John Lewis (bishop of North Queensland)

Hurtle John Lewis AM[2] (2 January 1926 – 22 December 2015)[3] was an Australian Anglican bishop.

Lewis was born in Adelaide,[4] the son[5] of a kangaroo shooter.

[6] He was educated at Prince Alfred College and the University of London.

[7] After World War II service with the Royal Australian Navy he trained for ordination at St Michael's House, Crafers.

He was consecrated a bishop on 2 February 1971 at St John's Cathedral (Brisbane)[11] and retired effective 2 January 1996.