Summary
Francis Alexander O'Connor CBE (13 October 1894 – 16 April 1972) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Secretary of the Department of Supply and Shipping (1946–1948) and later the Department of Supply (1953–1959).
Frank O'Connor | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Supply and Shipping | |
| In office 5 September 1946 – 29 July 1948 | |
| Secretary of the Department of Supply | |
| In office 1953–1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Alexander O'Connor 13 October 1894 Leongatha, Victoria |
| Died | 16 April 1972 (aged 77) Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Resting place | Box Hill Cemetery |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Morrison Nunan (m. 1925–1972; his death) |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career edit
O'Connor was born in Leongatha, Victoria on 13 October 1894.[1]
O'Connor was appointed Secretary of the Department of Supply and Shipping in September 1946.[2] In 1948, when there was a departmental reorganization, his position was reverted to first assistant secretary.[1][3]
He was appointed Secretary again in April 1953, the Department was by then known as the Department of Supply.[1][4] O'Connor retired from the Australian Public Service in 1959.[1]
On 16 April 1972, O'Connor died in Fitzroy, Melbourne aged 77.[1]
Awards edit
In 1953, O'Connor was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire[5] He was elevated to a Commander of the Order in June 1957,[6] in recognition of his outstanding public service.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Boxall, Helen (2000), "O'Connor, Francis Alexander (1894–1972)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 7 May 2014
- ^ CA 47: Department of Supply and Shipping, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 7 May 2014
- ^ Chifley, Ben (24 March 1948). "Digest of decisions and announcements and important speeches by the Prime Minister" (Press release). Archived from the original on 7 May 2014.
- ^ "New supply secretary". Morning Bulletin. Rockhampton, Queensland. 7 May 1953. p. 11.
- ^ "Search Australian Honours: O'CONNOR, Francis Alexander", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 7 May 2014
- ^ "Search Australian Honours: O'CONNOR, Francis Alexander", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 7 May 2014
- ^ "Detailed List of Honours". The Age. 13 June 1957. p. 3.