Michaelis, Alan Moritz (1899–1953)
Mr. Alan Michaelis, Melbourne business man and committee member of the Melbourne Racing Club, collapsed in the Victorian Club yesterday and died soon afterwards.
Mr. Michaelis, who was 54, was a cousin of Sir Archie Michaelis, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
He was a board member of Associated Leathers Ltd.; Michaelis, Hallenstein, and Co. Pty. Ltd.; and Geo. Kinnear and Sons Pty. Ltd.
Mr. Michaelis was elected to the committee of the M.R.C. last year. He was a member of the three other Melbourne racing clubs.
He leaves a widow and two daughters.
Original publication
- Argus (Melbourne), 14 August 1953, p 5 (view original)
Additional Resources
- letter from Michaelis urging people to buy goods made in the Britsh Empire, rather than those made by 'foreigners', Portland Guardian (Vic), 16 December 1929, p 3
- wedding, Argus (Melbourne), 17 September 1935, p 10
- is engaged to actor, Jean Duncan, Mail (Adelaide), 20 April 1935, p 1
- is appointed chairman of the committee organising decorations in Lonsdale St, Melbourne, for the Royal Tour, Argus (Melbourne), 21 October 1948, p 6
- is appointed chairman of directors of Associated Leathers Ltd, Argus (Melbourne), 21 December 1948, p 10
- probate, Argus (Melbourne), 28 May 1954, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Michaelis, Frederick David (uncle)
- Michaelis, Esther Zillah (aunt by marriage)
- Michaelis, Rahel (grandmother)
- Michaelis, Moritz (grandfather)
- Michaelis, Archie Reuben Louis (cousin)
- Michaelis, Frank Moritz (cousin)
Citation details
'Michaelis, Alan Moritz (1899–1953)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/michaelis-alan-moritz-14072/text25050, accessed 23 May 2012.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1899
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death
13 August 1953
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Religious Influence
Occupation
Key Organisations
- Empire Reciprocity League (Vic)
- George Kinnear and Sons Pty Ltd
- Melbourne Racing Club
- Victoria Racing Club
- Associated Leathers Ltd