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Charles Robert Russell ROFF (1921-1984)
Charlie Roff was born in Wynnum and lived there all his life. Educated at Wynnum schools and Queensland Agricultural College (Short Course Student). Appointed Cadet in Department of Agriculture and Stock, Brisbane in 1937 assisting Henry Hacker in administering Apiaries Act of 1931 on basis of expertise from his family’s commercial apiary. After WW2 overseas war service (1941-46), he became an Inspector, administering the Apiaries Act of 1947 until 1976, responsible for regulation and disease control. Based in William Street HQ, but travelled widely around Queensland advising beekeepers. Took special interest in development of honey industry in the Paroo district. Co-authored “Honey Flora of south-eastern Queensland” in 1958 and “Honey Flora of Queensland” in 1972 with botanist S.T. Blake. Also acted as Fauna Conservation Officer administering Queensland fauna acts from 1952 in part and full time roles. Transferred to National Parks and Wildlife Service when formed in 1976. President of Queensland Beekeepers Association 1979-81, recognised by their annual Charles Roff Memorial Address. Over 150 technical and advisory publications. Awarded MBE in 1982 and Goodacre Memorial Award in 1984 for his services. Founder of Wynnum-Manly Rugby League club and was a national selector.
Reference: Skerman, P.J., Fisher, A.E. and Lloyd, P.L.1988. Guiding Queensland Agriculture 1887-1987 Department Primary Industries, Brisbane, 410pp; Weatherhead, T. 1986. Boxes to bar hives: beekeeping history of Queensland International Colour Productions, Stanthorpe, 132 pp.