Norman Brearley Remembered

The Father of Australia’s Airline Industry

It is just over 100 years ago that the father of Australia’s airline industry was born.

Sir Norman Brearley was born at Geelong, Victoria in 18 90. Although he may not have received the accolades afforded to the likes of Kingsford-Smith and Hinkler, Sir Norman Brearley’s contribution to the Australian aviation scene was much greater and longer lasting, so much so that he has been described as Australia’s greatest airline pioneer. He gave long and distinguished service to Australia’s aviation industry.

Norman moved to Western Australia, from Geelong, with his family in 1906, and after witnessing the first aeroplane flight in the State-by Englishman J J Hammond in 1911 – determined that his future lay in the air.

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