Background
He was born at Fairy Hill near Casino to labourer George Thomas Ford and Maud Williams.
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George Ford
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Career
He worked as a labourer in a biscuit factor from 1928 to 1941, when he enlisted in the AIF, serving in New Guinea. From 1945 to 1950 he was a builders labourer, and from 1950 to 1954 he worked as a paint maker. In 1954 he became assistant secretary of the Federal Miscellaneous Workers" Union, holding that position until his death.
Ford died at Lidcombe in 1966.
He was thrice married: firstly to Evelyn Doris Drayton, with whom he had six children. Secondly to Bonnie Green, with whom he had one son.
And thirdly to Daisy Daphne Cook, with whom he had three children.
Membership
From 1964 to 1966 he was a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.
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Nationality
Australian