> George Lawson (1880-1966): Elected 1931
Born: 14 August 1880, Pine River, Queensland.
Career: Educated state schools. Military Service 1900-01. Secretary
Queensland Carters Union. President, Brisbane Trades and Labor
Council. Member, Queensland Executive ALP.
State politics: Qld MLC 1919-22.
George Lawson
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Lower House Contests
| Election | Electorate | Party | Votes | Swing | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 17360 |
-5.60  |
Yes |
| 1955 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 21619 |
-2.50 |
Yes |
| 1954 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 16964 |
2.60  |
Yes |
| 1951 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 18588 |
1.30 |
Yes |
| 1949 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 18890 |
-7.40 |
Yes |
| 1946 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 33763 |
3.70 |
Yes |
| 1943 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 31099 |
0.50 |
Yes |
| 1940 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 27474 |
-1.10 |
Yes |
| 1937 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 28818 |
-0.40 |
Yes |
| 1934 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 27218 |
4.40 |
Yes |
| 1931 Federal | Brisbane | Australian Labor Party | 19152 |
-0.70 |
No |