Gwyn Howells CB (13 May 1918 – 26 July 1997) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as Director-General of the Department of Health.

Gwyn Howells
Director-General of the Department of Health
In office
1 September 1973 – 31 December 1982
Personal details
Born
Birmingham, England

(1918-05-13)13 May 1918
Died26 July 1997(1997-07-26) (aged 79)
NationalityAustralia Australian
Spouse(s)Simone (née Maufe)
(m. 1941–1997; his death)
Alma materUniversity of London
OccupationPublic servant

Life and career

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Howells was born on 13 May 1918 in Birmingham, England.[1][2] He studied at the University of London.[2]

He joined the Department of Health in 1966, as first assistant director-general in charge of the tuberculosis division.[3]

Howells was appointed Director-General of Health in 1973.[4][5] He left the position on 31 December 1982, five months ahead of his official date of retirement.[6]

Howells died on 26 July 1997.[1]

Awards

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In the 1979 Queen's Birthday Honours Howells was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath for service as Director-General of the Department of Health.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Evans, C., College Roll: Howells, Gwyn, The Royal Australian College of Physicians, archived from the original on 24 January 2015
  2. ^ a b Evans, Cyril, Gwyn Howells, Royal College of Physicians London
  3. ^ Davidson, Gay (24 July 1973). "Two new heads soon". The Canberra Times. p. 1.
  4. ^ CA 17: Department of Health, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, archived from the original on 12 March 2020, retrieved 4 April 2015
  5. ^ Davidson, Gay (26 October 1973). "Health Department's new head looks to the future". The Canberra Times. p. 2.
  6. ^ Waterford, Jack (17 November 1982). "Changes at the top in Health". The Canberra Times. p. 7.
  7. ^ "Search Australian Honours: HOWELLS, Gwyn, The Order of the Bath - Companion (Civil)", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 4 April 2015
Government offices
Preceded by Director-General of the Department of Health
1973–1982
Succeeded by