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Sir Angus Mitchell (1884-1961) retired from a successful grain broking
business in 1936 to give his whole attention to two abiding concerns —
goodwill and understanding among the people of the world, and the welfare of
youth.
He found in Rotary, as an international organisation offering friendship and
service, an opportunity to further these aims.
As President of Rotary International in 1948-49 (the first Australian to
hold this office) he was able to achieve reconciliation between former
enemies and successfully negotiate the re-admission of the Rotary clubs of
Germany and Japan to Rotary International. His interest in youth followed
from his concern for goodwill and understanding. Young people are the
generation of tomorrow, and only if our generation gives them every
opportunity to excel will we have a better world in the future. |
