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John Knott

1910 – 1999

Australian public servant

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About John Knott

Lived 1910 – 1999 (aged 88–89). John Knott was an Australian civil servant.

Sir John Lawrence Knott (6 July 19108 March 1999) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Director-General of the Postmaster-General's Department from 1968 to 1972. Afterwards he was appointed a company director in private industry.

Life and career Knott was born in Romsey, Victoria on 6 July 1910.

Between August 1957 and April 1958, Knott headed the Department of Defence Production.

He was Secretary of the Department of Supply between 1959 and 1966. During his time in the role, he accompanied Minister for Supply Allen Fairhall overseas visiting the United Kingdom and the United States on departmental business.

In 1966, Knott was appointed Deputy High Commissioner London.

Between December 1968 and January 1972, Knott was Director-General of the Postmaster-General's Department.

In 1972, Knott was appointed to the board of Equity Trustees and Agency Co Ltd.

Knott died in Richmond, Victoria on 8 March 1999.

Awards

While Deputy Secretary of the Defence Production Department in January 1957, Knott was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He was promoted to Commander of the Order in December 1960 whilst Secretary of the Department of Supply. Knott was appointed a Knight Bachelor in June 1971 for his public service. He was made a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1981.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1999, Richmond
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Cobram Primary School, University of Melbourne
Awards
Knight Bachelor; Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of Australia
Also known as
John Laurence Knott, Sir John Lawrence Knott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Knott?

Australian public servant

When was John Knott born?

John Knott was born on 6 July 1910 in Romsey.

When did John Knott die?

John Knott died in 1999 in Richmond.

What was John Knott's occupation?

John Knott was a civil servant.

What nationality was John Knott?

John Knott was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Knott

· Wikidata: Q18808826

· DBpedia: John Knott (public servant)

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