About John McLaren
Lived 1871 – 1958 (aged 86). John McLaren was an Australian civil servant.
Sir John Gilbert McLaren, (15 October 1871 – 27 July 1958) was a senior Australian public servant. He was a commissioner of the Public Service Board, Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department and served an appointment as official secretary, High Commissioner's Office in London.
Life and career John McLaren was born in Parramatta, New South Wales, on 15 October 1871. He was educated at Sydney Boys High School.
In 1901, McLaren joined the Commonwealth Public Service in the Postmaster-General's Department. He departed his Board position in December 1928, to take on the role of Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department.
McLaren died in Strathfield, New South Wales, on 27 July 1958.
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Who was John McLaren?
Australian public servant (1871-1958)
When was John McLaren born?
John McLaren was born on 15 October 1871 in Parramatta.
When did John McLaren die?
John McLaren died on 27 July 1958 in Strathfield.
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John McLaren was a civil servant.
What nationality was John McLaren?
John McLaren was Australian.
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· DBpedia: John McLaren (public servant)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McLaren. https://biography.guide/john-mclaren-civil-servant/
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