Stuart McFarlane
Australian public servant
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Stuart Gordon McFarlane CMG (4 May 1885 – 31 December 1970) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Secretary of the Department of the Treasury between 1938 and 1949.
4 May 1885
Evelyn Mary, née Bray (m. 1958)[1]
Stuart McFarlane | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of the Treasury | |
| In office 1 March 1938 – 31 December 1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stuart Gordon McFarlane 4 May 1885 |
| Died | 2 November 1970 (aged 85) |
| Resting place | Canberra Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Grace McDermott (m. 1923; d. 1952) Evelyn Mary, née Bray (m. 1958)[1] |
| Children | Ian McFarlane[2][3] |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
Stuart McFarlane was born at Maldon, Victoria on 4 May 1885.[4]
McFarlane began his career in the Commonwealth public service as a clerk in the Finance Branch of the Department of the Treasury in 1903.[4] Between 1911 and 1926, he worked in the Postmaster-General's Department.[4]
He went on to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Finance Branch between 1926 and 1932,[4] and then Assistant Secretary in the Administration Branch.[4]
He was appointed Secretary of the Treasury in March 1938.[4]
During his time in the public service, McFarlane travelled quite extensively, including to India, Papua New Guinea and England.[5]
Awards
In 1933, McFarlane was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.[6]