Former S-B-S chairman, Sydney lord mayor and ex-Wallaby captain Sir Nicholas Shehadie (shuh-HAY-dee) has been remembered as a truly great Australian following his death at the age of 92.
The husband of former New South Wales governor Dame Marie Bashir held several distinguished positions, including the chairmanship of S-B-S and the New South Wales Rugby Union.
Sir Nicholas died in hospital on Sunday night.
He was appointed a knight bachelor for his service as Sydney's lord mayor between 1973 and 1975 and appointed a companion of the Order of Australia in 1990.
State opposition Leader Luke Foley posted a tribute to Sir Nicholas on Twitter (Mon).
Mr Foley said "Sir Nicholas Shehadie was a truly great Australian".
