White, T. W. (Thomas Walter), Sir, 1888-1957

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Dates:
Birth 1888-04-26
Death 1957-10-13

Biographical notes:

Pilot, politician, diplomat and writer. White served as Minister for Trade and Customs in the Lyons Cabinet (1933-38) and as Minister for Air and Civil Aviation in the Menzies Government (1949-51). He married Vera Deakin (youngest daughter of Alfred Deakin) in 1922, published the best-selling Guests of the unspeakable in 1928, and was Australian High Commissioner in London between 1951 and 1956.

From the description of Papers. 1912-1992. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225810648

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Subjects:

  • Diplomatic and consular service, Australian
  • Diplomats
  • Politicians

Occupations:

  • Airforce officers
  • Authors
  • Diplomats
  • Politicians

Places:

  • Australia (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)