Roy Harvey Explained

Roy Harvey
Honorific-Suffix:
Order:11th
Office:Lord Mayor of Brisbane
Term Start:1982
Term End:1985
Predecessor:Frank Sleeman
Successor:Sallyanne Atkinson
Constituency Am1:Stafford
Assembly1:Queensland Legislative
Term Start1:27 May 1972
Term End1:7 December 1974
Predecessor1:New seat
Successor1:Terry Gygar
Birth Date:6 January 1921
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Death Place:Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Restingplace:Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery
Birthname:William Charles Roy Harvey
Nationality:Australian
Party:Labor
Spouse:Pearl Ruby Jess (m.1949)
Occupation:Politician

William Charles Roy Harvey (6 January 1921 – 23 April 2006),[1] was Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 1982 until 1985. A member of the Labor Party, he spent a total of 27 years on the Council.

History

Harvey was elected for seven three year terms as an Alderman of the Brisbane City Council representing the Council Ward of Kedron 1952–1973. He was the Labor member for Stafford in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1972–1974. He represented the Mitchelton Ward from 1979-1982 and held the office of 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 15 February 2015.
  2. https://online.brisbane.qld.gov.au/cemeteries/cemeteries_step3.jsp?mapdisplay=196516 Harvey William Charles Roy