14 Facts About Norman Mighell

Sir Norman Rupert Mighell was an Australian ANZAC Officer, Gallipoli survivor, company director, public servant, and diplomat.

Norman Mighell was considered a well-known public figure after his return from service in the Australian Infantry Force in Gallipoli and was a leader in the founding of the Queensland RSL movement, later becoming its president.

Sir Norman Rupert Mighell was born on 12 June 1894 at Mackay, Queensland, second son of Alfred William Mighell, an accountant from England, and his Queensland-born wife Mary Anne, nee O'Donohue.

Norman Mighell worked as an articled clerk at Gordonvale and studied law.

Norman Mighell was mobilised in the Militia in August 1914 and served briefly with the garrison on Thursday Island before enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force on 3 November.

Norman Mighell practised law at Innisfail and then in Brisbane.

Sir Norman Mighell was the Country and Progressive National Party candidate for the seat of Herbert in the 1926 Queensland state election.

Norman Mighell did not win the seat, but according to the Cairns Post he was well received at many functions ahead of the election.

Norman Mighell was a foundation member of the Brisbane Legacy Club and president of the Queensland branch of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia.

In 1935 Norman Mighell was appointed chairman of the Repatriation Commission, Melbourne.

Norman Mighell took a special interest in the education of the children of deceased or disabled veterans.

Norman Mighell endeavoured to increase yields and to handle the many industrial problems which plagued the industry.

Norman Mighell chaired the British Memorial Fund and the Melbourne branch of the Overseas League.

Sir Norman Mighell was a director of Zinc Corporation Ltd, New Broken Hill Consolidated Ltd and Anglo-Australian Corporation Pty Ltd.