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John William Israel
Commonwealth Auditor-General
In office
1902–1926
Personal details
Born(1850-07-04)4 July 1850
Launceston, Tasmania
Died30 May 1926(1926-05-30) (aged 75)
Kew, Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralia Australian
Spouse(s)Jane, née McDonald (m. 1883)
OccupationPublic servant

John William Israel ISO (4 July 1850 – 30 May 1926) was a Commonwealth Auditor-General for the Australian Government between 1902 and 1926.

Life and career

Israel was born in Launceston, Tasmania on 4 July 1850 to parents Adelaide Maria and John Cashmore Israel.[1]

Israel was appointed as Australia's first Commonwealth Auditor-General, leaving his appointment as State Auditor-General in Tasmania to take up the Australian Public Service position.[2]

Israel died of cancer in Kew, Melbourne on 30 May 1926.[1]

Awards

In 1916, Israel was awarded the distinction of the Imperial Service Order for his public service.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Chapman, R.J.K., "Israel, John William (1850–1926)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University, archived from the original on 25 November 2014 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ CA 559: Auditor-General's Office, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 25 November 2014
  3. ^ CP 700: John William Israel ISO, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 25 November 2014
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Commonwealth Auditor-General
1902 – 1926
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