Covacevich, Anthony Thomas Sir, 1915-1999.
Biographical notes:
Anthony Thomas Covacevich was born in Innisfail and became a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1938. He was a Senior Partner in the firm of MacDonnells, Solicitors in Cairns; and in the course of his career had an interest in numerous companies including hire cars, pearl and trochus button manufacture, sugar farming, cattle grazing, picture-theatres, concrete masonry and radio and television broadcasting. As a member of the RAAF during the second World War he had distinguished record. He went on 26 official bombing raids and 3 unofficial flights over enemy territory and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was knighted in 1978 for his community service and philanthropy.
From the description of Anthony Thomas Covacevich Papers and Realia, 1941-1978. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755779962
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