Romeo Lahey
Romeo Lahey M.B.E | |
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Born | Romeo Watkins Lahey 2 June 1887 Pimpama, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 26 October 1968 (aged 81) |
Nationality | Australian |
Citizenship | Australian |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Occupation(s) | Army officer engineer Timber merchant National parks advocate |
Parent(s) | David Lahey (father) Jane Jemima (mother) |
Romeo Watkins Lahey,
Early life
Romeo Watkins Lahey
Education
Lahey received his education at Pimpama State school,
Career
A keen explorer, Lahey enjoyed roaming the forests with his spare time. His father, David Lahey, also one of
In April 1930, Lahey founded the National Parks Association of Queensland (NPAQ), where he served as president till his death in 1968.[6] Lahey, NPAQ secretary[13] Arthur Groom and a few supporters of theirs are credited for founding Queensland Holiday Resorts Limited and establishing Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, located next to Lamington National Park.[8]
Lahey was appointed
Military service
In World War I, he enlisted in the army, serving with the 3rd Divisional Engineers, initially attaining the rank of second lieutenant. He was promoted to lieutenant in January 1917.[7] Lahey served on ship A29 HMAT Suevic.[14] During World War II, Lahey served again in the army, ranking as a major.[6]
Personal life
In 1919, after returning to Australia, Romeo Watkins Lahey married Sybil Delpratt, the youngest daughter of JH Delpratt, in St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. They had three children: David, Alison and Ann.[8]
Death
On 26 October 1968,[15][16] Lahey died at his home in Yeronga, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was cremated with Anglican rites.[6]
Legacy
In 1970, the Queensland Government opened a lookout named Kamurun in his memory at Lamington National Park.[8]
References
- ^ Shirley Lahey (1999). A Pioneer Conservationist Romeo Watkins Lahey MBE, ME (1887–1968): Talk Given to the Lamington Natural History Association Incorporated at the Environmental Study Centre, Binna Burra, on 13th March 1999.
- ^ Arthur Groom (1951). One Mountain After Another. Sydney: Angus and Robertson. p. 73.
- ISBN 9780642276254.
- ^ a b c "Number 122 – Lecture slides of Romeo Watkins Lahey MBE". Queensland Government – Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ISBN 9780702217340.
- ^ a b c d Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 9. Melbourne University Press. 1983.
- ^ a b "P04598.001". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "Romeo Watkins Lahey – A Man of Vision". Scenic Rim. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ "Bold But Faithful" (PDF). Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Declaration of the National Park". Lamington National Park. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- The Brisbane Courier. 31 March 1930. p. 23.
- ISBN 0-7345-1008-X.
- ^ Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Australia. Parliament. Senate. 1975. p. 2662.
- ^ "First World War Embarkation Roll – Romeo Watkins Lahey". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ Ann Neale (1996). Romeo Watkins Lahey, 2 June 1887 – 26 October 1968.
- ^ Dorothy Jones (1961). Cardwell Shire Story. Brisbane.
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External links
- Crouchley, Betty. "Lahey, Romeo Watkins". ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 31 December 2012.