fbpx
Wikipedia

List of high commissioners of Australia to the United Kingdom

January 01, 1970

The high commissioner of Australia to the United Kingdom is an officer of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the head of the High Commission of the Commonwealth of Australia to United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in London. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary. The high commissioner also serves as Australia's permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization (since 1959),[1] a trustee of the Imperial War Museum and Australia's Commonwealth War Graves Commissioner.

High Commissioner of Australia to the United Kingdom
Incumbent
Stephen Smith
since 26 January 2023
StyleHis/Her Excellency
Reports toMinister for Foreign Affairs
ResidenceStoke Lodge, Hyde Park Gate
SeatHigh Commission of Australia, London
NominatorPrime Minister of Australia
AppointerGovernor-General of Australia
Inaugural holderSir George Reid
Formation22 January 1910
WebsiteAustralian High Commission, United Kingdom
Australia House in London, opened by King George V on 3 August 1918.

On 30 September 2022, the former defence and foreign affairs minister, Stephen Smith, was named as the next high commissioner, and took up office on 26 January 2023.[2][3][4]

Posting history edit

From Federation in 1901, the new Commonwealth government arranged to have all federal matters and communications handled by the various Agents-General of the states in London (acting with shared responsibility). Prior to federation, each of the Australian colonies were represented through the Agents-General, the oldest being South Australia from 1856. From 1905 the Agents-General formed a committee to jointly deal with Australian matters but on 20 February 1906, the Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin, announced the establishment of a dedicated Australian office in London, with the Secretary of the Department of Defence, Muirhead Collins, as the new office head.[5] The States of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia continue to be represented by agents-general. Since the revival of the NSW agent-general in 2021, Tasmania is the only state that does not have an agent-general in London, having abolished its post in 1981 as a cost-saving measure.[6][7]

The High Commission of Australia in London is Australia's oldest diplomatic posting, and was created through the passage of the High Commissioner Act 1909 on 13 December 1909, which established the role as appointed by the Governor-General and defined that they would "act as representative and resident agent of the Commonwealth in the United Kingdom, and in that capacity exercise such powers and perform such duties as are conferred upon and assigned to him by the Governor-General [and] carry out such instructions as he receives from the Minister respecting the commercial, financial, and general interests of the Commonwealth and the States in the United Kingdom and elsewhere."[8] After the appointment of Reid as High Commissioner, Collins continued to serve as Official Secretary to the High Commissioner until his retirement in 1917. On 24 July 1913, King George V laid the foundation stone of Australia House, the future site of the Australia mission, which he also officially opened five years later on 3 August 1918.[5]

The High Commissioner Act was amended several times (1937, 1940, 1945, 1952, 1957, 1966) and was repealed by the High Commission (United Kingdom) Act Repeal Act 1973, when Foreign Minister Don Willesee placed the High Commission under the terms of the Public Service Act like all other diplomatic posts.[9] The new act altered the status of the High Commission to one of equality with all other bilateral posts, in recognition of the fact that Australia's relationship with the United Kingdom had changed.[5] Four of Australia's early prime ministers served terms as High Commissioner after leaving office: Reid, Fisher, Cook and Bruce. The position has also been filled by five people who have served as the leader of the opposition in the Australian parliament: Reid, Fisher, Cook, H.V. Evatt and Alexander Downer. Until 1973, every high commissioner was a former government minister. Since then, a number of senior career diplomats have held the post, although former politicians are still regularly appointed.

From 1975 to 2001, the work of the High Commission was assisted by the Australian Consulate in Manchester. Established on 1 August 1975, the consulate largely dealt with trade and migration matters.[10][11]

Residence edit

Prior to 1950, the high commissioner lived in various rented premises. From 1910, the first high commissioner, Sir George Reid, rented the residence of John Henniker Heaton at 33 Eaton Square, Belgravia.[12][13] In 1927, the government of Prime Minister Stanley Bruce acquired the lease of 18 Ennismore Gardens in Knightsbridge, from the Earl of Listowel (and succeeding Lord Castlemaine as lessee), a four-storey 1858 terrace house, as the residence for high commissioner Sir Granville Ryrie.[14][15][16] This remained the official residence until 1940, when high commissioner Stanley Bruce downsized to a smaller flat during the war years, and it remained empty until 1946, when high commissioner Jack Beasley took up residence.[17][18] However, the Beasleys did not favour the size, style, and expense of this residence, and in late 1946 they moved to a smaller terraced house in Ilchester Place, Holland Park, which remained the official residence until 1950.[19][20][21][22]

However, a need for a standalone official residence was identified by the Department of External Affairs, and a two-storey, 20-room, circa 1838 Georgian style residence known as "Stoke Lodge" at 45 Hyde Park Gate in Kensington was acquired in December 1950, with Resident Minister Eric Harrison, and his wife, being the first occupants.[23][24][25][26] Since 1950, Stoke Lodge has been the official residence of all subsequent high commissioners, and often serves as an official reception venue. On 29 January 1952, high commissioner Sir Thomas White hosted Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh prior to their departure on a tour of Kenya, where Elizabeth would become Queen on 6 February.[27][28] Stoke Lodge was originally built in 1838 by Robert Thew, a major of artillery in the East India Company, and in 1851 was the residence of Italian opera singer, Giulia Grisi.[29] Caroline Ashurst Stansfeld was also resident when she died in 1885.[30]

