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Edgar John Field [B 6326] • Photograph

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Summary

Edgar John Field Director of Lands. Born Naracoorte 1874, son of Inspector Field of Port Augusta. Entered public service in Lands Department in January 1891. Accountant in Crown Lands Department 1902.Chief Clerk and Accountant 1909. Chief Immigration Officer 1911-14. Supervisor of Drought Relief to Farmers, 1914-15. In 1917 re-organised the Department of Lands and was appointed head of the department as Secretary for Lands. Held this position from April 1917 until March 1923. Chairman of Royal Commission to investigate irrigation and soldier settlement 1923. Chairman of Irrigation and Drainage Commission, 1923 to 1930. October 1930 appointed director of Lands in charge of the amalgamated Departments of Lands, Irrigation and Soldier Settlement. Since 1926 Deputy Chairman of State Bank. 1931 Member of Committee to advise government re farmer's relief. 1933 Member of Committee to advise government re debt adjustment in respect of the agricultural and pastoral industries. 1933 Companion of the Imperial Service Order. 1896-1902 Hon. Secretary of Public Service Association. 1925 Chairman of Public Service Provident Fund.

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Physical description

Photograph; 10.1 cm 15.1 cm

Dates / Publication details

1933

Photographer

Hammer & Co

Collection

Part of Portrait Collection

Subject

Field, Edgar John, 1874-1967

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Digitisation information

Date

01/08/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

2,323 x 3,516 pixels (8.2 MP)

Size

8.20 MB

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