George Alexander

Ship name / Flight number: SS Moreton Bay

Arrival Date: 19/10/1926

George Alexander’s life story sits at the heart of The George Alexander Foundation. Arriving in Australia as a teenager through the Big Brother Movement, George built a life defined by resilience, hard work and a deep belief in education as a force for change. A gifted problem-solver and inventor, he went on to develop a globally successful engineering innovation that enabled him to give generously during his lifetime. His extraordinary journey and enduring legacy continue to shape the Foundation’s commitment to creating opportunity for future generations.

The Life of George Alexander:

https://issuu.com/ianpotterfoundation/docs/8561-gaf_-_the_little_brother_monograph_fa2_digita

 

The George Alexander Foundation 50th Anniversary - The Little Brother

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TLKsMt9wWQ

 

The George Alexander Foundation:

https://georgealexander.org.au/our-history/meet-george/

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