Roy Harvey
Roy Harvey Queensland Legislative Assembly for Stafford | |
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| In office 27 May 1972 – 7 December 1974 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Terry Gygar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Charles Roy Harvey 6 January 1921 Labor |
| Spouse | Pearl Ruby Jess (m.1949) |
| Occupation | Politician |
William Charles Roy Harvey (6 January 1921 – 23 April 2006),Labor Party, he spent a total of 27 years on the Council.
History
Harvey was elected for seven three year terms as an
Vice-Mayor
of the City of Brisbane 1979–1982. Harvey also served on Finance Committee 1953-1955 and as Chairman 1979–1982. He was a member of the Health Committee 1955-1957 and the Works Committee 1957–1961. He was also served on the Establishment and Co-Ordination Committee 1961–1973,1979–1982 and as Chairman 1982-1985 and in addition as Chairman of the Council Transit and Electricity Committee 1961–1973.
Lord Mayor
Harvey was elected the position of Lord Mayor of Brisbane in 1982 and served until 1985. His wife, Pearl, acted as Lady Mayoress. His term included Brisbane's hosting of the 1982 Commonwealth Games. His predecessor in office, Frank Sleeman had secured the games for Brisbane. Harvey was defeated when he stood for re-election in 1985 against Liberal candidate, Sallyanne Atkinson. Dying in 2006, Harvey was accorded a state funeral[1] and buried in Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ Harvey William Charles Roy — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD:1921318863:pc=PC_1889#harvey - Brisbane City Council site on Lord Mayor Harvey
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