Ivor Percy Kidd Vidler

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(9 May 1909 – August 1976) was an

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who served as Clerk of the

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Early life

Vidler was born in

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and was educated at

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in Sydney from 1925 until 1928.

Public service

Vidler joined the NSW Parliament in 1928 and served in a number of positions, including

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, before serving as Clerk of the NSW Legislative Assembly from 1967 until 1974.

Honours

Vidler was made a Commander of the

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in 1973 in recognition of his services to the

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References

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