High commissioners edit

# Officeholder Image Term start date Term end date Time in office Notes
1 Sir George Reid   22 January 1910 (1910-01-22) 10 January 1916 (1916-01-10) 5 years, 353 days [31][32][33]
2 Andrew Fisher   22 January 1916 (1916-01-22) 21 April 1921 (1921-04-21) 5 years, 89 days [34]
– Malcolm Shepherd
(Acting) 		  21 April 1921 (1921-04-21) 11 November 1921 (1921-11-11) 204 days [35]
3 Sir Joseph Cook   11 November 1921 (1921-11-11) 10 May 1927 (1927-05-10) 5 years, 180 days [36]
4 Sir Granville Ryrie   11 May 1927 (1927-05-11) 30 July 1932 (1932-07-30) 5 years, 80 days [37][38][39]
– J. R. Collins
(Acting) 		30 July 1932 (1932-07-30) 7 September 1932 (1932-09-07) 39 days [40]
5 Stanley Bruce
(Resident Minister until 6 October 1933) 		  7 September 1932 (1932-09-07) 5 October 1945 (1945-10-05) 13 years, 28 days [41][42][43][44][45]
– H. V. Evatt
(Resident Minister) 		  5 October 1945 (1945-10-05) 17 October 1945 (1945-10-17) 12 days [46][47]
– John Shiels Duncan
(Acting) 		17 October 1945 (1945-10-17) 24 January 1946 (1946-01-24) 99 days [48][49]
6 Jack Beasley
(Resident Minister until 14 August 1946) 		  24 January 1946 (1946-01-24) 2 September 1949 (1949-09-02) 3 years, 221 days [50][51][52][53][54]
– Sir Norman Mighell
(Acting) 		  2 September 1949 (1949-09-02) 23 April 1950 (1950-04-23) 233 days [55][56]
7 Eric Harrison
(Resident Minister) 		  23 April 1950 (1950-04-23) 30 March 1951 (1951-03-30) 341 days [57][58][59][60][61][62]
– Edwin McCarthy
(Acting) 		  30 March 1951 (1951-03-30) 21 June 1951 (1951-06-21) 83 days [63][64]
8 Sir Thomas White   21 June 1951 (1951-06-21) 20 June 1956 (1956-06-20) 4 years, 365 days [65][66]
– Sir Edwin McCarthy
(Acting) 		  20 June 1956 (1956-06-20) 25 October 1956 (1956-10-25) 127 days [67]
– Sir Eric Harrison   25 October 1956 (1956-10-25) 25 October 1964 (1964-10-25) 8 years, 0 days [68][69][70][71]
9 Sir Alexander Downer   25 October 1964 (1964-10-25) 24 October 1972 (1972-10-24) 7 years, 365 days [72][73][74][75][76]
– Bill Pritchett
(Acting) 		24 October 1972 (1972-10-24) 28 January 1973 (1973-01-28) 96 days [77]
10 John Armstrong   28 January 1973 (1973-01-28) 31 January 1975 (1975-01-31) 2 years, 3 days [78][79][80][81][82]
11 Sir John Bunting   1 February 1975 (1975-02-01) March 1977 (1977-03) 2 years, 1 month [82][83][84][85]
12 Sir Gordon Freeth   March 1977 (1977-03) March 1980 (1980-03) 3 years [86][87][88]
13 Sir James Plimsoll   March 1980 (1980-03) 25 March 1981 (1981-03-25) 1 year [89][90][91]
– Frank Murray
(Acting) 		25 March 1981 (1981-03-25) April 1981 (1981-04) 0 months [92]
14 Sir Victor Garland   April 1981 (1981-04) 21 December 1983 (1983-12-21) 2 years, 8 months [93][94][95]
15 Alfred Parsons 22 December 1983 (1983-12-22) March 1987 (1987-03) 3 years, 2 months [96][97]
16 Doug McClelland   21 March 1987 (1987-03-21) March 1991 (1991-03) 3 years, 11 months [98][99][100]
17 Richard Smith March 1991 (1991-03) April 1994 (1994-04) 3 years, 1 month [101]
18 Neal Blewett   April 1994 (1994-04) 20 March 1998 (1998-03-20) 3 years, 11 months [102]
19 Philip Flood   20 March 1998 (1998-03-20) August 2000 (2000-08) 2 years, 4 months [103]
20 Michael L'Estrange   August 2000 (2000-08) February 2005 (2005-02) 4 years, 6 months [104]
21 Richard Alston   February 2005 (2005-02) September 2008 (2008-09) 3 years, 7 months [105]
22 John Dauth   September 2008 (2008-09) 23 August 2012 (2012-08-23) 3 years, 11 months [106]
23 Mike Rann   23 August 2012 (2012-08-23) 31 March 2014 (2014-03-31) 1 year, 220 days [107]
24 Alexander Downer   31 March 2014 (2014-03-31) 27 April 2018 (2018-04-27) 4 years, 27 days [108][109]
25 George Brandis   3 May 2018 (2018-05-03) 30 April 2022 (2022-04-30) 3 years, 362 days [110][111]
– Lynette Wood
(Acting) 		  30 April 2022 (2022-04-30) 26 January 2023 (2023-01-26) 2 years, 1 day [112]
26 Stephen Smith   26 January 2023 (2023-01-26) Incumbent 1 year, 96 days [2][3][4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "International Maritime Organization (IMO)". Australia Maritime Safety Authority. Australian Government. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b Wong, Penny (30 September 2022). (Press release). Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australian Government. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b Hurst, Daniel (30 September 2022). "Stephen Smith named UK high commissioner as government flags fewer political appointments". The Guardian Australia. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  4. ^ a b Smith, Stephen (27 January 2023). "Presented as the Australian High Commissioner to the U.K". Twitter. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "CA 241: Australian High Commission, United Kingdom [London]". National Archives of Australia. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  6. ^ Turnbull, Greg (14 July 1981). "$20m in rent helps diplomats keep up with the Joneses". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 8.
  7. ^ Bennison, Peter (2006). "Agents-General for Tasmania". The Companion to Tasmanian History. Centre for Tasmanian Historical Studies, University of Tasmania. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  8. ^ "High Commissioner Act 1909 (No. 22)". Federal Register of Legislation. Australian Government. 13 December 1909. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  9. ^ "High Commissioner (United Kingdom) Act Repeal Act 1973". Federal Register of Legislation. Australian Government. 29 November 1973. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  10. ^ "CA 7354: Australian Consulate, Manchester [United Kingdom]". NAA. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  11. ^ "The wizards of Oz". Manchester Evening News. 10 August 2004. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  12. ^ "SIR GEORGE REID". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 8 June 1910. p. 9. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  13. ^ "SIR GEORGE REID". Evening News. New South Wales, Australia. 7 June 1910. p. 6. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  14. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 23 September 1927. p. 3. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  15. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 25 October 1927. p. 10. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  16. ^ "NEAR THE PALACE". The Daily Telegraph. New South Wales, Australia. 23 September 1927. p. 2. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  17. ^ "LONDON RESIDENCE OF HIGH COMMISSIONER Australia Returns to No. l8". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 29 January 1946. p. 6 (Magazine). Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  18. ^ "Mr Beasley In London". The Telegraph. Queensland, Australia. 1 February 1946. p. 5. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  19. ^ "Mr. Beasley to Quit 24-Roomed Residence". News. South Australia. 22 October 1946. p. 1. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  20. ^ "More Modest Home For The Beasleys". The Newcastle Sun. New South Wales, Australia. 25 October 1946. p. 12. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  21. ^ "Mr. Beasley Moving to New Home". Newcastle Morning Herald And Miners' Advocate. New South Wales, Australia. 24 October 1946. p. 1. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  22. ^ "Mrs. Beasley In New Home". The Courier-mail. Queensland, Australia. 17 January 1947. p. 8. