Edward Michael O'Keefe was a well known grazier in the Dalby district, and served as Dalby Town Council Mayor in 1911.
His residence was "Mount View" at Blaxland, and he was a popular and highly respected citizen in the district, being involved in many patriotic and charitable functions for the town and its residents.
On the night of 1 August 1918, Mr. O'Keefe was tragically killed when his residence was consumed by fire. He was 60 years of age.