Jack Keith Murray
Sir Jack Keith Murray, KBE, ED (8 February 1889 – 10 December 1979), often cited as J. K. Murray, was an Australian colonial administrator, army officer, and educator. He was Administrator of the Australian Territory of Papua and New Guinea, and foundation Professor of Agriculture at the Queensland Agricultural College (now University of Queensland, Gatton campus).
Sir Jack Keith Murray | |
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Murray in military uniform. | |
| Administrator of Papua and New Guinea | |
| In office 11 October 1945 – 5 June 1952 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Governors General | Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester William McKell |
| Prime Minister | Ben Chifley Robert Menzies |
| Preceded by | Basil Morris |
| Succeeded by | Donald Cleland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jack Keith Murray 8 February 1889 Middle Brighton, Colony of Victoria |
| Died | 10 December 1979 (aged 90) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | West Chapel, Mount Gravatt, Queensland |
| Citizenship | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse |
Evelyn Andrews
(m. 1924) |
| Parent | E. M. Murray (mother) |
| Education | St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill |
| Alma mater | |
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| Civilian awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1918 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Australian Army Veterinary Corps |
| Commands | 25th Battalion, Darling Downs Regiment |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Military awards | Efficiency Decoration |
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