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SHAW, Edward Seymour (1895-1968)

Edward Seymour Shaw, MBE, (9 August 1895-15 April 1968) was born in Marulan, NSW, the fourth child and third son of Rev Augustus Rutherford Shaw and his wife, Mary Emilia, nee Druitt. He was educated at the local State schools where his father was appointed and later as a boarder at SCEGS (Shore), North Sydney.

In 1921, Seymour Shaw married Gladys ‘Effie’ Piper of Cronulla. They had two children – Joan (1922-1922) and Jack Seymour (1923-2002). Sadly, Gladys died in July, 1923, aged 31. She was buried in the Methodist Section of Woronora Cemetery. On 5 September, 1928, Seymour married Marcella Devereoux Palmes at the Anglican Church of St. Simon and St. Jude at Bowral, NSW. His father, Rev. Augustus Rutherford Shaw officiated at the wedding. They lived at ‘Naburn” Attunga Road, Yowie Bay. There were no childen of the marriage

In 1911, Seymour Shaw was working in insurance but by 1919 was set up as a real estate agent and auctioneer in business with his brother F R H Shaw with offices at Cronulla and Miranda. He had the business at Cronulla from 1919 to 1936. Although Fred continued the Miranda business until his retirement, Seymour became involved in other areas of business and, in particular, local government.

His appointments included among others: District Governor of Rotary International, President of the Local Government Association, Managing Director of Hunt Bros.(Sydney) Motors and Associatted Companies, Chairman of Hunt Bros.(Properties), Member of the Library Board of NSW.

His most outstanding contribution was as an elected Sutherland Shire Councillor for 26 years, second only to Joe Monro’s 32 years. He was also Shire President for 9 terms. In the 1953 New Years Honours List, he was awarded an MBE for his outstanding contribution to Local Government.

The Seymour Shaw Park football (soccer) Stadium at Miranda, home of the Sutherland Sharks Football Club, was named in his honour.

Edward Seymour Shaw died on 15 April, 1968. His ashes were interred at Woronora Cemetery. His wife, Marcella died on 10 February, 1978 and her ashes were interred nearby. Jack Seymour Shaw died in 2002.

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