AAP General News (Australia)
12-15-2007
Qld: 'Jones was father of modern Brisbane'; says Bligh
Queensland Premier ANNA BLIGH has described former Lord Mayor CLEM JONES as the father
of modern Brisbane.
Ms BLIGH says Dr JONES'S life-long civic contribution and love of the city of Brisbane
was unsurpassed.
She says he'll long be remembered for his vision and commitment to transforming Brisbane
from a conservative country town to a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
Dr JONES died of pneumonia today at the age of 89.
He was Brisbane's longest serving lord mayor .. serving from 1961 to 1975.
A state funeral will be held on Friday at city hall.
Ms BLIGH says her thoughts and prayers go out to CLEM'S friends and family.
AAP RTV nm/jec/
KEYWORD: JONES BLIGH (BRISBANE)
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