| George Dankel | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Boothby |
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| In office 31 May 1913 – 26 March 1917 |
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| Preceded by | David Gordon |
| Succeeded by | William Story |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 March 1864 Germany |
| Died | 31 May 1926 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | German |
| Political party | Labor (1913–17) Nationalist (1917) |
George Dankel (6 March 1864 – 31 May 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 chose to retire in the 1917 election.[1] He was a member for the Division of Boothby in South Australia from 1913 until 1917. Prior to this he was a state MP in the seat of Torrens from 1905 to 1912. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party, switching to the Nationalist Party of Australia in 1917.[2]
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by David Gordon |
Member for Boothby 1913–1917 |
Succeeded by William Story |