George Cameron was born at Parramatta and grew up in the Fairfield district where he learned to play rugby league.
He played his junior football with the Fairfield Rugby League Club which turned out many good players in the 1920’s and 1930’s. George was selected in the Southern Districts President’s Cup team in 1924 and again in 1926. He was graded with Wests in 1926 and played with the Club for three seasons.