Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Sir Gordon William Wesley Chalk (1913-1991), politician, was born on 16 May 1913 at Rosewood, Queensland. His first direct connection with politics came in 1929 when he assisted a Country and Progressive National Party candidate, Edmund Bede Maher, in his successful campaign for the State seat of Rosewood.
In 1957, when the Labor Party’s Queensland split propelled the Country-Liberal coalition into office, Chalk became the transport minister in the Nicklin government. Transport proved a difficult portfolio, but Chalk’s reputation and influence grew.
When Nicklin’s successor, Jack Pizzey, suffered a fatal heart attack on 31 July 1968, Chalk assumed the premiership, but not without resistance from the Country Party deputy, Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen. Bjelke-Petersen prevailed and Chalk was premier only for the period 1-8 August.
‘Chalkie’ had a reputation as a capable and hardworking if somewhat blunt minister, with a cheerful demeanour. He had a stocky build, and wore