Maurice Timbs

Background

Timbs was born in 1917.

Career

Timbs joined the Australian Public Service in 1936. After the war, he held a number of positions including Executive Commissioner of the Atomic Energy Commission in the early 1970s. He was promoted to his first Secretary position in January 1973 as haed of the new Department of Services and Property.

Between 1976 and 1984, Timbs was a Christmas Island Phosphate Commissioner.

Achievements

Timbs was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in June 1981. Timbs Street in Casey, Australian Capital Territory is named for Maurice Timbs.

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Born

1917
Died

1994 (aged 77)
Nationality
Australia

Awards

Officer of the Order of Australia Officer of the Order of Australia

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Maurice Timbs

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Officer of the Order of Australia Officer of the Order of Australia