England, George

George England was born at Valla, New South Wales. Educated at the Grafton Hight School, he completed his five year course in four years and was School Captain in his final year. Mr England went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney. During the second world war he served with the Army in New Guinea. Upon his return he returned to Coffs Harbour to teach History and English.

He was a foundational member of the Coffs Harbour and District Historical Society in 1957.