Hippisley, Ray

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NameHippisley, RayOccupationBuilder, Mayor.BiographyRay Hippisley was born at Bondi in 1925 to Charles and Bessie Hippisley and spent his early years living at Rose Bay. In 1943, when he was 17 years old, he postponed his building studies to join the naval service on the HMAS Gascoyne on which he served until 1945. HMAS Gascoyne’s company was awarded the Philippine Star for its service. Ray’s older brother David was lost in action during service on the HMAS Armidale in 1942.

Following the war, Ray resumed his studies and joined his father’s construction business. In 1953, the family moved to Oak Flats where they continued the business. Ray built many homes in the Shellharbour area, particularly at Albion Park and Oak Flats.

During his time with local government, Ray saw the construction of Shellharbour Hall, Shellharbour Library and the Albion Park Baby Health Centre. During his time as mayor, the Mount Warrigal subdivision commenced, and he was heavily involved with Council’s Home Nursing Service which started in 1960.

Ray Hippisley served as alderman for Shellharbour Municipal Council for 18 years and as mayor for seven years.

Photograph

Shellharbour Municipal Mayor Ray Hippisley 1960-1967

Aldermen Ray Hippisley and John Tease at Warilla Library

Harry Spicer, Allan Beaton, Mayor Bob Harrison, Ray Hippisley & Keith Grey

Object

Rural Youth 11th Annual Conference

Ray Hippisley

Organisation

Rotary Club Shellharbour

Former Mayors and Town Clerks of Shellharbour Municipal Council 1971.

L-r: Alan J Beaton (Mayor), Des King (Town clerk), Ray Hippisley (Mayor), E Stan Teggins (Town clerk), Keith G Grey (Mayor), D S Bolin (Town clerk)

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CollectionPeopleShellharbour City Council CollectionLocalityOak FlatsOrganisationShellharbour City CouncilRotary Club Shellharbour

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