Ron Walker | Mr Melbourne

Ron Walker | Mr Melbourne

If there every was a "Mr Melbourne" then Ron Walker was it.

Ron Walker was many things but most of all he was truly a proud passionate Melburnian making it his life's work to make Melbourne a better place.

and he achieve it in spades.

Ronald Joseph Walker AC CBE (15 September 1939 - 30 January 2018) was an Australian businessman.

He was involved with property development and media companies as well as serving as Lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1974 to 1976.

His interests included a collection of classic cars and property.

He was married to Barbara with three children Joana Campbell and Candice.

Just a few of his achievements included:

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Melbourne Crown Casino complex

Melbourne Australian Grand Prix

Ron Walker may have loved the Australian Grand Prix but even more he loved its ability to showcase Melbourne to the world.
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