About Harry Sheehan
Lived 1883 – 1941 (aged 57). Harry Sheehan was an Australian civil servant.
Sir Henry John Sheehan (27 December 188326 March 1941) was a senior Australian public servant and banker. Sheehan is best known for his time as head of the Department of the Treasury and as Governor of the Commonwealth Bank.
Life and career Harry Sheehan was born in St Kilda, Melbourne on 27 December 1883.
Sheehan began his Commonwealth Public Service career in 1903 in the Department of the Treasury.
Awards Sheehan was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire while Assistant Secretary to the Treasury in June 1928. He was appointed a Knight Bachelor in February 1937 during his time as Secretary of the department.
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Who was Harry Sheehan?
Australian public servant and banker
When was Harry Sheehan born?
Harry Sheehan was born on 27 December 1883 in St Kilda.
When did Harry Sheehan die?
Harry Sheehan died on 26 March 1941 in Sydney.
What was Harry Sheehan's occupation?
Harry Sheehan was a civil servant.
What nationality was Harry Sheehan?
Harry Sheehan was Australian.
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