Essington Lewis
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Essington Lewis, CH (13 January 1881 – 2 October 1961) was a well-known Australian industrialist.
During World War II, he was the Director-General of the Department of Munitions.
Early life
Essington Lewis was born in Burra, South Australia, on January 13th, 1881. John Lewis, a pastoralist and politician who lived in Bagot, Shakes & Lewis, died on July 1844-1933. He was named after a cattle ranch in Port Essington, where his father owned one. He was educated at St Peter's College, Adelaide, and the South Australian School of Mines.
He rose through the ranks to become the company's chief director and chairman in 1950, a post he held until his retirement in 1961. He had a close working relationship and personal acquaintance with Chairman Harold Gordon Darling (1885–1950).
During his travels to Germany and Japan in the 1930s, he realized the threat of these countries to Australia. He also established the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation and several munitions facilities, indicating that Australia was better prepared for industrialization when the war began in 1939. He served as Director General of the Department of Munitions during WWII. He advocated for the establishment of the motor industry in Australia in 1948, and was rewarded by the ability to buy Holden 48-215.
On September 24, 1943, he was named a Member of the Order of Honour for his service as Director of Munitions & Aircraft Production in WW2.
Gladys Rosalind Cowan, OBE, was the only daughter of James Cowan in 1910. Their family was made up of five children, including James Essington Lewis and Robert Brook Lewis OAM, and Helen Clarke, Mary Munckton OAM, and Jane Nevile. His sons and daughters were educated at Geelong Grammar School and the Clyde School. David and Janet were the two children who died in infancy. The family lived in Malvern, Victoria, and owned a country property named "Landscape" near Tallarook in central Victoria. Robert Brook (1918–2009) is remembered for his work as the Master of St Mark's College, University of Adelaide, from 1957 to 1968, as well as the master of Menzies College, La Trobe University from 1968 to 1970.
On October 2, 1961, aged 80, he died riding his horse on his farm "Landscape" near Tallarook. He had a heart attack, according to day's newspapers. Toorak, St John's Anglican Church, was overflowing for his funeral; he was cremated.
Several books, including The Steel-Master: a biography of Essington Lewis by historian Geoffrey Blainey, another by Clive Turnbull, and John O'Donoghue's musical performance I am Work, are among Essington Lewis' life. Since its inception in 1975, the Essington Lewis Memorial Lecture has been held every year in South Australia. It is funded by BHP and was initiated by the Adelaide Branch of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Essington Lewis Avenue, one of Whyalla's main streets, was named in honor.
Personal life
Gladys Rosalind Cowan, OBE, James Cowan's only daughter, married him in 1910. They had five children: James Essington Lewis and Robert Brook Lewis OAM, as well as daughter Helen Clarke, Mary Munckton OAM and Jane Nevile. His sons and daughters attended Geelong Grammar School and the Clyde School. David and Janet were two children who died in infancy. The family lived in Malvern, Victoria, and owned "Landscape" near Tallarook in central Victoria. Robert Brook (1918–2009) is best known for his work as the Master of St Mark's College, University of Adelaide, from 1957 to 1968, as well as the Master of Menzies College, La Trobe University, 1969-1970.
He died while riding his horse on his farm "Landscape" near Tallarook on October 2, 1961, when he was 80 years old. He had a heart attack, according to newspaper of the day. The Anglican Church of St John, Toorak, was overflowing for his funeral; he had been cremated.
Several books, including The Steel-Master: a life of Essington Lewis by historian Geoffrey Blainey, another by Clive Turnbull, and John O'Donoghue's musical play I am Work. Since its inception in 1975, the Essington Lewis Memorial Lecture has been held every year in South Australia. It is funded by BHP and was established by the Adelaide Branch of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Essington Lewis Avenue, one of Whyalla's main streets, was named in honor.
Career
He rose through the ranks to become the company's chairman in 1926 and chairman in 1950, a post he held until his retirement in 1961. He had a close working relationship and personal acquaintance with Chairman Harold Gordon Darling (1885–1950) throughout his time as M.D.
He realized the dangers of these countries to Australia during his travels to Germany and Japan in the 1930s. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation and several munitions plants, ensuring that Australia was better prepared for industrialisation as the war began in 1939. He served as Director-General of the Department of Munitions during World War II. He favored the establishment of the auto industry in Australia in 1948, being rewarded by the first commercially produced Holden 48-215.
On September 24, 1943, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Honour for his service as Director of Munitions & Aircraft Production in WW2.
Gladys Rosalind Cowan, OBE, the only daughter of James Cowan, married him in 1910. The family was made up of five children – sons James Essington Lewis and Robert Brook Lewis OAM, and daughter Helen Clarke, Mary Munckton OAM, and Jane Nevile. His sons were educated at Geelong Grammar School and the Clyde School's daughters. Infancy, two children died, David and Janet. The family lived in Malvern, Victoria, and owned a country house named "Landscape" near Tallarook in central Victoria. Robert Brook (1918–2009) was renowned for his services as the Master of St Mark's College, University of Adelaide, from 1957 to 1968, as well as the Master of Menzies College, La Trobe University from 1968 to 1970.
He died on his horse "Landscape" near Tallarook on October 2, 1961, aged 80. He had a heart attack, according to day's newspapers. Toorak, a St. John's Anglican Church, was overflowing for his funeral; he was cremated.
Several books, including The Steel-Master: a life of Essington Lewis by historian Geoffrey Blainey, Clive Turnbull's Another book about him, and John O'Donoghue's musical production I am Work are among his works. Since its inception in 1975, the Essington Lewis Memorial Lecture has been held in South Australia. It is funded by BHP and was initiated by the Adelaide Branch of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Essington Lewis Avenue, one of Whyalla's main streets, was named in honor.