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  23. ^ "New Residence For Minister". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 14 December 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  24. ^ "Australia's "Home" in London". The Age. Victoria, Australia. 22 September 1951. p. 5. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  25. ^ "New Australian Official Home In London". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 15 December 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  26. ^ "Australian Minister's New London Home". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 15 December 1950. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  27. ^ "Australians give party for Royal party". The Australian Women's Weekly. Australia, Australia. 6 February 1952. p. 15. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  28. ^ "Aust. menu for Elizabeth". The Daily Telegraph. New South Wales, Australia. 25 January 1952. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  29. ^ Sheppard, F. H. W., ed. (1975). "CHAPTER III - Hyde Park Gate, Kensington Gate and Palace Gate". Survey of London: Volume 38, South Kensington Museums Area. London: London County Council. pp. 26–38. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  30. ^ Kathryn Gleadle (2004). "Caroline Ashurst Stansfeld". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  31. ^ "APPOINTMENT OF HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE COMMONWEALTH". Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. No. 5. Australia. 22 January 1910. p. 48. Retrieved 10 March 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  32. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 16 December 1909. p. 6. Retrieved 15 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  33. ^ "THE HIGH COMMISSIONER". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 28 February 1910. p. 7. Retrieved 15 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  34. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 28 October 1915. p. 6. Retrieved 15 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  35. ^ "THE SECRETARY". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 8 January 1921. p. 12. Retrieved 15 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  36. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 12 November 1921. p. 13. Retrieved 15 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  37. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR AUSTRALIA". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 23 March 1927. p. 16. Retrieved 15 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  38. ^ "Government Gazette Proclamations and Legislation". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 45. Australia, Australia. 5 May 1927. p. 871. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  39. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER". The Telegraph. Queensland, Australia. 8 March 1932. p. 5. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  40. ^ "Sir Granville Ryrie to Leave London This Week". News. South Australia. 27 July 1932. p. 6. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  41. ^ "MR. S. M. BRUCE". The West Australian. Western Australia. 8 September 1932. p. 13. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  42. ^ "Government Gazette Appointments and Employment". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 56. Australia, Australia. 12 October 1933. p. 1401. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  43. ^ "High Commissioner Act 1909-1937". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 53. Australia, Australia. 8 September 1938. p. 2196. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  44. ^ "High Commissioner Act 1909-1940". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 222. Australia, Australia. 14 October 1943. p. 2287. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  45. ^ "High Commissioner Act 1909-1940". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 184. Australia, Australia. 14 September 1944. p. 2142. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  46. ^ "EVATT-BEASLEY MISSIONS ABROAD". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 29 August 1945. p. 5. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  47. ^ "Dr. Evatt Leaves for London". The Australian Worker. New South Wales, Australia. 5 September 1945. p. 1. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  48. ^ "Dr. Evatt Going To Washington". News. South Australia. 12 October 1945. p. 4. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  49. ^ "HIGH COMMISSIONER". The West Australian. Western Australia. 18 October 1945. p. 6. Retrieved 2 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  50. ^ "EVATT AND BEASLEY FOR LONDON". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 29 August 1945. p. 1. Retrieved 10 March 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  51. ^ "ARSENAL FOR THE EMPIRE". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 25 January 1946. p. 3. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  52. ^ "LONDON RESIDENCE OF HIGH COMMISSIONER Australia Returns to No. l8". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 29 January 1946. p. 6 (The Sydney Morning Herald Magazine). Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  53. ^ "MR. BEASLEY'S MISSION". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 21 December 1945. p. 2. Retrieved 10 March 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  54. ^ "Mr. Beasley High Commissioner". The Border Watch. South Australia. 3 August 1946. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  55. ^ "MR. MIGHELL TO RETIRE". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 19 October 1949. p. 5. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  56. ^ "RETIREMENT OF NORMAL RUPERT MIGHELL AS DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 49. Australia, Australia. 24 August 1950. p. 2120. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  57. ^ "Resided Minister in London". Kalgoorlie Miner. Western Australia. 27 April 1950. p. 5. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  58. ^ "Harrison Resident Minister in UK". The Sun. New South Wales, Australia. 16 February 1950. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  59. ^ "HARRISON GETS POST IN LONDON". News. South Australia. 16 February 1950. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  60. ^ "Resident Minister in London". Kalgoorlie Miner. Western Australia. 25 April 1950. p. 5. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  61. ^ "GEORGIAN HOME FOR MR. HARRISON". Illawarra Daily Mercury. New South Wales, Australia. 14 December 1950. p. 2. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  62. ^ "Harrison On Way Home". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 31 March 1951. p. 2. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  63. ^ "OFFICES ABOLISHED, CREATED, ETC". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 23. Australia, Australia. 27 April 1950. p. 984. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  64. ^ "APPOINTMENTS BY CABINET". Cairns Post. Queensland, Australia. 1 April 1950. p. 5. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  65. ^ "APPOINTMENT OF HIGH COMMISSIONED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 47. Australia, Australia. 5 July 1951. p. 1684. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  66. ^ "May Re-enter Politics". