Mick Michael

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]

For the British philatelist, see Mick Michael (philatelist).

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

19 September 1922
Died6 May 2016(2016-05-06) (aged 93)
CitizenshipAustralian
Military service
Branch/serviceRAAF
Years of service1942–1946
RankCorporal

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

He became a councilor in 1967 with the Perth City council.[2] Michael became Lord Mayor of Perth between 1982 and 1988.[6]

Marriage

He was married twice, first to Shirley Smith in 1946 but ended in divorce in 1951 but produced a son.[2] He remarried Adel Wallace in 1958 having a further three sons.[2]

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]

References
  1. https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-west-australian/20160706/281814283185694. Retrieved 23 March 2018 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Cornish, Patrick (6 July 2016). "Batsman for cultures". West Australian. p. 83.
  3. "inHerit - State Heritage Office". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  4. "Michael, Michael". World War Two Nominal Roll. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  5. "MICHAEL Michael Agapitos (Mick) OAM". Highgate RSL. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  6. "Sister Cities: Megisti - Greece". City of Perth. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  7. "MICHAEL, Michael Agapitos - OAM". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  8. "MICHAEL, Michael Agapitos - Centenary Medal". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
  9. "Mick Michael Reserve". City of Vincent. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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