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Tributes Pour In for South Australia’s Iconic Leader, Sir Eric Neal

9/3/2025

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Sir Eric James Neal, a prominent Australian academic and business leader, passed away on September 2, 2025, at age 101.
He was Governor of South Australia from 1996 to 2001 and a long-time Patron of the Port Adelaide Football Club.
Neal held significant positions at Boral, BHP, and Westpac, reflecting his dedication to community and business.
Port Adelaide Chairman David Koch acknowledged Neal's lasting legacy in South Australian public life.

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Sir Eric James Neal, a prominent Australian academic and business leader, passed away on September 2, 2025, at age 101.
He was Governor of South Australia from 1996 to 2001 and a long-time Patron of the Port Adelaide Football Club.
Neal held significant positions at Boral, BHP, and Westpac, reflecting his dedication to community and business.
Port Adelaide Chairman David Koch acknowledged Neal's lasting legacy in South Australian public life.