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 19 June 1956. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  67. ^ "TALE OVER IN AUGUST HARRISON APPOINTED TO LONDON POST". The Central Queensland Herald. Queensland, Australia. 24 May 1956. p. 9. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  68. ^ "APPOINTMENT OF HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM". Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. No. 63. Australia, Australia. 1 November 1956. p. 3295. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  69. ^ "Sir Eric Harrison For London Post". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 24 May 1956. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  70. ^ "P.M. lauds Sir Eric Harrison". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 26 October 1964. p. 9. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  71. ^ "Audience with the Queen". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 23 October 1964. p. 2. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  72. ^ "Re-appointment of Sir Alexander Downer". Current Notes on International Affairs. 40 (11): 651. 30 November 1969. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  73. ^ "Further term in UK post". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 3 June 1970. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  74. ^ "Re-appointment of Sir Alexander Downer". Current Notes on International Affairs. 42 (10): 564. 31 October 1971. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  75. ^ "Downer reappointed". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 29 September 1971. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  76. ^ "Change in top London post". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 October 1972. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  77. ^ "Australian High Commissioner - London". Current Notes on International Affairs. 43 (10): 533. October 1972. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  78. ^ "Australia's New High Commissioner In London". Current Notes on International Affairs. 43 (12): 594. December 1972. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  79. ^ "Labor stalwart to London post". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 13 December 1972. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  80. ^ "Diplomat sees his job as 'mending fences'". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 14 December 1972. p. 3. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  81. ^ "High Commissioner a 'character'". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 18 December 1974. p. 18. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  82. ^ a b Whitlam, Gough (23 August 1974). "Appointment approved by the Executive Council" (Press release). ParlInfo: Australian Government. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  83. ^ "New Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom". Australian Foreign Affairs Record. 45 (9): 575. September 1974. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  84. ^ "Bunting appointed to UK job". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 24 August 1974. p. 1. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  85. ^ "Diplomat". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 26 February 1975. p. 17. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  86. ^ "Freeth to be new UK envoy". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 February 1977. p. 1. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  87. ^ "PM defends Freeth as UK envoy". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 23 February 1977. p. 11. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  88. ^ "Attitude a cause of UK's decline: Freeth". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 13 March 1980. p. 14. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  89. ^ Peacock, Andrew (4 February 1980). "Appointment of Australian High Commissioner to Britain" (Press release). Australian Government.
  90. ^ "Sir James Plimsoll named as envoy to Britain". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 5 February 1980. p. 1. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  91. ^ "Plimsoll leaves London". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 26 March 1981. p. 7. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  92. ^ "IN BRIEF London changes". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 26 March 1981. p. 3. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  93. ^ "MINISTERS GO IN CABINET SHAKE". Papua New Guinea Post-courier. International, Australia. 3 November 1980. p. 7. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  94. ^ "High commissioner garland may lose his job in London". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 8 March 1983. p. 1. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  95. ^ "British-Australian relations very good, Garland says". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 22 December 1983. p. 8. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  96. ^ "Appointed to Britain". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 19 October 1983. p. 3. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  97. ^ "High Commissioner to UK". Australian Foreign Affairs Record. 54 (10): 630. October 1983. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  98. ^ "McClelland's London job official". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 24 January 1987. p. 7. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  99. ^ "IN BRIEF McClelland arrives". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 23 March 1987. p. 8. Retrieved 30 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  100. ^ "High Commissioner to London". Australian Foreign Affairs Record. 58 (1): 29–30. 31 January 1987. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  101. ^ Evans, Gareth (29 December 1990). "Diplomatic appointment - United Kingdom" (Press release). Australian Government.
  102. ^ Evans, Gareth (13 March 1994). "Diplomatic appointment: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" (Press release). Australian Government.
  103. ^ Downer, Alexander (20 March 1998). (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  104. ^ Howard, John (2 February 2000). . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Press release). Commonwealth of Australia. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  105. ^ Downer, Alexander (17 December 2004). (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  106. ^ Smith, Stephen (6 August 2008). . Australian Government. Archived from the original on 20 August 2008.
  107. ^ Carr, Bob (23 August 2012). "High Commissioner to the United Kingdom" (Press release). Australian Government.
  108. ^ Bishop, Julie (31 March 2014). "High Commissioner to the United Kingdom" (Press release). Australian Government.
  109. ^ Kenny, Mark (18 February 2014). "Labor's man an also-ran as Downer heads for London". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  110. ^ Bishop, Julie (20 March 2018). "High Commissioner to the United Kingdom" (Press release). Australian Government.
  111. ^ Starick, Paul (16 April 2018). "Achilles injury to George Brandis". Adelaide Advertiser. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  112. ^ Osborne, Paul (5 May 2022). "Australia sends senior diplomat to London". 7 News. Retrieved 11 May 2022.

