Background
He was born at Millers Point to shipping providore Edmund John Playfair and Edith Creer.
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Education
He attended Sydney Grammar School and learned the meat trade in London.
Career
He returned to the family business, and from 1914 to 1919 served in the AIF. He was first with the 1st Field Artillery at Gallipoli, where he was seriously wounded, and then served in the 7th Field Artillery in France. On his return he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. From 1914 to 1915 he had been an alderman on Waverley Council.
By 1926 he was chairman of directors of his firm.
In World World War II he commanded the 2nd Division"s Artillery unit, and was promoted to brigadier. He transferred to the reserve in 1942.
He died at Darlinghurst in 1966.
Achievements
Membership
From 1927 to 1966 he was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, representing successively the Nationalist Party, the United Australia Party and the Liberal Party.
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Political Party
Nationalist Party