Background
Dobbie, George Herbert was born on November 15, 1918 in Galt, Ontario, Canada. Son of George Alexander and Edith (Scott) Dobbie.
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George Herbert Dobbie
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Education
Student, Bishop Ridley College, 1934-1935; student, McGill University, 1936-1939.
Career
With, Newlands & Company, Galt, since 1939;
sales manager hand knit division, Newlands & Company, 1947-1951;
president, Newlands & Company, 1951-1963. President Dobbie Industries Ltd., 1963-1977. Past Chairman of the Board Glenelg Textiles Ltd., Galt, Agatex Development Ltd., Galt.
Honorary director Domtar, Inc., Montreal.
Achievements
Membership
Past chairman Canada Textile Institute, Galt Board Trade, Galt Board Education. Past Board of Governors U. Waterloo, Lakefield College School, Ontario Served from private to captain Royal Canadian Army, 1941-1945. Member Canada Woolen and Knit Goods Manufacturers Association (president 1956-1958), Primary Textiles Institute Canada (chairman), Canada Manufacturers Association (past vice president), Pacific Basin Economics Council (past vice president), Canada Business and Industry Advisory Council (past vice president).
Connections
Married Marie L. Reiser, March 15, 1941. Children— George C., Murray S., Brian H., Alexander M.
