John Kennedy (public servant)
Australian public servant
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John Joseph Francis Kennedy (7 February 1884 – ?) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Controller-General of the Department of Trade and Customs between 1944 and 1949.
7 February 1884
John Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Controller-General of the Department of Trade and Customs | |
| In office 6 July 1944 – 6 February 1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Francis Kennedy 7 February 1884 Leichhardt, Sydney |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
Kennedy was born on 7 February 1884 in Leichhardt, Sydney and was educated at Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham.[1] He began his Commonwealth Public Service career as a junior clerk in the Postmaster-General's Department, but transferred the next year to the Department of Trade and Customs.[1]
After holding an appointment as sub-controller of Customs at Sydney for some time,[2] Kennedy was appointed customs collector at Point Adelaide in 1934.[3] He left Adelaide in 1936 when appointed customs collector in Victoria.[4]
In November 1943, Kennedy was appointed Assistant Controller-General (administrative).[5] From 6 July 1944 to his retirement on 6 February 1949, Kennedy was Head of the Department of Trade and Customs.[6][7] Kennedy's retirement dinner was held at the Federal Hotel and attendees included Senator Ben Courtice, then Minister for Trade and Customs.[8] As a retirement present, he was presented with a fishing kit, including waders, rods, reels and hooks.[9]