Sir William John Jungwirth CMG (10 August 1897 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia - 25 January 1981 in Kew, Victoria, Australia) was an Australian public servant, serving various Victorian premiers.[2]
William John Jungwirth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1897 |
| Died | 25 January 1981 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Alice Ruth Powell (1923-1938; her death)[1] Annie Edna Tamblyn (1942-1981; his death) |
Jungwirth received his knighthood in January 1957 for his handling of Duke of Edinburgh's visit for the 1956 Summer Olympics.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Mrs. Ruth Jungwirth". The Argus (1848-1957). 14 July 1938. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ^ Kendall, F. J. (2007). "Sir William John Jungwirth". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ^ "ROYAL REWARD FOR THE GAMES QUEEN GIVES KNIGHTHOODS FOR OLYMPICS". The Argus. 1 January 1957. Retrieved 15 June 2016.