Further reading edit

  • Bridge, Carl; Bongiorno, Frank; Lee, David, eds. (2010). (PDF). Canberra: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. ISBN 9781921612114. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2019.

External links edit

  • Australian High Commission, United Kingdom

January 01, 1970
list, high, commissioners, australia, united, kingdom, high, commissioner, australia, united, kingdom, officer, australian, department, foreign, affairs, trade, head, high, commission, commonwealth, australia, united, kingdom, great, britain, northern, ireland. The high commissioner of Australia to the United Kingdom is an officer of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the head of the High Commission of the Commonwealth of Australia to United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in London The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary The high commissioner also serves as Australia s permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization since 1959 1 a trustee of the Imperial War Museum and Australia s Commonwealth War Graves Commissioner High Commissioner of Australia to the United KingdomIncumbentStephen Smithsince 26 January 2023StyleHis Her ExcellencyReports toMinister for Foreign AffairsResidenceStoke Lodge Hyde Park GateSeatHigh Commission of Australia LondonNominatorPrime Minister of AustraliaAppointerGovernor General of AustraliaInaugural holderSir George ReidFormation22 January 1910WebsiteAustralian High Commission United Kingdom Australia House in London opened by King George V on 3 August 1918 On 30 September 2022 the former defence and foreign affairs minister Stephen Smith was named as the next high commissioner and took up office on 26 January 2023 2 3 4 Contents 1 Posting history 1 1 Residence 2 High commissioners 3 See also 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksPosting history editFrom Federation in 1901 the new Commonwealth government arranged to have all federal matters and communications handled by the various Agents General of the states in London acting with shared responsibility Prior to federation each of the Australian colonies were represented through the Agents General the oldest being South Australia from 1856 From 1905 the Agents General formed a committee to jointly deal with Australian matters but on 20 February 1906 the Prime Minister Alfred Deakin announced the establishment of a dedicated Australian office in London with the Secretary of the Department of Defence Muirhead Collins as the new office head 5 The States of New South Wales Queensland South Australia Victoria and Western Australia continue to be represented by agents general Since the revival of the NSW agent general in 2021 Tasmania is the only state that does not have an agent general in London having abolished its post in 1981 as a cost saving measure 6 7 The High Commission of Australia in London is Australia s oldest diplomatic posting and was created through the passage of the High Commissioner Act 1909 on 13 December 1909 which established the role as appointed by the Governor General and defined that they would act as representative and resident agent of the Commonwealth in the United Kingdom and in that capacity exercise such powers and perform such duties as are conferred upon and assigned to him by the Governor General and carry out such instructions as he receives from the Minister respecting the commercial financial and general interests of the Commonwealth and the States in the United Kingdom and elsewhere 8 After the appointment of Reid as High Commissioner Collins continued to serve as Official Secretary to the High Commissioner until his retirement in 1917 On 24 July 1913 King George V laid the foundation stone of Australia House the future site of the Australia mission which he also officially opened five years later on 3 August 1918 5 The High Commissioner Act was amended several times 1937 1940 1945 1952 1957 1966 and was repealed by the High Commission United Kingdom Act Repeal Act 1973 when Foreign Minister Don Willesee placed the High Commission under the terms of the Public Service Act like all other diplomatic posts 9 The new act altered the status of the High Commission to one of equality with all other bilateral posts in recognition of the fact that Australia s relationship with the United Kingdom had changed 5 Four of Australia s early prime ministers served terms as High Commissioner after leaving office Reid Fisher Cook and Bruce The position has also been filled by five people who have served as the leader of the opposition in the Australian parliament Reid Fisher Cook H V Evatt and Alexander Downer Until 1973 every high commissioner was a former government minister Since then a number of senior career diplomats have held the post although former politicians are still regularly appointed From 1975 to 2001 the work of the High Commission was assisted by the Australian Consulate in Manchester Established on 1 August 1975 the consulate largely dealt with trade and migration matters 10 11 Residence edit Prior to 1950 the high commissioner lived in various rented premises From 1910 the first high commissioner Sir George Reid rented the residence of John Henniker Heaton at 33 Eaton Square Belgravia 12 13 In 1927 the government of Prime Minister Stanley Bruce acquired the lease of 18 Ennismore Gardens in Knightsbridge from the Earl of Listowel and succeeding Lord Castlemaine as lessee a four storey 1858 terrace house as the residence for high commissioner Sir Granville Ryrie 14 15 16 This remained the official residence until 1940 when high commissioner Stanley Bruce downsized to a smaller flat during the war years and it remained empty until 1946 when high commissioner Jack Beasley took up residence 17 18 However the Beasleys did not favour the size style and expense of this residence and in late 1946 they moved to a smaller terraced house in Ilchester Place Holland Park which remained the official residence until 1950 19 20 21 22 However a need for a standalone official residence was identified by the Department of External Affairs and a two storey 20 room circa 1838 Georgian style residence known as Stoke Lodge at 45 Hyde Park Gate in Kensington was acquired in December 1950 with Resident Minister Eric Harrison and his wife being the first occupants 23 24 25 26 Since 1950 Stoke Lodge has been the official residence of all subsequent high commissioners and often serves as an official reception venue On 29 January 1952 high commissioner Sir Thomas White hosted Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh prior to their departure on a tour of Kenya where Elizabeth would become Queen on 6 February 27 28 Stoke Lodge was originally built in 1838 by Robert Thew a major of artillery in the East India Company and in 1851 was the residence of Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi 29 Caroline Ashurst Stansfeld was also resident when she died in 1885 30 High commissioners edit Officeholder Image Term start date Term