About Frank Strahan
Lived 1886 – 1976 (aged 89). Frank Strahan was an Australian civil servant.
Frank Strahan (2 July 18864 May 1976) was a senior Australian public servant. Between 1935 and 1949, he was Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department.
Life and career Strahan was born in Fryerstown, Victoria on 2 July 1886.
In November 1935, Strahan was appointed Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department. In the role, he became the first member of the Commonwealth Public Service to attend Cabinet when he attended a meeting of the Third Menzies Ministry in July 1941. Strahan served in dual roles at the head of the Territories Department and the Prime Minister's Department until 1944, when J.R. Halligan was appointed to head the Department of External Territories. In April 1935 he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
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Who was Frank Strahan?
Australian Public Servant
When was Frank Strahan born?
Frank Strahan was born on 2 July 1886 in Fryerstown.
When did Frank Strahan die?
Frank Strahan died on 4 May 1976 in Camberwell.
What was Frank Strahan's occupation?
Frank Strahan was a civil servant.
What nationality was Frank Strahan?
Frank Strahan was Australian.
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