 6 December 1896
(West Melbourne, Victoria)
Died 15 January 1970.
(Parkville Fawkner cemetery)
Parents: William Henry, labourer, and Kate O'Donnell
Marriage: c1923 Veronica Mearl Bradley, 8d.
Occupation: Motor mechanic
Religion: Catholic
Education: St Mary's West Melbourne , St Joseph's Christian Brothers College, North Melbourne
Career: Film projectionist, A grade motor mechanic by correspondence, manager Walker's garage, Essendon to c1923, Membreys Bus Co., Essendon c1923-1950, Fellow of the Association of Automotive Engineers, president Australasian Society of Engineers, office-bearer Aberfeldie Progress Association, after parl. worked for T. Brennan (q.v. ) and with furniture manufacturing firm, active St Vincent de Paul Society, Stella Mans.
Party: Australian Labor Party
Party Note: President North Essendon branch, left 1955 and joined Anti-Communist Labor (Democratic Labor Party)
| House | Electorate | Start * | End * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLA | Essendon | 13 May 1950 | 27 May 1955 |
Other seats contested: Pascoe Vale 1955
Appointments: House committee 1952-1955
References: Who's Who in Australia 1950, Murray, R., 'The Split: Australian Labor in the Fifties', Melbourne, 1972, personal information
Initial data source: Browne, G, 'Biographical Register of the Victorian Parliament 1900-84', 1985
Last update: 1985 (last date the record was checked and updated)
*The Start date for Members elected after 1900 is the date they were elected. The start date for pre-1900 Members is the date they were sworn in.