Background
Driver was born on 25 November 1909 in Albany, Western Australia.
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Arthur Driver
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Education
In 1918 his family moved to Perth, where he was educated. He graduated from University of Western Australia in 1930.
Career
He was the Administrator of the Northern Territory between 1946 and 1951. His main secondary education was undertaken at Hale School, Perth, where he became head prefect. Outside of his studies, he was very active in sports, competing in the school cricket, football and athletics teams.
He went on to study at the University of Western Australia.
He continued to be a prominent sportsman, particularly in rowing and athletics. Between 1928 and 1940, Driver worked as a civil engineer for the Public Works Department of Western Australia.
He rose through the ranks, and in February 1944 was appointed Brigade Major. In 1945, he became a General Staff Officer and worked at Advanced Land Headquarters. After the war, he returned to working in the Public Works Department, until he was appointed Administrator of the Northern Territory on 1 July 1946.
He remained in this position until his resignation on 30 June 1951.
After this, he moved to Italy to work as the Chief Australian Migration Officer. He spent several subsequent years working in the field of migration. He died on 18 May 1981.
Achievements
Membership
During the Second World War, he served in the army, initially as a member of the 2/4th Pioneer Battalion and then with the 23rd Australian Infantry Brigade.
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Nationality
Australian