Murray Bourchier
Australian public servant and diplomat
About Murray Bourchier
Lived 1925 – 1981 (aged 56). Murray Bourchier was an Australian diplomat, politician and public servant.
Life and career Bourchier joined the Commonwealth Public Service in 1951 as a cadet in the Department of External Affairs.
In August 1971 Bourchier's appointment as Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea was announced. He took up his appointment as head of mission in November 1971.
From 1977 to 1980 Bourchier was Australian Ambassador to the Soviet Union. In 1979 Bourchier was medically evacuated from Moscow to London where he was diagnosed with a cerebral tumour. He stepped down from his post in August 1980.
Bourchier died at home in Deakin, Canberra, on Friday 3 July 1981.
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Who was Murray Bourchier?
Australian public servant and diplomat
When was Murray Bourchier born?
Murray Bourchier was born on 28 March 1925 in St Kilda.
When did Murray Bourchier die?
Murray Bourchier died on 3 July 1981 in Deakin.
What was Murray Bourchier's occupation?
Murray Bourchier was a diplomat, politician and public servant.
What nationality was Murray Bourchier?
Murray Bourchier was Australian.
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