Lahey, Romeo Watkins
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World War I
Family name
Lahey
Given name(s)
Romeo Watkins
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R.W.
Gender
Male
Early education
Tertiary education
Combined start dates
1920
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Survived WWI
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M.E., B.E. (Qld.), A.M.I.E.Aust. : Lieutenant, 11th Field Coy., Engineers, A.I.F., France. Enlisting in 1915 and sailing 31st May, 1916, was wounded at Houplines in December but served with coy. continuously till demobilisation, except for a short period in 1918 when attached to 11th Infantry Brigade H.Q. as assistant staff captain. Early education at Normal, Junction Park, Pimpama State and Brisbane Grammar Schools. Later one year in Arts.
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Four years dedicated work by Lahey as a young man had culminated in the proclamation in July 1915 of Lamington National Park. In 1932 he took an option on adjoining Mount Roberts, and with Arthur Groom and others established Queensland Holiday Resorts Ltd which built Binna Burra Lodge. Resigning as director in 1946 in protest at tree-felling on the property, he rejoined the board in 1954. He was a founder of the 'Save the Trees' campaign in 1946 and chairman until 1949. ADB entry
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