About George Watt
Lived 1890 – 1983 (aged 93). George Watt was an Australian civil servant.
George Percival Norman Watt (2 June 189021 July 1983) was a senior Australian public servant and company director. He was Secretary of the Department of the Treasury between November 1948 and March 1951.
Life and career George Watt was born in Hawthorn, Melbourne on 2 June 1890. He was schooled at Auburn State School and Wesley College.
In March 1951 Watt retired from his Secretary role to become chairman of the National Airlines Commission.
Watt died on 21 July 1983, aged 93. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in June 1957 for services to civil aviation in Australia.
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Who was George Watt?
Australian public servant
When was George Watt born?
George Watt was born on 2 June 1890 in Hawthorn.
When did George Watt die?
George Watt died on 21 July 1983.
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George Watt was a civil servant.
What nationality was George Watt?
George Watt was Australian.
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