George Sewell (politician)

George Malakoff Sewell (6 September 1855 – 8 March 1916) was an Australian farmer and politician who served as a Country Party member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia from 1914 until his death, representing South-East Province.

After leaving school, Sewell farmed at Pingelly, where he had inherited the property Maplestead from his father.

Becoming prominent in agricultural circles, he was elected to the Pingelly Road Board in 1904, and later served as chairman for a period.

[1] Sewell entered the Legislative Council in August 1914, at a by-election occasioned by the death of Charles Piesse.

Sewell served in parliament until he died of cancer in March 1916, aged 60.