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Mary George
Mary George was born in Peterborough. She went to school in Dover, where she spent most of her early years, and obtained an English degree from London University.

M.B.E., B.A.

Awarded an M.B.E in 1953 whilst at Ministry of Food

She worked in the British Government for over 15 years. First in posts within the Dominions Office and the Ministry of Food, and then as Principal Information Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

In 1956 she was appointed Director and Secretary of the Electrical Association for Women, succeeding Dame Caroline Haslett, who died in January 1957. (86-87, vol 8)

1977 elected Chairman of the Caroline Haslett Memorial Trust (vol 12. no 3)

She remained at this post until 1976, when she was succeeded by Ann McMullen (vol 11, no. 19)

By then she had 15 years of experience within the Government, with previous posts within the Dominions Office and the Ministry of Food

civil servant.

Experience from Amalgamated Press Limited?

Made official broadcasts

H. Bussell reported on the discussion held at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, December 16th, 1964. (vol 9 no. 16, "'She was more concerned with the stresses and strains of the user, not the manufacturer, and with function rather than beautiful engineering.'"She was elected a Companion of the Institution of Electrical Engineers in 1966

Died in 1983 vol 13, no 5

In 1984, the Mary George Memorial Award was inaugurated "'[...] awarded to the most promising girl technician engineer who has successfully completed her academic studies but has not yet had a signific ant amount of practical experience, training and responsibility. '"The prize continues to be awarded by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

National Executive of the National Federation of Women's Institutes

Worked with other women's organisations.

Other interests:

She participated in the 9th British Electrical Power Convention, presenting the paper 'The Practical Housewife's Point of View'. The topic of the convention was Electricity in the National Economy

In 1961, she became an honorary member of the Women's Engineering Society (60, vol 9)

Discussion on the Future Design of Household Appliances

She received the C.B.E in the 1974 Birthday Honours.