George Lucas born 1813.

Mr George Lucas was born in Sydney on the 4th March 1813.

In the political world, he convened the first anti-transportation (of convicts) meeting held in Sydney and was one of the originators of the famous 1/- shilling (about 10 cents) subscription raised to pay the Reverend J.D.Lang’s fine in a liable action instituted by Governor Fitzroy.

He was also associated with the advocacy of the Public schools Act on 1866. His wife supported him by gathering 1,400 signatures in favour of the Act.

George Lucas was on Sir Henry Parkes’ first election committee and, among many of his achievements, was the founder of the Sydney Night Refuge in Francis Street, Sydney.

Once, when a remark was made about likeness to Sir Henry Parks, he commented: "Sir Henry was a great man. I have only tried to be a good one."