John Sanders Bray (1903-1974)

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TitleJohn Sanders Bray (1903-1974)DescriptionJohn Bray (a descendant of a pioneering family in the Pine Rivers area) was a Pine Rivers Shire Councillor for 27 years and Chairman for 23 years. At the time of his retirement in March 1973, he was the longest serving local government Chairman in Queensland. During his eight terms of office, the population of the Shire increased from 5,500 to 37,000, vast improvements were made to roads and a large water supply scheme came into operation. In 1959, he was instrumental in altering the Shire's name from the Pine Shire Council to the Pine Rivers Shire Council. The Council commemorated John Bray's devotion to community service by naming the locality of Bray Park in 1970 and the John Bray Park in 1974.PhotographerPine Rivers Shire CouncilCollectorPine Rivers Shire CouncilRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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CollectionPine Rivers Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceLawnton (Qld.)Bray Park (Qld.)Strathpine (Qld.)OrganisationPine Rivers Shire CouncilSubject (keywords)portraitscouncillorspioneerslocal governmentmen

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Access restrictionsPhysical copy restrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyCopyright appliesConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number PRLPC-P0001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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John Sanders Bray (1903-1974)