Dr Clem Jones | |
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| 8th Lord Mayor of Brisbane | |
| In office 1961–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Reg Groom |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 January 1918 Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 15 December 2007 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Sylvia nee Murphy (d.1999) |
| Children | none |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Businessman, Philanthropist |
| Profession | Surveyor |
Clem Jones[1] AO (16 January 1918 – 15 December 2007),[2] a surveyor by profession, was the longest serving Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Queensland, representing the Labor Party from 1961 to 1975. He was chair of the Darwin Reconstruction Commission from 1975 to 1978.[3] He was a successful businessman and philanthropist.[citation needed]
- ^ "Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame | Dr Clem Jones AO(1918-2007)". leaders.slq.qld.gov.au. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Former Brisbane mayor Clem Jones dies". ABC. 15 December 2007. Archived from the original on 15 December 2007. Retrieved 15 December 2007.
- ^ "Transcript 3959 | PM Transcripts". pmtranscripts.dpmc.gov.au. Archived from the original on 5 May 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.