George McLeay

George McLeay (6 August 1892 – 14 September 1955) was an Australian politician and senior minister in the Menzies Liberal government.

The Honourable
George McLeay
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
In office
7 October 1941  31 May 1947
Preceded byJoe Collings
Succeeded byWalter Cooper
Leader of the Government in the Senate
In office
8 November 1938  7 October 1941
Preceded byAlexander McLachlan
Succeeded byJoe Collings
Senator for South Australia
In office
22 February 1950  14 September 1955
Preceded byseat established
Succeeded byNancy Buttfield
In office
1 July 1935  30 June 1947
Preceded byBert Hoare
Succeeded byFrederick Ward
Personal details
Born(1892-08-06)6 August 1892
Port Clinton, South Australia
Died14 September 1955(1955-09-14) (aged 63)
North Adelaide, South Australia
Political partyLiberal
SpouseMarcia Doreen Weston
Children1 son, 1 daughter
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