George Roberts; Townsville; James Cook University; Lawyers; North Queensland; Philanthropist
Summary
George Vivian Roberts made many contributions to the life of Townsville, among them being the acquisition of land for the Teachers' College, presiding as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University during the early 1970s and serving on many committees and boards including the Good Shepherd Hospice and Townsville Turf Club.
This collection reflects Mr. Roberts work as a senior partner of Roberts, Leu and North Solicitors.
Special Collection items may be used on the Library premises by visiting the appropriate Reading Rooms during opening hours. Digital copies of selected items from this Archive will be made available through the repository as copyright or other restrictions allow.
References
Related publications held in the North Queensland Collection:
Smith, A. (1986). Roberts, Leu and North: A centennial history. Townsville, Australia: History Department, James Cook University.
Newman, J. (2014). George Roberts CBE: A life in Townsville. Townsville, Australia: Judy Newman.