Justinian Oxenham

Justinian Oxenham ISO (23 April 1860 – 27 March 1932) was a senior Australian public servant. He was Secretary of the Postmaster-General's Department from January 1911 until December 1923.

Justinian Oxenham ISO
Secretary of the Postmaster-General's Department
In office 1 January 1911 – 17 December 1923
Personal details
Born	(1860-04-23)23 April 1860 Warwick, Queensland
Died	27 March 1932(1932-03-27) (aged 71) Kew, Melbourne, Victoria
Resting place	Boroondara General Cemetery
Nationality	Australian
Spouse	Annie Elizabeth Robinson (m. 1885)
Occupation	Public servant

Life and career

Oxenham was born in Warwick, Queensland, on 23 April 1860.^[1]

In the year of Australia's federation, Oxenham was appointed as Chief Clerk of the Postmaster-General's Department.^[2]

Oxenham's grave at Boroondara General Cemetery

In January 1911 he was promoted to Secretary, heading the Postmaster-General's Department.^[2] In the position, he represented the Commonwealth at the International Postal Conference in Madrid in February 1921.^[3]

Oxenham retired from the Commonwealth Public Service in 1923.^[4]

On 27 March 1932, Oxenham died at home in Charles Street Kew, Melbourne.^[1][5] He was buried at Boroondara General Cemetery.

Awards

Oxenham was awarded the distinction of the Imperial Service Order for his public service.^[6]