George Dankel

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George Dankel (born March 6, 1864 - died May 31, 1926) was one of the first members of the Australian House of Representatives that was not of Anglo-Celtic origin. Being born in Germany, and the spread of World War I, it is understandable he was defeated in the 1917 election.[1] He was a member for the Division of Boothby in South Australia from May 31, 1913 until his defeat on March 26, 1917. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party, switching to the Nationalist Party of Australia in 1917.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dr Andrew Southcott MP, Member for Boothby (SA) First Speech To Parliament - 6/5/1996
  2. ^ Parliamentary Handbook: Historical Information on the Australia Parliament
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
David Gordon		 Member for Boothby
1913–1917		 Succeeded by
William Story