Murray Tyrrell
Australian public servant (1913–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Australian public servant (1913–1994). For the Hunter Valley winemaker (1921–2000), see Murray Tyrrell (winemaker).
Sir Murray Louis Tyrrell KCVO, CBE (1 December 1913 – 13 July 1994) was an Australian public servant, noted as the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia for a record term of 26 years, 1947–73, in which time he served six governors-general.
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Murray Tyrrell | |
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Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia | |
In office 25 March 1947 – 30 January 1973 | |
Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
Governors‑General | Sir William McKell (1947–53) Sir William Slim (1953–60) The Viscount Dunrossil (1960–61) The Viscount De L'Isle (1961–65) The Lord Casey (1965–69) Sir Paul Hasluck (1969–73) |
Preceded by | Sir Leighton Bracegirdle |
Succeeded by | Sir David Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Murray Louis Tyrrell (1913-12-01)1 December 1913 Kilmore, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 13 July 1994(1994-07-13) (aged 80) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
Spouse |
Ellen St Clair Greig
(m. 1939) |
Children | 3 |
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