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Jim Eve

1899 – 1978

(1899-1978) sports administrator

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About Jim Eve

Lived 1899 – 1978 (aged 78). Jim Eve was a sports executive.

James Sydney Wallace Eve, MBE (23 October 1899 – 24 August 1978) was an Australian sports administrator and former Honorary Secretary-Treasurer of the Australian Olympic Federation and Australian British Empire & Commonwealth Games Association.

Personal Eve was born on 23 October 1899 in Parramatta, New South Wales. His father was Albert Sydney Eve and mother Fredda Cavill, the daughter of Fred Cavill. Eve was a member of the organising committee for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Life Member of the Commonwealth Games Australia Life Member of the New South Wales Sports Club.

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Important facts

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Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Sydney James Wallace Eve, James Sydney Wallace Eve

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Eve?

(1899-1978) sports administrator

When was Jim Eve born?

Jim Eve was born on 23 October 1899.

When did Jim Eve die?

Jim Eve died on 24 August 1978.

What was Jim Eve's occupation?

Jim Eve was a sports executive.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Eve

· Wikidata: Q20202228

· DBpedia: Jim Eve

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