John McLaren (public servant)
| Sir John McLaren CMG | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Home and Territories | |
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In office 18 March 1921 – 10 June 1928 | |
| Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department | |
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In office 1 January 1929 – 2 March 1933 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John Gilbert McLaren 15 October 1871 Parramatta, Sydney |
| Died |
27 July 1958 (aged 86) Strathfield, Sydney |
| Nationality |
 Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney (BA) |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Sir John Gilbert McLaren CMG (15 October 1871 – 27 July 1958) was a senior Australian public servant. He was a commissioner of the Public Service Board, Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department and served an appointment as official secretary, High Commissioner's Office in London.
Life and career
John McLaren was born in Parramatta on 15 October 1871.[1] He was educated at Sydney Boys High School.[2]
In 1901, McLaren joined the Commonwealth Public Service in the Postmaster-General's Department.[2]
Between 1921 and June 1928, McLaren was Secretary of the Department of Home and Territories.[2]
In June 1928, McLaren was promoted to the Public Service Board as second member.[3] He departed his Board position in December 1928, to take on the role of Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department.[4]
McLaren died in Strathfield on 27 July 1958.[1]
Awards
McLaren was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1925,[1] and made a Knight Bachelor in June 1935 while Secretary of the London High Commission.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 McDonald, D.I., "McLaren, Sir John Gilbert (1871–1958)", Australian Dictionary of Biography (Australian National University), archived from the original on 4 November 2013
- 1 2 3 CP 174: Sir John Gilbert MCLAREN CMG, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 15 May 2014
- ↑ "Public Service Board. Mr. J. G. McLaren Second Member". The Canberra Times. 23 June 1928. p. 4.
- ↑ "Public Service. Secretaries Transferred". The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 December 1928. p. 18.
- ↑ Search Australian Honours: McLaren, John Gilbert, Australian Government, archived from the original on 15 May 2014
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Atlee Hunt |
Secretary of the Department of Home and Territories 1921 – 1928 |
Succeeded by William Clemens |
| Preceded by Brudenell White |
Public Service Commissioner 1928 With: W.J. Skewes 1923–1931 John Patrick McGlinn 1923–1930 |
Succeeded by William Clemens |
| Preceded by Percy Deane |
Secretary of the Department of External Affairs 1929 – 1933 |
Succeeded by John Henry Starling |
| Preceded by Percy Deane |
Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department 1929 – 1933 |
Succeeded by John Henry Starling |