Bede Fanning
Australian public servant
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Lawrence Bede Fanning ISO (18 August 1885 – 14 August 1970) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as Director-General of the Postmaster-General's Department in the 1940s.
18 August 1885
(m. 1910–1951; her death)
Bede Fanning | |
|---|---|
| Director-General of the Postmaster-General's Department | |
| In office 11 June 1946 – 14 March 1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Bede Fanning 18 August 1885 Casino, New South Wales |
| Died | 14 August 1970 (aged 84) Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Resting place | Melbourne general cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Edwards (m. 1910–1951; her death) |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
Bede Fanning was born in Casino, New South Wales on 18 August 1885.[1]
During World War II, while the Director-General of the Postmaster-General's Department at the time, Daniel McVey, was engaged on work for the Department of Civil Aviation and Aircraft production, Fanning was head of the Australian Post Office.[2]
In June 1946, Fanning was appointed Director-General of the Postmaster-General's Department.[3] He retired from his position at the Department in March 1949 and the day after his retirement began a three-year term as Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Control Board, tasked with supervising the provision of radio and television services and maintaining technical and programming standards.[1]
Fanning died on 14 August 1970 in Hawthorn, Melbourne.[1]
Awards
Fanning was awarded an Imperial Service Order in June 1941 as the Chief Telephone Inspector in the Postmaster-General's Department.[4]
