In 1832 had land at Perth Lot L33 and Perth Lot L7. Mary had Lot L3 in 1832. Had a hotel called 'Hodges Hotel' at Perth in 1833. Discharged from the Army in 1834 when the Regiment was transferred to India. George and his brother-in-law James Dobbins ran the ' United Services Inn'. Mary ran a bakery in Perth. Had the original land grants around Lake Joondalup. Departed the Colony on the 'Emma Sherratt' in 1845 for Mauritius.George Bell junior returned to the Colony in 1846 and married Mary Withnell in May 1846. Hodges Drive which extends to Joondalup to Ocean Reef is named after George Hodges.