George Le Couteur
| George Le Couteur OBE | |
|---|---|
| Born |
14 September 1915 Perth, Western Australia |
| Died | 31 August 1978 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education |
Newington College University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Company director |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy, née Oates (1939) |
| Children | One daughter, two sons |
| Parent(s) | Emma and Philip Le Couteur |
George Sugden Le Couteur (14 September 1915 – 31 August 1978) was an Australian wool broker, economist and company director. He was President of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia from 1968 until 1974.
Le Couteur was born in Perth. He was the son of Philip Le Couteur, an academic, philosopher and headmaster, and Emma, the musically gifted daughter of the Rev Edward Sugden. Both his parents were Methodist and Australian born. He had two sisters and two brothers.
Le Couteur's father was appointed headmaster of Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne, and he commenced his education at the neighbouring Trinity Grammar School. Philip Le Couteur became headmaster of Hale School and in 1929 George returned to the city of his birth and was a student in his father's school until 1930. In 1931 his father succeeded the Rev Dr Charles Prescott as headmaster of Newington College. Whilst at Newington (1931–1934) Le Couteur excelled in athletics and was captain of the team in 1932, 1933 and 1934 and was captain of the 1st XI cricket in 1934. In his last year of school he won a Wigram Allen Scholarship, from the bequest of Sir George Wigram Allen, and was Senior Prefect. After completing the Leaving Certificate, Le Couteur went up to the University of Sydney in 1935 and he graduated as a Bachelor of Arts in 1938. Whilst at university he received a Blue for cricket.
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