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Mick Michael
Lord Mayor of Perth
In office
1982–1988
Preceded byFred Chaney, Sr.
Succeeded byChas Hopkins
Personal details
Born
Michael Agapitos Michael

(1922-09-22) 22 September 1922 (age 102)
CitizenshipAustralian
Military service
Branch/serviceRAAF
Years of service1942-1946
RankCorporal

Michael Agapitos "Mick" Michael (born 22 September 1922) is an Australian former local government politician. He was Lord Mayor of the City of Perth in the 1980s.

Early life

In 1942, Michael enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force, serving until 1946.[1]

Political career

Michael was Lord Mayor of Perth between 1982 and 1988.[2]

Honours

Michael was award the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1982 for services to local government.[3][4]

The Mick Michael Reserve, on the corner of Vincent and Charles Streets in West Perth is named after him.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Michael, Michael". World War Two Nominal Roll. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Sister Cities: Megisti - Greece". City of Perth. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  3. ^ "MICHAEL, Michael Agapitos - OAM". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  4. ^ "MICHAEL, Michael Agapitos - Centenary Medal". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Mick Michael Reserve". City of Vincent. Retrieved 1 March 2014.