George Fisher (mining engineer)

There he learned to deal with the formidable Barrier Industrial Council, successfully displaying the capacity to establish a fine rapport with the union leaders.

[3] The Allied Works Council seconded him in World War II to create tunnels in the cliffs of Darwin Harbour to store fuel supplies so they would be safe during bombing raids by Japan.

Attracting him to Mount Isa was the prospect of freedom from overseas interference and autonomy to run the company as he saw fit.

[3] He set about building houses and facilities to attract a stable workforce and embarked on a large-scale exploration program resulting in extremely rich new mineral deposits.

He was a giant of the mining industry, a world-recognised innovator, and among the most significant pioneers of regional development in Australia's history.

This Wikipedia article incorporates text from Hall of Fame (2019) published by the State Library of Queensland under CC BY licence, accessed on 19 July 2019.

This Wikipedia article incorporates text from 2019 Inductee: Sir George Fisher CMG 1903 – 2007 (2019) published by the State Library of Queensland under CC BY licence, accessed on 19 July 2019.