I note the sad news of the passing of George Hallworth at age 98 years.

George Thomas Hallworth (1925-2023) was elected as an Alderman on Strathfield Council in 1980.  He served from 20 September 1980 to 23 September 1983.  He successfully contested the 1987 Council election and served a second term from 26 September 1987 to 13 September 1991.  

He served as Vice-Chairman of the Parks Committee in 1982-1983, Deputy Chairman of Community Services Committee in 1988 and Chairman in 1989-1990 and Chairman of the Library Committee in 1989, 1990 and 1991.

For many years, George operated a general store at Cave Road Strathfield.  He was very involved with the community life of the Strathfield area with his work for many organisations including Rotary, Meals on Wheels, Red Cross and Probus.  

He was married to Catherine Hallworth and had four children Vivien (dec), Lesley, Susan and Peter and had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His funeral service to be held at St Anne’s Anglican Church, cnr Homebush and Beresford Rds Strathfield on Friday 3rd November 2023, appointed to commence at 11am.

The family had requested that In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Cancer Council.