Nationality Australian Died February 22, 1997 Name Clarrie Harders | Occupation Public servant | |
Full Name Clarence Waldemar Harders Born 1 March 1915 ( 1915-03-01 ) | ||
Alma mater University of Adelaide | ||
Sir Clarence Waldemar "Clarrie" Harders (1 March 1915 – 22 February 1997) was a senior Australian public servant best known for his time as Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department in the 1970s.
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Life and career
Clarrie Harders was born on 1 March 1915.
He was appointed Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department on 29 June 1970.
In 1979, Harders retired from his position as Secretary of the Attorney-General's department and was appointed legal adviser to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
After leaving the Australian Public Service, Harders went on to become a consultant with a major law firm.
Harders died on 22 February 1997.
Awards
Harders was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1969, whilst Deputy Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department. He was knighted in recognition of his public service in June 1977.