Walter Bingle

Walter David Bingle was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as head of the Department of Works and Railways.

Life and career

Bingle was born in Newcastle, New South Wales on 12 April 1861. For schooling he attended Newcastle Grammar School, before starting work in his father's shipping agency.
At Federation, Bingle joined the Commonwealth Public Service as a chief clerk in the Department of Home Affairs. Between 1917 and 1926, Bingle was Secretary of the Department of Works and Railways.

Death

Bingle died on 7 August 1928 in Brighton, Melbourne, and was buried in Brighton cemetery.

Awards

Bingle was made a Companion of the Imperial Service Order for his services as Secretary of the Commonwealth Works Department in June 1923.