Walter David Bingle ISO (12 April 1861 – 7 August 1928) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as head of the Department of Works and Railways.
Walter Bingle | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Works and Railways | |
| In office 28 September 1917 – 11 April 1926 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter David Bingle 12 April 1861 Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Died | 7 August 1928 (aged 67) Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Resting place | Brighton Cemetery |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
editBingle was born in Newcastle, New South Wales on 12 April 1861. For schooling he attended Newcastle Grammar School, before starting work in his father's shipping agency.[1]
At Federation, Bingle joined the Commonwealth Public Service as a chief clerk in the Department of Home Affairs.[2] Between 1917 and 1926, Bingle was Secretary of the Department of Works and Railways.[3]
Death
editBingle died on 7 August 1928 in Brighton, Melbourne, and was buried in Brighton cemetery.[1]
Awards
editBingle was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order for his services as Secretary of the Commonwealth Works Department in June 1923.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Carr, Cecil, "Bingle, Walter David (1861–1928)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 28 December 2014
- ^ "Mr. Walter D. Bingle". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 August 1928. p. 8.
- ^ CA 14: Department of Works and Railways, (Central Office), National Archives of Australia, retrieved 21 February 2015
- ^ "Search Australian Honours: BINGLE, Walter David, Imperial Service Order", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 21 February 2015
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