Papers of Bert and Jean Senger, 1947-2008 (bulk 1947-1962)
- Bib ID:
- 6388177
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Senger, Bert, 1910-1994
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1947 and 2008]
- 0.06 m (2 folders)
- Summary:
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MS Acc13.097 comprises papers relating to Bert and Jean Senger, including 19 letters written by Jean Senger to Mary Wheeler discussing life as a diplomat's wife in various places, including Washington, Rome, and Canberra; 24 photographs; a photocopy of Jean Senger's death certificate; Bert Senger's passport; and two letters of introduction for Bert Senger from former Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies to use in the USA and Europe (2 folders).
- Biography/History:
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Albert (Bert) Leopold Senger, 1910-1994. Commonwealth public servant. Deputy Secretary, Department of Primary Industry 1964-72. Began his career with the State Savings Bank of Victoria 1927-35, and worked as an investment consultant 1935-41 before moving to Canberra to serve the Commonwealth Treasury 1941-46. Chief Economist for the Australian Wool Realisation Commission in Melbourne 1946-51. Appointed first Australian Trade Commissioner for Southern Europe and Commercial Counsellor at the Australian Legation in Rome 1951-54 and posted as Trade Commissioner to Washington DC 1954-56. First Assistant Secretary, Department of Primary Industry 1956-64. Served as Government representative on several boards overseeing produce such as wool, wine, tobacco and canned fruits. Appointed an Officer in the Order of the British Empire in 1961.
Jean Senger was the wife of Bert Senger.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS Acc13.097.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1947-2008
- Other authors/contributors:
- Senger, Jean
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Bert and Jean Senger’s copyright material permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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