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William John Jungwirth
Born(1897-08-10)10 August 1897
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Died25 January 1981(1981-01-25) (aged 83)
Kew, Melbourne Australia
NationalityAustralian
Spouse(s)Alice Ruth Powell (1923-1938; her death)
Annie Edna Tamblyn (1942-1981; his death)

Sir William John Jungwirth CMG (10 August 1897 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia - 25 January 1981 in Kew, Victoria, Australia) was an Australian public servant, serving various Victorian premiers.

Jungwirth received his knighthood in January 1957 for his handling of Duke of Edinburgh's visit for the 1956 Summer Olympics.

References

  1. "Mrs. Ruth Jungwirth". The Argus (1848-1957). 14 July 1938. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  2. Kendall, F. J. (2007). "Sir William John Jungwirth". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  3. "ROYAL REWARD FOR THE GAMES QUEEN GIVES KNIGHTHOODS FOR OLYMPICS". The Argus. 1 January 1957. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
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