Murray Tyrrell
Sir Murray Louis Tyrrell KCVO, CBE (1 December 1913 – 13 July 1994) was an Australian public servant, noted as the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia for a record term of 26 years, 1947–73, in which time he served six governors-general.
Murray Tyrrell | |
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Murray and Ellen Tyrrell on their wedding day, 6 May 1939 | |
| Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia | |
| In office 25 March 1947 – 30 January 1973 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Governors‑General | Sir William McKell (1947–53) Sir William Slim (1953–60) The Viscount Dunrossil (1960–61) The Viscount De L'Isle (1961–65) The Lord Casey (1965–69) Sir Paul Hasluck (1969–73) |
| Preceded by | Sir Leighton Bracegirdle |
| Succeeded by | Sir David Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Murray Louis Tyrrell 1 December 1913 Kilmore, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 13 July 1994 (aged 80) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Spouse |
Ellen St Clair Greig
(m. 1939) |
| Children | 3 |
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