Joe Brown (impresario)

Joe Brown
Born
Andrew Joseph Francis Brown

(1907-10-03)3 October 1907
Naseby, New Zealand
Died23 August 1986(1986-08-23) (aged 78)
Mosgiel, New Zealand
Occupations
  • Mechanic
  • entrepreneur
  • entertainment promoter
  • businessman
  • racehorse owner
Known forEntertainment promotion in New Zealand

Andrew Joseph Francis Brown BEM (3 October 1907 โ€“ 23 August 1986) was a New Zealand mechanic, entrepreneur, entertainment promoter, businessman and racehorse owner. He was born in Naseby, in the Maniototo, New Zealand, on 3 October 1907.[1]

In the 1970 New Year Honours, Brown was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the community as an entertainment promoter.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ Sullivan, Jim. "Andrew Joseph Francis Brown". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. โ†‘ "No. 45001". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 1 January 1970. p. 43.