John William Israel
| John William Israel ISO | |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Auditor-General | |
|
In office 1902–1926 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
4 July 1850 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Died |
30 May 1926 (aged 75) Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality |
 Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Jane, née McDonald (m. 1883) |
| Occupation | Public servant |
John William Israel ISO (4 July 1850 – 30 May 1926) was a Commonwealth Auditor-General for the Australian Government between 1902 and 1926.
Life and career
Israel was born in Launceston, Tasmania on 4 July 1850 to parents Adelaide Maria and John Cashmore Israel.[1]
Israel was appointed as Australia's first Commonwealth Auditor-General, leaving his appointment as State Auditor-General in Tasmania to take up the Australian Public Service position.[2]
Israel died of cancer in Kew, Melbourne on 30 May 1926.[1]
Awards
In 1916, Israel was awarded the distinction of the Imperial Service Order for his public service.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 3 Chapman, R.J.K., "Israel, John William (1850–1926)", Australian Dictionary of Biography (Australian National University), archived from the original on 25 November 2014
- ↑ CA 559: Auditor-General's Office, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 25 November 2014
- ↑ CP 700: John William Israel ISO, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 25 November 2014
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title Position established |
Commonwealth Auditor-General 1902 – 1926 |
Succeeded by Charles Cerutty |
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