George Maxwell (Australian politician)
George Maxwell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Fawkner | |
| In office 5 May 1917 – 25 June 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Hannan |
| Succeeded by | Harold Holt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 April 1859 Montrose, Scotland |
| Died | 25 June 1935 (aged 76) Canterbury, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Nationalist (1917–29) Australian Party (1929–30) Independent (1930–31) UAP (1931–35) |
| Spouse |
Jean Russell Ross (m. 1896) |
| Relations | Ulrich Ellis (son-in-law) |
| Occupation | Criminal lawyer |
George Arnot Maxwell (30 April 1859 – 25 June 1935) was an Australian lawyer and politician. He was one of Melbourne's leading barristers, specialising in criminal law. He was also a member of the House of Representatives from 1917 until his death in 1935.