About James Archer
Lived 1900 – 1980 (aged 80). James Archer was an Australian civil servant.
James Clarence Archer (28 July 1900 – 23 December 1980) was an Australian public servant and Administrator of the Northern Territory. Archer, Northern Territory is named after him.
Employment history
World War II: Lieutenant in Papua New Guinea Volunteer Rifles 1942 - Led a party of Rabaul citizens to escape from the Japanese as they landed on New Britain Commonwealth Public Service Attorney-General’s Office New Guinea 1983 - Delegate of the Custodian of Expropriated Properties of New Guinea 1983 Deputy Secretary Department of Territories 1956 to 1961 - Appointed Administrator of the Northern Territory
Honours and awards
1956 - Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Civil Division (OBE)
Memorial: Archer, Palmerston, Northern Territory - died 23 December 1980 in Canberra
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Archer?
Australian public servant (1900–1980)
When was James Archer born?
James Archer was born on 28 July 1900 in Elphinstone.
When did James Archer die?
James Archer died on 23 December 1980 in Canberra.
What was James Archer's occupation?
James Archer was a civil servant.
What nationality was James Archer?
James Archer was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Archer. https://biography.guide/james-archer-civil-servant/
MLA: "James Archer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-archer-civil-servant/.
Chicago: "James Archer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-archer-civil-servant/.
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