Sir George Jenkins | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:George_Henry_Jenkins_1901_(cropped).jpg) Jenkins in 1901 | |
| Clerk of the Australian House of Representatives | |
| In office 1 May 1901 – 8 July 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Charles Cashel Gavan Duffy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1843 Bedminster, Bristol, England |
| Died | 18 July 1911 (aged 67) Colombo, Ceylon |
| Spouse |
Caroline Kent (m. 1887) |
| Relations | Arthur Jenkins (son) |
| Education | Melbourne Grammar School |
Sir George Henry Jenkins CMG (21 September 1843 – 18 July 1911) was an Australian public servant. He served as a clerk in the Parliament of Victoria from 1882 to 1910. In 1901, following the federation of the Australian colonies, he also acted as the inaugural clerk of the Australian House of Representatives. In that capacity he managed the arrangements for the formal opening and first official sitting of the Parliament of Australia.