John Percival Webb

John Percival Webb
Nationality Australian

John Percival Webb OBE was the longest serving commissioner on the Melbourne Harbour Trust in Melbourne, Australia .

Webb was first appointed to the Harbour Trust Board in 1941 and was chairman from 27 May 1941 to 31 August 1971.[1] Webb Dock was named in honour of him in 1968.[2]

He had also been Chairman and Managing Director of the Victorian Producers’ Co‐operative Company Limited.

Her was awarded the Order of the British Empire 'for public services in the State of Victoria' in 1962.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Public Records Office Victoria, VPRS 8356 Consignment number: P0002
  2. ↑ Webb Dock history fact sheet, Port of Melbourne Corporation
  3. ↑ Supplement to the London Gazette, 2 Jume 1962, p.4328
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