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chairman, the State
Government of Victoria, in April 1949, empowered a committee to start vetting applications for his replacement. Risson was announced as the incoming MMTB chairman in June 1949, assuming the role on 1 October, and becoming the MMTB's third chairman. He was initially paid ÂŁ2,500 per
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Risson saw active service during World War II, but returned to work with the
Brisbane Tramways following the war. He worked within Brisbane City Council's Transport Department and rose to Assistant General Manager. During late 1948, Risson was Acting General Manager. Brisbane's tramways undertook an
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being built instead, the last entering service in 1956. Risson's reopening of Bourke St trams, with the justification of economic advantage, is lauded as his greatest achievement. Risson also made use of migration agreements to bolster low employee numbers, even purchasing dwellings to house new
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Risson's era saw ongoing industrial disputes, regarding pay, bus operation (following one protracted industrial dispute, the
Arbitration Commission ruled that there be two-person operation of 31+ seat buses), and even the implementation of a summer uniform. There were also cuts to all-night and
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While Risson was overseas, Gwen also participated in the war effort, commanding
Brisbane's Women's Air Training Corps in 1940. She stated the goal was for women to do the jobs of men on the ground, "releas them for actual flying." She was sent to Melbourne for administrative training in 1941.
384:, it took Brisbane City Council three years to find a replacement. G.A. Preston, an engineer, was announced as Risson's successor in February 1953, and was subsequently elevated to general manager from 1 January 1954, a position to which "Risson was considered the logical successor".
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where he studied Civil
Engineering. He graduated in 1922/3 and obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (civil). At university Risson studied at King's College and participated in social events, debates, and became involved with the
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Gwendolyn had attended The University of Queensland, where she played hockey representing both the University and Australia. She later coached the University of Queensland Women's Hockey Club.
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Sunday tram services, and the abandonment of the Point Ormond line, and
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After a three-and-a-half-year engagement, Risson married
Gwendolyn Edith Millicent Spurgin on 12 May 1934 at St John’s Church of England Cathedral, Brisbane. The couple honeymooned in
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1872:"Linking a Nation: Australia's Transport and Communications 1788–1970: Chapter 6: Transport and the Making of Cities, 1850–1970: Trams in Australian Cities"
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expansion and modernisation program following World War II, introducing modern vehicles and utilising mass-concrete tram track construction methods.
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Risson continued his military career after the Second World War with the
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backed away from such a contest." Further, Victorian Transport Minister
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of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria between 1974 and 1976. He was a
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Engineers from 29 May 1941 to 23 January 1942, engaging in the 1941
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shakes hands with Lieutenant Colonel Risson, before inspecting the
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1295:. Melbourne: Australian Military Forces: 24. 18 January 1945.
2383:, 1945 video clip featuring Risson, Australian War Memorial.
2377:, 1945 video clip featuring Risson, Australian War Memorial.
2371:, 1944 video clip featuring Risson, Australian War Memorial.
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The Army List of Officers of the Australian Military Forces
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began operation in 1950, but remained a one-off, with more
1970:"Getting Victoria's Public Transport Heritage on the Move"
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in 1930. Risson is in the front row, second from the left.
1395:. No. 20 January 1943. National Library of Australia
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Australian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
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Australian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
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Marcus Fielding, 'Sir Robert Joseph Risson (1901–1992)'
2081:"Large List of Notable and Famous Australian Freemasons"
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Robert Joseph Henry Risson was born on 20 April 1901 in
1764:. No. 28 April 1949. National Library of Australia
1736:. No. 8 March 1949. National Library of Australia
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pinning the OBE ribbon on Lieutenant Colonel Risson,
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in 1961, holding a number of positions including as
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930:. National Library of Australia. 10 September 1942
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1364:. National Library of Australia. 12 November 1942
873:. National Library of Australia. 26 December 1918
2136:"Honours and Awards: Robert Joseph Henry Risson"
1701:"Honours and Awards: Robert Joseph Henry Risson"
1674:"Honours and Awards: Robert Joseph Henry Risson"
1647:"Honours and Awards: Robert Joseph Henry Risson"
1593:"Honours and Awards: Robert Joseph Henry Risson"
1566:"Honours and Awards: Robert Joseph Henry Risson"
1490:. National Library of Australia. 27 January 1940
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1258:"G.A. Preston to act as manager: Run city trams"
716:during the Queen's Birthday ceremonies in 1970.
640:was named after him by Brown in 1994. The first
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1042:. National Library of Australia. 21 August 1925
958:. National Library of Australia. 1 January 1925
840:"The Sir Robert Risson era: an enduring legacy"
636:To honour Risson's legacy the tram terminus in
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450:. On 24 January 1942 he assumed command of the
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1843:"The general's men were really not gentlemen!"
