Justinian Oxenham
Justinian Oxenham ISO (23 April 1860 – 27 March 1932) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Secretary of the Postmaster-General's Department from January 1911 until December 1923.
Justinian Oxenham | |
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Secretary of the Postmaster-General's Department | |
In office 1 January 1911 – 17 December 1923 | |
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Born | Warwick, Queensland | 23 April 1860
Died | 27 March 1932 71) Kew, Melbourne, Victoria | (aged
Resting place | Boroondara cemetery |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse(s) | Annie Elizabeth Robinson (m. 1885) |
Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
Oxenham was born in Warwick, Queensland, on 23 April 1860.[1]
In the year of Australia's federation, Oxenham was appointed as Chief Clerk of the Postmaster-General's Department.[2]
In January 1911 he was promoted to Secretary, heading the Postmaster-General's Department.[2] In the position, he represented the Commonwealth at the International Postal Conference in Madrid in February 1921.[3]
Oxenham retired from the Commonwealth Public Service in 1923.[4]
On 27 March 1932, Oxenham died at home in Charles Street Kew, Melbourne.[1][5]
Awards
Oxenham was awarded the distinction of the Imperial Service Order for his public service.[6]
References
- McDonald, D.I., "Oxenham, Justinian (1860–1932)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 22 November 2014
- CA 9: Postmaster-General's Department, Central Administration, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 22 November 2014
- "Postal Business: Mr Oxenham's Mission". Daily Telegraph. Launceston, Tasmania. 17 February 1921. p. 5.
- "Oxenham Retires: Brown Appointed". Northern Territory Times and Gazette. 30 November 1923. p. 5.
- "Mr. J. Oxenham". The Sydney Morning Herald. 28 March 1932. p. 4.
- "Postal Department. Mr. Oxenham Retires. Mr. H. P. Brown His Successor". The West Australian. 30 November 1923. p. 12.
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Preceded by Robert Scott |
Secretary of the Postmaster-General's Department 1911 – 1923 |
Succeeded by Harry Brown |