Mick Michael
Australian politician (1922–2016)
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Michael Agapitos Michael (22 September 1922 – 6 May 2016) was an Australian local government politician. He was Lord Mayor of the City of Perth in the 1980s. He died aged 93 on 6 May 2016.[1]
19 September 1922
Mick Michael | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Perth | |
| In office 1982–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Chaney, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Chas Hopkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Agapitos Michael 19 September 1922 |
| Died | 6 May 2016 (aged 93) |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | RAAF |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Corporal |
Early life
He was born in Perth, Western Australia to Jack Michael and Ourania Zempilas, Greek immigrants.[2] His father was a World War I veteran, having served in the Australian Army before becoming a fruit barrow owner and later a grocery shop.[2] He attended Highgate Primary School and later Perth Boys' but left to work in the family business when he was fourteen.[2] One of his brothers is Ken Michael, ex-Governor of Western Australia.[3]
In 1940, Michael enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force, serving until 1946.[4][5] He was a member of 77 Squadron, and was posted to Darwin and saw the Japanese air-raids.[2] He was trained in the RAAF as an electrical fitter.[2]
Business career
He owned M.A. Michael Pty Ltd, supplying electrical equipment to businesses in Western Australia and Victoria.[2]
Political career
Marriage
Honours
Michael was award the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1982 for services to local government.[7][8] Other honours included being made a Freeman of the City of London and the City of Perth.[2]
The Mick Michael Reserve, on the corner of Vincent and Charles Streets in West Perth is named after him.[9]