end date Time in office Notes 1 Sir George Reid nbsp 22 January 1910 1910 01 22 10 January 1916 1916 01 10 5 years 353 days 31 32 33 2 Andrew Fisher nbsp 22 January 1916 1916 01 22 21 April 1921 1921 04 21 5 years 89 days 34 Malcolm Shepherd Acting nbsp 21 April 1921 1921 04 21 11 November 1921 1921 11 11 204 days 35 3 Sir Joseph Cook nbsp 11 November 1921 1921 11 11 10 May 1927 1927 05 10 5 years 180 days 36 4 Sir Granville Ryrie nbsp 11 May 1927 1927 05 11 30 July 1932 1932 07 30 5 years 80 days 37 38 39 J R Collins Acting 30 July 1932 1932 07 30 7 September 1932 1932 09 07 39 days 40 5 Stanley Bruce Resident Minister until 6 October 1933 nbsp 7 September 1932 1932 09 07 5 October 1945 1945 10 05 13 years 28 days 41 42 43 44 45 H V Evatt Resident Minister nbsp 5 October 1945 1945 10 05 17 October 1945 1945 10 17 12 days 46 47 John Shiels Duncan Acting 17 October 1945 1945 10 17 24 January 1946 1946 01 24 99 days 48 49 6 Jack Beasley Resident Minister until 14 August 1946 nbsp 24 January 1946 1946 01 24 2 September 1949 1949 09 02 3 years 221 days 50 51 52 53 54 Sir Norman Mighell Acting nbsp 2 September 1949 1949 09 02 23 April 1950 1950 04 23 233 days 55 56 7 Eric Harrison Resident Minister nbsp 23 April 1950 1950 04 23 30 March 1951 1951 03 30 341 days 57 58 59 60 61 62 Edwin McCarthy Acting nbsp 30 March 1951 1951 03 30 21 June 1951 1951 06 21 83 days 63 64 8 Sir Thomas White nbsp 21 June 1951 1951 06 21 20 June 1956 1956 06 20 4 years 365 days 65 66 Sir Edwin McCarthy Acting nbsp 20 June 1956 1956 06 20 25 October 1956 1956 10 25 127 days 67 Sir Eric Harrison nbsp 25 October 1956 1956 10 25 25 October 1964 1964 10 25 8 years 0 days 68 69 70 71 9 Sir Alexander Downer nbsp 25 October 1964 1964 10 25 24 October 1972 1972 10 24 7 years 365 days 72 73 74 75 76 Bill Pritchett Acting 24 October 1972 1972 10 24 28 January 1973 1973 01 28 96 days 77 10 John Armstrong nbsp 28 January 1973 1973 01 28 31 January 1975 1975 01 31 2 years 3 days 78 79 80 81 82 11 Sir John Bunting nbsp 1 February 1975 1975 02 01 March 1977 1977 03 2 years 1 month 82 83 84 85 12 Sir Gordon Freeth nbsp March 1977 1977 03 March 1980 1980 03 3 years 86 87 88 13 Sir James Plimsoll nbsp March 1980 1980 03 25 March 1981 1981 03 25 1 year 89 90 91 Frank Murray Acting 25 March 1981 1981 03 25 April 1981 1981 04 0 months 92 14 Sir Victor Garland nbsp April 1981 1981 04 21 December 1983 1983 12 21 2 years 8 months 93 94 95 15 Alfred Parsons 22 December 1983 1983 12 22 March 1987 1987 03 3 years 2 months 96 97 16 Doug McClelland nbsp 21 March 1987 1987 03 21 March 1991 1991 03 3 years 11 months 98 99 100 17 Richard Smith March 1991 1991 03 April 1994 1994 04 3 years 1 month 101 18 Neal Blewett nbsp April 1994 1994 04 20 March 1998 1998 03 20 3 years 11 months 102 19 Philip Flood nbsp 20 March 1998 1998 03 20 August 2000 2000 08 2 years 4 months 103 20 Michael L Estrange nbsp August 2000 2000 08 February 2005 2005 02 4 years 6 months 104 21 Richard Alston nbsp February 2005 2005 02 September 2008 2008 09 3 years 7 months 105 22 John Dauth nbsp September 2008 2008 09 23 August 2012 2012 08 23 3 years 11 months 106 23 Mike Rann nbsp 23 August 2012 2012 08 23 31 March 2014 2014 03 31 1 year 220 days 107 24 Alexander Downer nbsp 31 March 2014 2014 03 31 27 April 2018 2018 04 27 4 years 27 days 108 109 25 George Brandis nbsp 3 May 2018 2018 05 03 30 April 2022 2022 04 30 3 years 362 days 110 111 Lynette Wood Acting nbsp 30 April 2022 2022 04 30 26 January 2023 2023 01 26 2 years 1 day 112 26 Stephen Smith nbsp 26 January 2023 2023 01 26 Incumbent 1 year 96 days 2 3 4 See also editList of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Australia Australia United Kingdom relations Agent General for New South WalesReferences edit International Maritime Organization IMO Australia Maritime Safety Authority Australian Government Retrieved 28 May 2015 a b Wong Penny 30 September 2022 Appointment of Australian Ambassadors High Commissioners and Consuls General Press release Minister for Foreign Affairs Australian Government Archived from the original on 17 October 2022 Retrieved 5 November 2022 a b Hurst Daniel 30 September 2022 Stephen Smith named UK high commissioner as government flags fewer political appointments The Guardian Australia Retrieved 5 November 2022 a b Smith Stephen 27 January 2023 Presented as the Australian High Commissioner to the U K Twitter Retrieved 27 January 2023 a b c CA 241 Australian High Commission United Kingdom London National Archives of Australia Retrieved 10 March 2018 Turnbull Greg 14 July 1981 20m in rent helps diplomats keep up with the Joneses The Sydney Morning Herald p 8 Bennison Peter 2006 Agents General for Tasmania The Companion to Tasmanian History Centre for Tasmanian Historical Studies University of Tasmania Retrieved 15 January 2022 High Commissioner Act 1909 No 22 Federal Register of Legislation Australian Government 13 December 1909 Retrieved 10 March 2018 High Commissioner United Kingdom Act Repeal Act 1973 Federal Register of Legislation Australian Government 29 November 1973 Retrieved 10 March 2018 CA 7354 Australian Consulate Manchester United Kingdom NAA Retrieved 8 March 2018 The wizards of Oz Manchester Evening News 10 August 2004 Retrieved 8 March 2018 SIR GEORGE REID The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 8 June 1910 p 9 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia SIR GEORGE REID Evening News New South Wales Australia 7 June 1910 p 6 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 23 September 1927 p 3 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 25 October 1927 p 10 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia NEAR THE PALACE The Daily Telegraph New South Wales Australia 23 September 1927 p 2 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia LONDON RESIDENCE OF HIGH COMMISSIONER Australia Returns to No l8 The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 29 January 1946 p 6 Magazine Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Mr Beasley In London The Telegraph Queensland Australia 1 February 1946 p 5 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Mr Beasley to Quit 24 Roomed Residence News South Australia 22 October 1946 p 1 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia More Modest Home For The Beasleys The Newcastle Sun New South Wales Australia 25 October 1946 p 12 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Mr Beasley Moving to New Home Newcastle Morning Herald And Miners Advocate New South Wales Australia 24 October 1946 p 1 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Mrs Beasley In New Home The Courier mail Queensland Australia 17 January 1947 p 8 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia New Residence For Minister The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 14 December 1950 p 4 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Australia s Home in London The Age Victoria Australia 22 September 1951 p 5 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia New Australian Official