Charles Hector McFadyen
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Charles Hector McFadyen CBE (29 October 1892 – 26 August 1965) was an Australian soldier, senior public servant and sportsman. He was a leading community figure in Canberra from inception until 1939 when he returned to Melbourne. He is best known for his time heading the Department of Shipping & Transport.
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Secretary of the Department of Shipping & Fuel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 21 December 1948 – 16 March 1950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secretary of the Department of Fuel, Shipping & Transport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 16 March 1950 – 11 May 1951 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secretary of the Department of Shipping & Transport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 11 May 1951 – 29 October 1957 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Charles Hector McFadyen (1892-10-29)29 October 1892 Kensington, Victoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 26 August 1965(1965-08-26) (aged 72) Parkville, Victoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Resting place | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Victoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Australian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | Public servant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 1920, he played four games with the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).