Resting place Kew Cemetery Name James Heathershaw Occupation Public servant | Spouse(s) Rosa Ethel, nee Rodway Nationality Australian | |
Full Name James Thomas Heathershaw Born 7 May 1871Beaufort, Victoria ( 1871-05-07 ) Died 25 July 1943(1943-07-25) (aged 72)Oakleigh railway station, Melbourne, Victoria | ||
James Thomas Heathershaw (7 May 1871 – 25 July 1943) was an Australian public servant, best known for his time as Secretary of the Department of the Treasury.
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Life and career
James Heathershaw was born on 7 May 1871 in Beaufort, Victoria.
Heathershaw joined the Victorian Public Service in March 1889, transferring to the new Federal Department of the Treasury in 1902.
In 1926, Heathershaw was appointed Secretary of the Treasury Department. He stood down from the role in 1932 due to poor health, and retired in 1935.
Heathershaw died at Oakleigh railway station, of cardiovascular disease on 25 July 1943.
Awards
In June 1972 Heathershaw was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, while Secretary to the Treasury.
References
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