Arthur Thomas Scurr, MBE
Arthur Thomas Scurr, MBE,[1](March 18, 1928 - December 14, 2003) was a hardware businessman who received an MBE for community service in 1985. He was best known for his position as CEO of Mt Gravatt Hardware Store, Scurr Bros.https://www.facebook.com/scurrbrosfriends/[2][3][4][5][6] When the Queensland branch of the Mitre_10 organisation was formed in 1961 as a body of eight hardware merchants, Arthur Scurr was elected founding Chairman. He held the chairmanship while the organisation (which combined hundreds of independent hardware stores) grew into one of Australia's largest retailers.[7][8][9][10][11]He was the Queensland chairman for the chain for almost three decades, and national chairman for two years.[12][7][8][9][10]
Battle for Mt Gravatt Showgrounds[edit]
In addition to his business interests, Arthur Scurr fought a long legal battle to ensure that the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds were held as a community resource for the conduct of an annual show, and eventually succeeded in his quest before the Privy Council.[13][14][15][16]
History of Mt Gravatt[edit]
Arthur Scurr wrote a history of the Brisbane suburb of Mt Gravatt, entitled "The first 150 years : Mt. Gravatt from 1825 to 1975".[17]
Inquiry into Security of Payments for subcontractors[edit]
In 1995, he was appointed to head an inquiry into security of payments within the building industry in Queensland. His report recommended that developers and construction companies be required to put aside 10 per cent of a project's costs up front, so that sub-contractors could be assured of payment if the builder failed.[18][19][20][21]
Community Involvement[edit]
Arthur Scurr received an MBE for services to the community:[22][23] Some of his involvements included the Council of the Mt Gravatt College of Advanced Education, the Mt Gravatt TAFE College Council, the Mt Gravatt Building Society Group and Mt Gravatt Meals on Wheels service. Mr Scurr was co-author of the book "Educating Your Child".[24][25] His passion for local issues in Mount_Gravatt,_Queensland led him to be chairman of the Mt Gravatt Central Chamber of Commerce for 11 years,[26][27]a member of the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds Trust and a patron of Mt Gravatt East State School. In 1995, Griffith University made Arthur Scurr a Doctor of the University.[28][29]
Mt Gravatt Amateur Movies[edit]
As a young man growing up in Mt Gravatt, Arthur Scurr was part of an amateur filming making company who filmed silent movies. Arthur and his brother, Albert, featured as actors in the films in which they rode horses through the local bushland.[30]
References[edit]
- ↑ ""Arthur MBE"". The Southern Star. February 5, 1985.
- ↑ "Arthur Scurr - at the head of this hardware firm". The Queensland Master Builder: 27. August 19, 1971.
- ↑ "Firm plans new store". The Observer. April 21, 1971.
- ↑ Heaton, Allan (1988). "Arthur Scurr: Man like the business or business like the man". Inside Australian Hardware. 1, No 9: 27–30.
- ↑ "Business Savvy and Courtesy a Winning Double". The Sunday Mail. September 29, 1985. p. 34.
- ↑ "Three Local Companies in Race for Marketing Awards". The Sunday Mail, Brisbane. October 27, 1985.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 ""These men guide fortunes of hardware group"". The Courier Mail, Brisbane. July 26, 1972.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Arthur Scurr is chairman again". Australian Hardware Journal: 19. October 1981.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Mitre 10 meets - National Company formed". Hardware and Houseware Retailer. March 1, 1964.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Fiddian, Mark (1996). The Spirit of Mitre 10. Melbourne. pp. 23–26, 93. Search this book on
- ↑ 25th Anniversary Mitre 10 - 25 Years of Silver Service. Australasia: Glenvale Publications. 1984. pp. 71–77. Search this book on
- ↑ Queensland Master Builder Magazine, August 19, 1971
- ↑ Lunn, Hugh (1984). Queenslanders. University of Queensland Press, St. Lucia, Qld
- ↑ "Community Fears over control of an iconic venue". The Southern Star, Quest Newspapers. December 19, 2011.
- ↑ "Hansard - mention of Arthur Scurr's role in saving the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds" (PDF). 1988.
- ↑ Lunn, Hugh (1984). "Lord Keith of Kinkel and Friends". Queenslanders. University of Queensland Press. pp. 81–94. Search this book on
- ↑ Scurr, Arthur (1975). The First 150 Years: Mt Gravatt from 1825 to 1975. Brisbane. Search this book on
- ↑ Queensland State Archives Series ID 20342, Security of Payments - Inquiry Within Building Industry (Scurr Inquiry)
- ↑ "Improving Security of Payment in the Building and Construction Industry" (PDF). July 19, 1996.
- ↑ "Security of Payment Terms of Reference" (PDF). March 28, 1996.
- ↑ Ongley, Christina (June 1997). "The Scurr Report - How it was Hijacked". The Weekend Independent. pp. 14, 15.
- ↑ [Biographical cuttings on Arthur Scurr, businessman, containing one or more cuttings from newspapers or journals].
- ↑ "Building Industry Giant Sponsored Many Causes". The Courier Mail. January 16, 2004.
- ↑ Hall, William C. & Tronc, Keith. & Scurr, Arthur. (1983). Educating your child. Milton, Qld : Jacaranda Press
- ↑ "Understanding Education". The Kookaburra, Southern Edition. February 16, 1983.
- ↑ "$60 000 Plan for shop car park is moving". The Times. November 20, 1968.
- ↑ "Honor For Years of Work". South East Advertiser. October 9, 2002.
- ↑ "Arthur Scurr - Doctor of the University". 2017-01-24.
- ↑ "Honoured for Service". Southern Star, Quest Newspapers. September 11, 2002. p. 27.
- ↑ "Contest Award to Local Film", The Courier Mail, Brisbane, Thursday 16 March 1950, page 10
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