Life and career
Anderson was born to parents Clara Catherine Anderson (née Nash) and Alex Gibb Anderson in Waikerie, South Australia on 1 March 1917. He was schooled at Adelaide High School and the University of Adelaide. On 1 January 1956, Anderson began his term as Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation. He served in the role until September 1973, in retirement serving as Chairman of Qantas. Anderson died on 30 November 1975 in Heidelberg, Melbourne.Awards
In June 1950 Anderson was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his service as Director-General in the Department of Civil Aviation. He was made a Knight Bachelor in June 1967.References
1917 births 1975 deaths Australian public servants Australian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Australian Knights Bachelor University of Adelaide alumni People educated at Adelaide High School {{Australia-gov-bio-stub