George Harvard Cranswick (1882–1954) was the 2nd bishop of Gippsland from 1917 until 1942.Australian Newspapers Archive- ADB on line- Ranked Australian Electoral Rolls, 1901-1936- Diocesan history
Educated at The King's School, Parramatta, and Sydney University,“Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 - Matriculation details he was ordained in 1908."The Clergy List" London, Kelly’s, 1913 In a varied career he was acting vice-principal of Noble College, Masulipatam, headmaster of the CMS Bezwada, chairman of the Deccan District Church Council and rector of St Paul's, ChatswoodChurch web site before his elevation to the episcopate. After retiring from his diocese, he was chairman of the Australian Board of Missions from 1942 to 1949. He was an eminent author,Among others he wrote The Call of India (1908), Roman Catholic Evasions (1919), The Australian Church (1923) and A New Deal for Papua (1949). See G H Cranswick at National Library of Australia. and a strong advocate of racial equality.
He was married and had four children. His younger brother, Geoffrey, was the 8th bishop of Tasmania.National Church Institutions Database of Manuscripts and Archives
He died on 25 October 1954 at Stratford near Sale in Victoria."Obituary Bishop Cranswick", The Times, 26 October 1954, pg. 10, issue 53072; col D
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