George Weir (Australian politician)
Australian politician
George Weir (21 April 1903 – 4 July 1956) was an Australian barrister and politician who was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1941 to 1953.
Early life
Weir was born in Flemington. He was the son of George Weir, telegraphist, and Alice Ada Evans. He received his education at Burwood Public School and Parramatta High School. In 1926, he received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney. In 1920, he entered public service as a junior clerk in Crown Solicitors Office, where he remained until 1927. Weir was admitted to the bar in 1926. He transferred to Public Trustees Office as a conveyancing clerk in 1927. On 24 March 1928, he married Elsie Rose Gentle, with whom he had two sons.
Rapidly rising through the ranks, he was chief clerk at the Probate Office from 1933 until 1939.
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