Maxwell John (Max) Pawsey was born in Coburg in 1930 and died in Cobram in 2011.
During his working career he worked for the City of Moorabin, City of Preston, City of Coburg and the Shire of Doncaster and Templestowe before his appointment as City Engineer for the City of Berwick in 1973, until his retirement in 1988. In 1986 he was awarded the Cedric Tuxen Medal for Municipal Engineering Excellence.
In addition to being involved with many professional bodies during his career, Max Pawsey was also very involved in many community organisations and activities. In 1994 he was given the key to the City of Berwick for services to the city and its community. Max Pawsey served on the Hallam High School Council and the committee for the establishment of Berwick High School. He was a Past President of the Rotary Club of Berwick and a member of the Rotary Club of Cobram. The Max Pawsey Reserve and the Max Pawsey Pavillion are named in his honour.
Reference: Marquis Who’s Who On Demand (Online Biographical database).
Home of:
- Fountain Gate Cricket Club
- Fountain Gate Junior Football Club
- Narre Warren Little Athletics Club
- Fountain Gate Auskick
- Fountain Gate Netball Club
- Narre Warren Scout Group
- Narre Warren Bowling Club
- Fountain Gate Tennis Club
Address: Fountain Drive, Narre Warren
Surveyed on: 2 July 2011
Surveyed by: Steven
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