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Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia > Records

GAYFOR AM Hon Harry Walter (Mick)

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Artist: Derrick Carroll

2001

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Agricultural Hall of Fame

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Harry Gayfer (1925-2021) has contributed to many aspects of public life, most notably to the advancement and improvement of techniques for transporting, storing and marketing of grain.
He was a Director and Chairman of Co-operative Bulk Handling , and Chairman of the Federal Body . Gayfer negotiated the construction of the Kwinana Grain Export Terminal, and was a keen promoter of research and development, stimulating the adoption of many important technological advances.
A Member of State Parliament (1962–1989) he was a highly effective spokesman for the grain industry combining practical experience and breadth of vision.

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