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Australian public servant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gwyn Howells CB (13 May 1918 – 26 July 1997) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as Director-General of the Department of Health.
Gwyn Howells | |
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Director-General of the Department of Health | |
In office 1 September 1973 – 31 December 1982 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Birmingham, England 13 May 1918 |
Died | 26 July 1997 79) | (aged
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse(s) | Simone (née Maufe) (m. 1941–1997; his death) |
Alma mater | University of London |
Occupation | Public servant |
Howells was born on 13 May 1918 in Birmingham, England.[1][2] He studied at the University of London.[2]
He joined the Department of Health in 1966, as first assistant director-general in charge of the tuberculosis division.[3]
Howells was appointed Director-General of Health in 1973.[4][5] He left the position on 31 December 1982, five months ahead of his official date of retirement.[6]
Howells died on 26 July 1997.[1]
In the 1979 Queen's Birthday Honours Howells was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath for service as Director-General of the Department of Health.[7]
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