William Rupert McCourt CMG (1884 – 17 February 1947) was an Australian public servant who served as Clerk of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.[1]
William McCourt | |
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Clerk of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. | |
In office 1930–1947 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Rupert McCourt 1884 Moss Vale, New South Wales |
Died | 1947 Vaucluse, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | Newington College |
Occupation | Public servant |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | World War I |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Family and education
McCourt was born in Moss Vale, New South Wales the son of William McCourt MLA (1851–1913), a former Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly.[2] He was educated at Newington College in Sydney from 1899 until 1901.[3]
Public and war service
Upon leaving school in 1901, McCourt joined the staff of the Parliament of New South Wales and served in a number of positions before serving as Clerk of the NSW Legislative Assembly from 1930 until 1947. He served as a Lieutenant[4] in World War I[5] and at war's end he and the then second clerk of the Assembly were seconded to the staff of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom for some months.[6]
Honours and travel
McCourt was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1937 in recognition of his services to the New South Wales Parliament.[7] In that year he officially attended the Coronation of King George VI in London.[8]