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William John Jungwirth

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William John Jungwirth
Born(1897-08-10)10 August 1897
Died25 January 1981(1981-01-25) (aged 83)
NationalityAustralian
Spouse(s)Alice Ruth Powell (1923-1938; her death)[1]
Annie Edna Tamblyn (1942-1981; his death)

Sir William John Jungwirth CMG (10 August 1897 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia - 25 January 1981 in Kew, Victoria, Australia) was an Australian public servant, serving various Victorian premiers.[2]

Jungwirth received his knighthood in January 1957 for his handling of Duke of Edinburgh's visit for the 1956 Summer Olympics.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Mrs. Ruth Jungwirth". The Argus (1848-1957). 14 July 1938. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  2. ^ Kendall, F. J. (2007). "Sir William John Jungwirth". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  3. ^ "ROYAL REWARD FOR THE GAMES QUEEN GIVES KNIGHTHOODS FOR OLYMPICS". The Argus. 1 January 1957. Retrieved 15 June 2016.