Bob Jervis
Robert (Bob) Vincent Jervis
Biography
Born in Adelaide, educated at St. Peters College and coming from a well known South Australian journalistic family, Jervis began work at The Advertiser as a copy boy in 1941. After war service in the Royal Australian Navy from 1942 until 1944, he became a cadet journalist in the old "sink-or-swim" tradition. He developed into an uncommonly versatile newspaperman, having extensive experience as a reporter, feature writer, sports writer, columnist, chief State parliamentary gallery reporter and leader writer, and as a general and sporting sub-editor.
In 1949 he represented
Between 1960 and 1966, he was part of Channel 7's commentary panel for Australian Rules Football television coverage [2] and from 1966 to 1974, he was State press relations officer for five Royal visits to South Australia.[3]
In 1969 he established The Advertiser's cadet counselling school, which he ran for 16 years. Under his guidance, the school gained a national reputation.[4][5]
In 1982 he was awarded a gold honor badge of the Australian Journalists Association for "meritorious service" and in the 1985 Queen's Birthday honours list was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to journalism.[6]
He authored two books on the subject of journalism (News Sense and More News Sense), both published by Advertiser Newspapers Limited.
Work
From 1969, Jervis worked as cadet counsellor of
He left a great legacy in the form of his cadets; Many of whom went on to reach the highest ranks of the Australian media.
On the day of his retirement, then-Prime Minister Bob Hawke congratulated him on his career and the impact he had on journalism in Australia.[10]
Publications
- News Sense (Advertiser Newspapers Limited, 1985) ISBN 0-9592572-9-2
- More News Sense (Advertiser Newspapers Limited, 1988) ISBN 0-947148-02-7
References
- ^ "Members [J]".
- ^ http://www.sanfl.com.au/hall_of_fame/ian_day/.
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(help) - ^ "Journalist, counsellor, author, dies, 63", The Advertiser, 5 January 1988
- ^ Members [J].
- ^ "Journalist, counsellor, author, dies, 63", The Advertiser, 5 January 1988
- ^ It's an Honour - Robert Vincent Jervis.
- ^ http://eastern-courier-messenger.whereilive.com.au/blogs/story/power-in-a-re-union/.
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(help) - ^ "Barry Moyse left my world a better place - ABC South Australia - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)". Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "Australian journalist Bob Jervis retires (from State Affair - Seven Network, 1987)". YouTube. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ "Australian journalist Bob Jervis retires (from State Affair - Seven Network, 1987)". YouTube. Retrieved 3 February 2013.