George Gordon McCrae (29 May 1833 – 15 August 1927) was an Australian poet.
Early life
George Gordon McCrae was born in Leith, Scotland on 29 May 1833. His father was Andrew Murison McCrae, a writer and his mother was Georgiana McCrae, a painter. McCrae attended a preparatory school in London, and later received lessons from his mother. Georgiana and her four sons emigrated to Melbourne in 1841, following her husband who had emigrated in 1839.
Career
After a few years as a surveyor, McCrae joined the Victorian Government service, eventually becoming Deputy Registrar-General, and also a prominent figure in literary circles.