Clem Jones
Clem Jones AO (16 January 1918 – 15 December 2007), 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. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist.
Dr Clem Jones AO | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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