Kevin Ellis (politician)

The Honourable Sir Kevin Ellis KBE
23rd Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
In office 26 May 1965 – 3 December 1973
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Preceded by	Ray Maher
Succeeded by	Jim Cameron
Personal details
Born	(1908-05-15)15 May 1908 Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia
Died	22 November 1975(1975-11-22) (aged 67) Point Piper, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse	Bettie Maunsell
Awards	KBE
Military service
Allegiance	Australia
Branch/service	Royal Australian Air Force
Rank	Flight lieutenant
Battles/wars	World War II

Sir Kevin William Collin Ellis KBE (15 May 1908 – 22 November 1975) was an Australian politician, elected as a Liberal member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

Early life and education

Ellis was born in Grenfell, New South Wales to James Ellis, a farmer and migrant from England, and Florence Wyse. He was educated at Fort Street High School, graduated in law at the University of Sydney in 1931, and economics in 1939. He served as president of the University of Sydney Students' Representative Council in 1937 and 1938.

Career

Ellis was elected the member for Coogee in 1948. He lost the seat at the 1953 election, regaining it in 1956. He lost it again in 1962, before becoming re-elected in 1965, and serving until his retirement in 1973. During his final term served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Personal life

Ellis married Bettie Maunsell in July 1941 and they had one daughter and one son. He died in the Sydney suburb of Point Piper, New South Wales.

Honours

Ellis was awarded a KBE in 1969.

Sir Kevin Ellis Prize (for the best performance in the combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degree program) Faculty of Law/Faculty of Commerce, UNSW.