William Charles Roy Harvey (6 January 1921 – 23 April 2006), was

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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

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of the Brisbane City Council representing the Council Ward of Kedron 1952–1973. He was the Labor member for

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in the

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from 1972–1974. He represented the Mitchelton Ward from 1979-1982 and held the office of

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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

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. His term included Brisbane's hosting of the

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. His predecessor in office,

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had secured the games for Brisbane. Harvey was defeated when he stood for re-election in 1985 against Liberal candidate,

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. Dying in 2006, Harvey was accorded a

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and buried in Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery.Harvey William Charles Roy
— Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 22 June 2014.

References

* http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:STANDARD:1921318863:pc=PC_1889#harvey - Brisbane City Council site on Lord Mayor Harvey 2006 deaths Mayors and lord mayors of Brisbane 1921 births Burials at Pinnaroo Cemetery, Brisbane 20th-century Australian politicians {{DEFAULTSORT:Harvey, William Charles Roy