Introduction
Atlee Arthur Hunt CMG (7 November 1864 – 19 September 1935) was a senior official in the Australian Public Service. He was appointed Secretary of the Department of External Affairs in 1901, the year of Australia's Federation.
Life and career
Atlee Hunt was born in Fitzroy River, Queensland on 7 November 1864. He was educated at Balmain Public School and Sydney Grammar School.
Hunt began his career at the New South Wales Lands Department in 1879. To study for the Bar, Hunt resigned from the department in 1887. He was admitted to the Bar in 1892 and practiced until late 1900.
In 1901, Hunt was appointed Secretary of the Department of External Affairs
Hunt died in Perth on 16 September 1935.
Awards
In June 1910 Hunt was appointed a Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George.