Biographical informationGeorge Smith of Sydney and Torres Straits was a pearler at Cossack. He was lost at sea in his lugger Theresa during a cyclone on 22 April 1887. He had a schooner and 5 luggers employing 45 men when he signed a petition seeking self government for the North West on 25 June 1886.
He employed Chinese labourers.Date of death22nd April 1887