George Henry Jenkins
Sir George Henry Jenkins CMG (21 September 1843 – 18 July 1911) was an Australian public servant. He served as a clerk in the Parliament of Victoria from 1882 to 1910. In 1901, following the federation of the Australian colonies, he also acted as the inaugural clerk of the Australian House of Representatives. In that capacity he managed the arrangements for the formal opening and first official sitting of the Parliament of Australia.
Sir George Jenkins CMG | |
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Jenkins in 1901 | |
| Born | 21 September 1843 Bedminster, Bristol, England |
| Died | 18 July 1911 (aged 67) |
| Education | Melbourne Grammar School |
| Spouse |
Caroline Kent (m. 1887) |
| Relatives | Arthur Jenkins (son) |
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