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'''Irvin Peter Rockman''' [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]] (6 April 1938 – 30 August 2010) was an [[Australian]] [[politician]], businessman, and [[Hotel manager|hotelier]] who served as [[List of mayors and lord mayors of Melbourne|Lord Mayor of Melbourne]] from 1977 to 1979. |
'''Irvin Peter Rockman''' [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]] (6 April 1938 – 30 August 2010) was an [[Australians|Australian]] [[politician]], businessman, and [[Hotel manager|hotelier]] who served as [[List of mayors and lord mayors of Melbourne|Lord Mayor of Melbourne]] from 1977 to 1979. |
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In the early 1960s he established a chain of luxury motels known as the Parkroyal in Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. Designed by Theodore Bertram, they were distinguished by a large parabolic arch at the entrance.<ref>Reeves, Simon, "A Tale of Two City Motels," The Australian Motel Owners' Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 9-11</ref> |
In the early 1960s he established a chain of luxury motels known as the Parkroyal in Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. Designed by Theodore Bertram, they were distinguished by a large parabolic arch at the entrance.<ref>Reeves, Simon, "A Tale of Two City Motels," The Australian Motel Owners' Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 9-11</ref> |
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Irvin Rockman was married three times and had six children. |
Irvin Rockman was married three times and had six children. |
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Ronald Simon Rockman Cousin and Close Friend of Irvin was also an Award Winning Photographer published in Australia, America and Europe |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 01:27, 7 May 2023
Irvin Peter Rockman | |
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| 85th Lord Mayor of Melbourne | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Angelo Bernardi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 April 1938 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 30 August 2010 |
Irvin Peter Rockman CBE (6 April 1938 – 30 August 2010) was an Australian politician, businessman, and hotelier who served as Lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1977 to 1979.
In the early 1960s he established a chain of luxury motels known as the Parkroyal in Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. Designed by Theodore Bertram, they were distinguished by a large parabolic arch at the entrance.[1]
Rockman was alleged to have been involved in a 1988 drug smuggling scandal, but no charges were ever filed and Rockman maintained his innocence.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Rockman was born on 6 April 1938 to Norman and Susie Rockman. His father's family had fled Poland due to anti-Jewish persecution, as had his mother's family, who had fled from Ukraine. They settled in Melbourne, where Norman Rockman established a chain of clothing stores, which operated under the family name. Rockman attended high school at Wesley College. He then attended the University of Melbourne, where he undertook a commerce degree. Rockman was also a well-known underwater diver.[3][4]
Irvin Rockman was married three times and had six children.
References
[edit]- ^ Reeves, Simon, "A Tale of Two City Motels," The Australian Motel Owners' Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 9-11
- ^ Russell, Mark (15 April 2015). "Win for third wife, but Yoda the dog gets $50k in lord mayor's will". The Age.
- ^ CARMAN, GERRY (3 September 2010). "Go-getting civic and business leader". The Age ( Fairfax Media). Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ "Fathom Guest Photographer - Irvin Rockman". Fathom Vol.1 No. 8. John Harding and Roy Bisson. c. 1972. pp. 8–11. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.