PRESSER, Phillip John [1939-2025]
President 1999-2001
Phil grew up at Corrimal with his three siblings. He was a long-term employee of he Electrolytic, Refining and Smelting Company [ER&S] at Port Kembla. Phil worked in the assay office. During his employment, ER&S became Southern Copper Ltd. Increasingly intense campaigns sought closure of the works due to pollution.
Recognising the inevitable outcome, Phil began collecting items about the development and operation of the company. He deposited them at the Illawarra Museum.
Phil regularly attended Society meetings until failing health prevented him.