Home In London The Advertiser Adelaide South Australia 15 December 1950 p 4 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Australian Minister s New London Home The Advertiser Adelaide South Australia 15 December 1950 p 4 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Australians give party for Royal party The Australian Women s Weekly Australia Australia 6 February 1952 p 15 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Aust menu for Elizabeth The Daily Telegraph New South Wales Australia 25 January 1952 p 4 Retrieved 4 March 2023 via National Library of Australia Sheppard F H W ed 1975 CHAPTER III Hyde Park Gate Kensington Gate and Palace Gate Survey of London Volume 38 South Kensington Museums Area London London County Council pp 26 38 Retrieved 4 March 2023 Kathryn Gleadle 2004 Caroline Ashurst Stansfeld Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Oxford University Press Retrieved 23 June 2013 APPOINTMENT OF HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE COMMONWEALTH Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No 5 Australia 22 January 1910 p 48 Retrieved 10 March 2018 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 16 December 1909 p 6 Retrieved 15 February 2018 via National Library of Australia THE HIGH COMMISSIONER The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 28 February 1910 p 7 Retrieved 15 February 2018 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 28 October 1915 p 6 Retrieved 15 February 2018 via National Library of Australia THE SECRETARY The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 8 January 1921 p 12 Retrieved 15 February 2018 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 12 November 1921 p 13 Retrieved 15 February 2018 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR AUSTRALIA The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 23 March 1927 p 16 Retrieved 15 February 2018 via National Library of Australia Government Gazette Proclamations and Legislation Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 45 Australia Australia 5 May 1927 p 871 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER The Telegraph Queensland Australia 8 March 1932 p 5 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Sir Granville Ryrie to Leave London This Week News South Australia 27 July 1932 p 6 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia MR S M BRUCE The West Australian Western Australia 8 September 1932 p 13 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Government Gazette Appointments and Employment Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 56 Australia Australia 12 October 1933 p 1401 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia High Commissioner Act 1909 1937 Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 53 Australia Australia 8 September 1938 p 2196 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia High Commissioner Act 1909 1940 Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 222 Australia Australia 14 October 1943 p 2287 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia High Commissioner Act 1909 1940 Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 184 Australia Australia 14 September 1944 p 2142 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia EVATT BEASLEY MISSIONS ABROAD The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 29 August 1945 p 5 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Dr Evatt Leaves for London The Australian Worker New South Wales Australia 5 September 1945 p 1 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Dr Evatt Going To Washington News South Australia 12 October 1945 p 4 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia HIGH COMMISSIONER The West Australian Western Australia 18 October 1945 p 6 Retrieved 2 July 2022 via National Library of Australia EVATT AND BEASLEY FOR LONDON The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 29 August 1945 p 1 Retrieved 10 March 2018 via National Library of Australia ARSENAL FOR THE EMPIRE The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 25 January 1946 p 3 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia LONDON RESIDENCE OF HIGH COMMISSIONER Australia Returns to No l8 The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 29 January 1946 p 6 The Sydney Morning Herald Magazine Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia MR BEASLEY S MISSION The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 21 December 1945 p 2 Retrieved 10 March 2018 via National Library of Australia Mr Beasley High Commissioner The Border Watch South Australia 3 August 1946 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia MR MIGHELL TO RETIRE The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 19 October 1949 p 5 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia RETIREMENT OF NORMAL RUPERT MIGHELL AS DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 49 Australia Australia 24 August 1950 p 2120 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Resided Minister in London Kalgoorlie Miner Western Australia 27 April 1950 p 5 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Harrison Resident Minister in UK The Sun New South Wales Australia 16 February 1950 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia HARRISON GETS POST IN LONDON News South Australia 16 February 1950 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Resident Minister in London Kalgoorlie Miner Western Australia 25 April 1950 p 5 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia GEORGIAN HOME FOR MR HARRISON Illawarra Daily Mercury New South Wales Australia 14 December 1950 p 2 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Harrison On Way Home The Sydney Morning Herald New South Wales Australia 31 March 1951 p 2 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia OFFICES ABOLISHED CREATED ETC Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 23 Australia Australia 27 April 1950 p 984 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia APPOINTMENTS BY CABINET Cairns Post Queensland Australia 1 April 1950 p 5 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia APPOINTMENT OF HIGH COMMISSIONED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette No 47 Australia Australia 5 July 1951 p 1684 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia May Re enter Politics The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 19 June 1956 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia TALE OVER IN AUGUST HARRISON APPOINTED TO LONDON POST The Central Queensland Herald Queensland Australia 24 May 1956 p 9 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia APPOINTMENT OF HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No 63 Australia Australia 1 November 1956 p 3295 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Sir Eric Harrison For London Post The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 24 May 1956 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia P M lauds Sir Eric Harrison