Allan Percy Fleming
| Allan Fleming CBE | |
|---|---|
| National Librarian | |
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In office 1970–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Allan Percy Fleming 5 March 1912 Melbourne |
| Died |
18 January 2001 (aged 88) Melbourne |
| Nationality |
 Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Allan Percy Fleming CBE (5 March 1912 – 18 January 2001) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as National Librarian in the 1970s.
Life and career
Allan Fleming was born on 5 March 1912 in Melbourne, Victoria.[1] He was educated at Lee Street State school in North Carlton, Scotch College and Melbourne University.[1]
His first career was in journalism, first at the Melbourne Argus and later at the Brisbane Courier Mail.[2]
At the outbreak of World War II in 1939, Fleming enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force.[1] He saw service in North Africa, Greece, New Guinea and the South-West Pacific, rising to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.[1]
In 1968 Fleming was appointed Parliamentary Librarian.[3] He became National Librarian in 1970, heading the National Library of Australia.[4]
Fleming died on 18 January 2001.[1]
Awards
Fleming was awarded as an Officer of the British Empire for distinguished military service in the South West Pacific.[5] He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1978, in recognition of his work in the Australian Public Service.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Farquharson, John (2001), "Fleming, Allan Percy (1912–2001)", Obituaries Australia (Australian National University), archived from the original on 10 April 2013
- ↑ Davidson, Gay (12 June 1973). "Librarian to retire—once more". The Canberra Times. p. 13.
- ↑ Holt, Harold (19 October 1967). "Statement by the Prime Minister" (Press release). Archived from the original on 4 April 2014.
- ↑ Gorton, John (14 May 1970). "Appointment of National Librarian" (Press release). Archived from the original on 4 April 2014.
- ↑ "Search Australian Honours: FLEMING, Allan Percy", itsanhonour.gov.au (Australian Government), archived from the original on 25 July 2014
- ↑ "Search Australian Honours: FLEMING, Allan Percy", itsanhonour.gov.au (Australian Government), archived from the original on 25 July 2014
Further reading
- Golding, Peter (2013), An unqualified success: The Extraordinary Life of Allan Percy Fleming, Rosenberg Publishing, ISBN 9781922013545
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Harold Leslie White |
National Librarian 1970 – 1974 |
Succeeded by George Chandler |