Agency details


Agency details for: CA 2782
Agency number
CA 2782
Title
Australian Mission, Thailand [Bangkok]
Date range
16 Dec 1945 - 16 Aug 1946
Organisation controlling
  • CO 1, COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Location
Australian Capital Territory
Agency status
Regional or State Office
Function
Agency note
The Australian Mission in Bangkok commenced with the appointment of Colonel A.J. Eastman as Political Representative to Thailand on 16 December, 1945. From February to April, 1946, F.K. Officer, OBE (later Sir Keith) was Special Envoy to the post.
The mission was upgraded to the status of Consulate-General on 16 September, 1946. Colonel Eastman became first Consul-General and remained in the post until October, 1949.
References:
Appointments and Biographies, 1978, 3rd Edition p.47
CRS A1067, Item PI 46/9/1 p.5 and 18.
Federal Guide, 1947, p.51
 

Historical agency address

Bangkok, Thailand
Subsequent agency
  • 16 Aug 1946
    CA 2783, Australian Consulate-General, Bangkok [Thailand]
Superior agency
  • 16 Dec 1945 - 16 Aug 1946
    CA 18, Department of External Affairs [II], Central Office
Date registered
09 Mar 1979