A man who helped shape Grafton and the Clarence Valley timber industry, Spiro Notaras, has died after battling the effects of a stroke. Mr Notaras, aged 83, died on Saturday. Source: ABC News
He helped establish the timber industry in the region by buying and operating mills, one of the biggest ones being in South Grafton.
Mr Notaras also loved the arts and worked hard to restore the Heritage Listed, Saraton Theatre.
Clarence Valley Mayor, Richie Williamson, says he had long been an active member of the Clarence community and the timber industry, and is a big loss to the region.
“Spiro certainly did know the meaning of a hard day’s work. He was very highly regarded in the timber industry,” said Mayor Williamson.
“He started with his family in the timber industry and then he moved to a very substantial operation as we see it today in South Grafton.
“Spiro really did shape the timber industry in Australia I have to say.”