The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 26 October 1964 p 9 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Audience with the Queen The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 23 October 1964 p 2 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Re appointment of Sir Alexander Downer Current Notes on International Affairs 40 11 651 30 November 1969 Retrieved 1 July 2022 Further term in UK post The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 3 June 1970 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Re appointment of Sir Alexander Downer Current Notes on International Affairs 42 10 564 31 October 1971 Retrieved 1 July 2022 Downer reappointed The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 29 September 1971 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Change in top London post The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 21 October 1972 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Australian High Commissioner London Current Notes on International Affairs 43 10 533 October 1972 Retrieved 1 July 2022 Australia s New High Commissioner In London Current Notes on International Affairs 43 12 594 December 1972 Retrieved 1 July 2022 Labor stalwart to London post The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 13 December 1972 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Diplomat sees his job as mending fences The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 14 December 1972 p 3 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia High Commissioner a character The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 18 December 1974 p 18 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia a b Whitlam Gough 23 August 1974 Appointment approved by the Executive Council Press release ParlInfo Australian Government Retrieved 30 June 2022 New Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Australian Foreign Affairs Record 45 9 575 September 1974 Retrieved 1 July 2022 Bunting appointed to UK job The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 24 August 1974 p 1 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Diplomat The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 26 February 1975 p 17 Retrieved 1 July 2022 via National Library of Australia Freeth to be new UK envoy The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 21 February 1977 p 1 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia PM defends Freeth as UK envoy The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 23 February 1977 p 11 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia Attitude a cause of UK s decline Freeth The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 13 March 1980 p 14 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia Peacock Andrew 4 February 1980 Appointment of Australian High Commissioner to Britain Press release Australian Government Sir James Plimsoll named as envoy to Britain The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 5 February 1980 p 1 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia Plimsoll leaves London The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 26 March 1981 p 7 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia IN BRIEF London changes The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 26 March 1981 p 3 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia MINISTERS GO IN CABINET SHAKE Papua New Guinea Post courier International Australia 3 November 1980 p 7 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia High commissioner garland may lose his job in London The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 8 March 1983 p 1 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia British Australian relations very good Garland says The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 22 December 1983 p 8 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia Appointed to Britain The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 19 October 1983 p 3 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia High Commissioner to UK Australian Foreign Affairs Record 54 10 630 October 1983 Retrieved 30 June 2022 McClelland s London job official The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 24 January 1987 p 7 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia IN BRIEF McClelland arrives The Canberra Times Australian Capital Territory Australia 23 March 1987 p 8 Retrieved 30 June 2022 via National Library of Australia High Commissioner to London Australian Foreign Affairs Record 58 1 29 30 31 January 1987 Retrieved 30 June 2022 Evans Gareth 29 December 1990 Diplomatic appointment United Kingdom Press release Australian Government Evans Gareth 13 March 1994 Diplomatic appointment United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Press release Australian Government Downer Alexander 20 March 1998 Diplomatic Appointment High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Press release Australian Government Archived from the original on 12 February 2014 Howard John 2 February 2000 Diplomatic Appointment High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Press release Commonwealth of Australia Archived from the original on 10 November 2013 Retrieved 10 November 2013 Downer Alexander 17 December 2004 Diplomatic Appointment High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Press release Australian Government Archived from the original on 12 February 2014 Smith Stephen 6 August 2008 Diplomatic Appointment High Commissioner to United Kingdom Australian Government Archived from the original on 20 August 2008 Carr Bob 23 August 2012 High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Press release Australian Government Bishop Julie 31 March 2014 High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Press release Australian Government Kenny Mark 18 February 2014 Labor s man an also ran as Downer heads for London The Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 30 June 2022 Bishop Julie 20 March 2018 High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Press release Australian Government Starick Paul 16 April 2018 Achilles injury to George Brandis Adelaide Advertiser Retrieved 22 April 2018 Osborne Paul 5 May 2022 Australia sends senior diplomat to London 7 News Retrieved 11 May 2022 Further reading editBridge Carl Bongiorno Frank Lee David eds 2010 The High Commissioners Australia s Representatives in the United Kingdom 1910 2010 PDF Canberra Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ISBN 9781921612114 Archived from the original PDF on 24 March 2019 External links editAustralian High Commission United Kingdom Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of high commissioners of Australia to the United Kingdom amp oldid 1212851208, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

article

, read, download, free, free download, mp3, video, mp4, 3gp, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, picture, music, song, movie, book, game, games.