Walter John Morley
1852 — 24 December 1937
Walter John Morley (12‑13‑13/14)
Walter was born at Foulmire, England in 1852, moving to Queensland in 1858 with his parents. On leaving school he joined the literary staff of the Brisbane Courier and remained with the company for 35 years including 15 years as editor of the Evening Observer. In 1900 he was appointed editor of the Queensland Government Mining Journal.
Walter was a foundation member and life member of both the Queensland Lawn Tennis Association and Royal Queensland Yacht Club. He also assisted in the formation of the Graceville Bowling Club and remained a member of that club until he died on 24 December 1937 aged 85 years at which time he was believed to be the oldest contributing journalist in the Commonwealth.