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==Life and career==
==Life and career==
George Watt was born in [[Hawthorn, Melbourne]] on 2 June 1890.<ref name=Nethercote>{{citation|url=http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/watt-george-percival-norman-15845|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130514140734/http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/watt-george-percival-norman-15845|deadurl=no|archivedate=14 May 2013|title=Watt, George Percival Norman (1890–1983)|first=J.R.|last=Nethercote|work=Australian Dictionary of Biography|publisher=Australian National University}}</ref> He was schooled at Auburn State School in [[Hawthorn East, Victoria|Hawthorn East]] and [[Wesley College (Victoria)|Wesley College]].<ref name=Nethercote/>
George Watt was born in [[Hawthorn, Melbourne]] on 2 June 1890.<ref name=Nethercote>{{cite dictionary|url=http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/watt-george-percival-norman-15845|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514140734/http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/watt-george-percival-norman-15845|url-status=live|archivedate=14 May 2013|title=Watt, George Percival Norman (1890–1983)|first=J.R.|last=Nethercote|dictionary=Australian Dictionary of Biography|publisher=Australian National University}}</ref> He was schooled at Auburn State School and [[Wesley College (Victoria)|Wesley College]].<ref name=Nethercote/>


He joined the [[Australian Public Service]] in the [[Department of Defence (1901–1921)|Department of Defence]] in 1908.<ref name=Nethercote/> During World War II, he was transferred on a temporary basis to the Department of the Treasury, serving as the head of the defence division in Melbourne.<ref name=Nethercote/> He became the Secretary of the Treasury in November 1948, after having acted in the role since February 1948.<ref>{{cite news|title=New Treasury Secretary|newspaper=Daily Advertiser|date=11 February 1948|page=1}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mr. Watt appointed to Treasury|date=11 February 1948|page=1|newspaper=The Canberra Times|url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/2737382}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/81570112|title=Dr. Coombes to be Governor: Commonwealth Bank Appointment|date=23 November 1948|page=2|newspaper=The Northern Miner}}</ref>
He joined the [[Australian Public Service]] in the [[Department of Defence (1901–1921)|Department of Defence]] in 1908.<ref name=Nethercote/> During World War II, he was transferred on a temporary basis to the Department of the Treasury, serving as the head of the defence division in Melbourne.<ref name=Nethercote/> He became the Secretary of the Treasury in November 1948, after having acted in the role since February 1948.<ref>{{cite news|title=New Treasury Secretary|newspaper=Daily Advertiser|date=11 February 1948|page=1}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mr. Watt appointed to Treasury|date=11 February 1948|page=1|newspaper=The Canberra Times|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2737382}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81570112|title=Dr. Coombes to be Governor: Commonwealth Bank Appointment|date=23 November 1948|page=2|newspaper=The Northern Miner}}</ref>


In March 1951 Watt retired from his Secretary role to become chairman of the National Airlines Commission.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Argus|date=17 March 1951|page=3|title=Treasury chief for Airlines|url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/23041117}}</ref>
In March 1951 Watt retired from his Secretary role to become chairman of the National Airlines Commission.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Argus|date=17 March 1951|page=3|title=Treasury chief for Airlines|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23041117}}</ref>


Watt died on 21 July 1983, aged 93.<ref name=Nethercote/>
Watt died on 21 July 1983, aged 93.<ref name=Nethercote/>


==Awards==
==Awards==
Watt was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in June 1951.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1064477&search_type=quick&showInd=true|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140501062429/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1064477&search_type=quick&showInd=true|archivedate=1 May 2014|title=Search Australian Honours: WATT, George Percival Norman|publisher=Australian Government|work=itsanhonour.gov.au}}</ref> He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in June&nbsp;1957 for services to civil aviation in Australia.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1066290&search_type=quick&showInd=true|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140501062606/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1066290&search_type=quick&showInd=true|archivedate=1 May 2014|title=Search Australian Honours: WATT, George Percival Norman|publisher=Australian Government|work=itsanhonour.gov.au}}</ref>
Watt was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in June 1951.<ref>{{citation|url=https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1064477|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501062429/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1064477&search_type=quick&showInd=true|archivedate=1 May 2014|title=Search Australian Honours: WATT, George Percival Norman|publisher=Australian Government|work=itsanhonour.gov.au}}</ref> He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in June&nbsp;1957 for services to civil aviation in Australia.<ref>{{citation|url=https://honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/awards/1066290|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501062606/http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1066290&search_type=quick&showInd=true|archivedate=1 May 2014|title=Search Australian Honours: WATT, George Percival Norman|publisher=Australian Government|work=itsanhonour.gov.au}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 4 January 2024

George Watt
CBE CMG
Secretary of the Department of the Treasury
In office
23 November 1948 – 31 March 1951
Personal details
Born
George Percival Norman Watt

(1890-06-02)2 June 1890
Hawthorn, Melbourne
Died21 July 1983(1983-07-21) (aged 93)
NationalityAustralia Australian
Spouse(s)Nellie Victoria May Hough
(m. 1916–1963)
OccupationPublic servant

George Percival Norman Watt CBE CMG (2 June 1890 – 21 July 1983) was a senior Australian public servant and company director. He was Secretary of the Department of the Treasury between November 1948 and March 1951.

Life and career

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George Watt was born in Hawthorn, Melbourne on 2 June 1890.[1] He was schooled at Auburn State School and Wesley College.[1]

He joined the Australian Public Service in the Department of Defence in 1908.[1] During World War II, he was transferred on a temporary basis to the Department of the Treasury, serving as the head of the defence division in Melbourne.[1] He became the Secretary of the Treasury in November 1948, after having acted in the role since February 1948.[2][3][4]

In March 1951 Watt retired from his Secretary role to become chairman of the National Airlines Commission.[5]

Watt died on 21 July 1983, aged 93.[1]

Awards

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Watt was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in June 1951.[6] He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in June 1957 for services to civil aviation in Australia.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Nethercote, J.R. "Watt, George Percival Norman (1890–1983)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013.
  2. ^ "New Treasury Secretary". Daily Advertiser. 11 February 1948. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Mr. Watt appointed to Treasury". The Canberra Times. 11 February 1948. p. 1.
  4. ^ "Dr. Coombes to be Governor: Commonwealth Bank Appointment". The Northern Miner. 23 November 1948. p. 2.
  5. ^ "Treasury chief for Airlines". The Argus. 17 March 1951. p. 3.
  6. ^ "Search Australian Honours: WATT, George Percival Norman", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 1 May 2014
  7. ^ "Search Australian Honours: WATT, George Percival Norman", itsanhonour.gov.au, Australian Government, archived from the original on 1 May 2014
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