1518:. National Library of Australia. 27 March 1941
1428:. National Library of Australia. 23 March 1948
1014:. National Library of Australia. 19 March 1928
501:. In July 1953 he was promoted to the rank of
415:in the Australian Engineers, which became the
1795:. National Library of Australia. 21 June 1949
1627:. National Library of Australia. 20 July 1945
1546:. National Library of Australia. 12 June 1953
1098:. National Library of Australia. 3 April 1933
769:"Risson, Sir Robert Joseph Henry (1901–1992)"
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2274:University of Queensland Woman's Hockey Club
2219:. National Library of Australia. 17 May 1934
1936:"Our trams are far from the end of the line"
1851:. National Library of Australia. 26 May 1955
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2359:Search of Risson's WW2 Honours and Awards
1977:Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia
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365:In June 1923, Risson was employed by the
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256:Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board
1034:"Inter-university debating championship"
692:in 1963. Risson died on 19 July 1992 in
1728:"Retiring tram chief will not re-apply"
1510:"Two Brisbane Women For Air Force Work"
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684:from 1958 to 1963; President of the
2537:Australian people in rail transport
2482:Royal Australian Engineers officers
355:University of Queensland Rugby Club
330:University of Queensland Rugby Club
2487:Military personnel from Queensland
2327:Turnbull, Graeme (November 2002).
2296:Australian Dictionary of Biography
1997:Guthrie, Bruce (13 October 2013).
1787:"Brisbane engineer new tram chief"
710:Companion of the Order of the Bath
674:Australian Institute of Management
224:Companion of the Order of the Bath
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2512:20th-century Australian engineers
1620:"Grantham Officer Awarded C.B.E."
682:Australian Boy Scouts Association
569:'s decision in 1949 to retire as
1934:Legge, John (26 December 2006).
1450:Turnbull, Graeme (August 2002).
775:. National Centre of Biography,
425:Second Australian Imperial Force
397:Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
2552:University of Queensland alumni
1420:"C.M.F. unit leaders appointed"
1332:Department of Veterans' Affairs
706:Officer of the Order of St John
454:Engineers, which he led in the
236:Officer of the Order of St John
2087:. 5 April 2012. Archived from
1882:Australian Heritage Commission
1387:"Awards to 27 A.I.F. officers"
1356:"High awards for AIF officers"
844:Friends of Hawthorn Tram Depot
777:Australian National University
474:. He became Chief Engineer of
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268:Sir Robert Joseph Henry Risson
25:Sir Robert Joseph Henry Risson
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163:2/3rd Field Company (1940–41)
2244:The University of Queensland
1328:"World War Two Nominal Roll"
1202:"5 women hurt in tram smash"
955:The University of Queensland
901:The University of Queensland
419:in 1936. He was promoted to
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2527:Australian Knights Bachelor
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539:Distinguished Service Order
460:Second Battle of El Alamein
232:Distinguished Service Order
195:Second Battle of El Alamein
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2196:'Engagements', Queensland
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456:First Battle of El Alamein
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190:First Battle of El Alamein
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342:Senior Public Examination
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2313:12 September 1988 p. 23
2141:Australian War Memorial
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1679:Australian War Memorial
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1598:Australian War Memorial
1571:Australian War Memorial
551:Mentioned in Despatches
495:Citizen Military Forces
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361:Brisbane Tramways Trust
338:Ma Ma Creek, Queensland
311:Melbourne's tram system
299:Brisbane Tramways Trust
244:Mentioned in Despatches
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60:Ma Ma Creek, Queensland
2211:"In the social sphere"
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2517:Australian Freemasons
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1903:"Facts & figures"
1230:"At 37, big city job"
1090:"Dance at university"
1039:Sydney Morning Herald
1006:"Athletic club dance"
694:Murrumbeena, Victoria
648:livery in June 2014.
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102:Years of service
76:Murrumbeena, Victoria
2309:'Deaths', Melbourne
2111:"Past Grand Masters"
1870:Lee, Robert (2003).
1624:The Queensland Times
1151:The Brisbane Courier
1123:The Brisbane Courier
1062:"University debates"
870:The Brisbane Courier
567:Hector Hercules Bell
499:4th Infantry Brigade
431:, receiving the AIF
139:4th Infantry Brigade
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2115:Freemasons Victoria
1968:(5 December 1994).
1182:. 11 September 1933
1174:"Through the night"
978:"Motor boat picnic"
527:Sir Leslie Morshead
525:Lieutenant General
472:New Guinea campaign
200:New Guinea campaign
161:Engineers (1941–42)
156:Engineers (1942–43)
151:Engineers (1943–44)
146:Engineers (1944–45)
2547:Trams in Melbourne
2085:Lodge Devotion 723
1482:"Woman also serve"
1274:– via Trove.
1266:. 12 December 1953
1246:– via Trove.
1218:– via Trove.
1210:. 24 November 1948
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