Clarrie Harders Explained

Sir Clarrie Harders
Office1:Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department
Term Start1:29 June 1970
Term End1:1979
Birth Name:Clarence Waldemar Harders
Birth Date:1 March 1915
Occupation:Public servant
Nationality: Australian
Alma Mater:University of Adelaide

Sir Clarence Waldemar "Clarrie" Harders (1 March 191522 February 1997) was a senior Australian public servant best known for his time as Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department in the 1970s.

Life and career

Clarrie Harders was born on 1 March 1915.[1]

He was appointed Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department on 29 June 1970.[2]

In 1979, Harders retired from his position as Secretary of the Attorney-General's department and was appointed legal adviser to the Department of Foreign Affairs.[3]

After leaving the Australian Public Service, Harders went on to become a consultant with a major law firm.[4]

Harders died on 22 February 1997.[5] [6] [7]

Awards

Harders was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1969, whilst Deputy Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department. He was knighted in recognition of his public service in June 1977.

Notes and References

  1. News: New A-G named: Foreign Affairs job for Harders likely. 4 July 1979. The Canberra Times. 3. Bruce. Juddery. Bruce Juddery.
  2. News: New chiefs settle future of office. Bruce. Juddery. Bruce Juddery. 6. The Canberra Times. 30 June 1970.
  3. News: Harders post. 3. The Canberra Times. 5 July 1979.
  4. News: Hard for backbenchers to influence legislative style. 25 April 1982. 4. The Canberra Times.
  5. OBITUARY: Sir Clarrie Harders. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 1997. 28. 2. 10.1080/00450619609411354. 63–65. Harders . Sir Clarrie .
  6. News: An Adviser Who Gave His All. 10 March 1997. Gough. Whitlam. Tom. Hughes. The Sydney Morning Herald.
  7. News: The Australian. A mandarin for all seasons. 4 March 1997.