Henry Bland (public servant)
Sir Henry Armand Bland (28 December 1909 – 8 November 1997) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Secretary of the Department of Defence from 1968 to 1970.
Sir Henry Bland | |
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Sir Henry Bland (3rd from left) is shown a 106mm recoilless rifle at Fire Support Base Diggers' Rest, October 1969 | |
| Secretary of the Department of Defence | |
| In office 1 May 1968 – 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Ted Hicks |
| Succeeded by | Sir Arthur Tange |
| Secretary of the Department of Labour and National Service | |
| In office 1952–1968 | |
| Preceded by | William Funnell |
| Succeeded by | Hal Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 December 1909 Randwick, New South Wales |
| Died | 8 November 1997 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Rosamund Nickal (m. 1933–97; his death) |
| Parent | Francis Bland |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney, LLB (Hons) |
| Occupation | Public servant |
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