William Funnell ISO (8 June 1891 – 25 October 1962) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as head of the Department of Labour and National Service between 1946 and 1952.
William Funnell | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Labour and National Service | |
| In office 8 March 1946 – 30 January 1952 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1891 Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Died | 25 October 1962 (aged 71) Castlecrag, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career edit
Funnell was born 8 June 1891 in Goulburn, New South Wales to parents William Funnell and Jessie Anne Funnell, née Worchurst.[1] He attended South Goulburn Public School before joining the New South Wales Government Railways and Tramways office in 1906 as an apprentice clerk.[1]
In March 1946, Funnell was appointed as Secretary of the Department of Labour and National Service.[2]
Funnell died on 25 October 1962 in Castlecrag, Sydney.[1]
Awards edit
Funnell was made a companion of the Imperial Service Order in June 1954 in recognition of his public service.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c Kerr, Anthea, "Funnell, William (1891–1962)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 15 June 2013
- ^ CA 40: Department of Labour and National Service, Central Secretariat/ (by 1947 known as Central Office), National Archives of Australia, retrieved 4 February 2015
- ^ "Search Australian Honours: FUNNELL, William, Imperial Service Order", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 4 February 2015
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