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Walter David Bingle ISO (12 April 1861 – 7 August 1928) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as head of the Department of Works and Railways.
Walter Bingle | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Works and Railways | |
| In office 28 September 1917 – 11 April 1926 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter David Bingle 12 April 1861 Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Died | 7 August 1928 (aged 67) Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Resting place | Brighton Cemetery |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Bingle was born in Newcastle, New South Wales on 12 April 1861. For schooling he attended Newcastle Grammar School, before starting work in his father's shipping agency.[1]
At Federation, Bingle joined the Commonwealth Public Service as a chief clerk in the Department of Home Affairs.[2] Between 1917 and 1926, Bingle was Secretary of the Department of Works and Railways.[3]
Bingle died on 7 August 1928 in Brighton, Melbourne, and was buried in Brighton cemetery.[1]
Bingle was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order for his services as Secretary of the Commonwealth Works Department in June 1923.[4]
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