Leslie Herron
Former Chief Justice of New South Wales (1902 - 1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Leslie James Herron KBE, CMG, KStJ (22 May 1902 – 3 May 1973) was a prominent Australian barrister, judge, Chief Justice and Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales. Biographer Martha Rutledge describes him as being "interested, interesting and with a lively sense of humour", but that he "conducted his court with consideration, dignity and mercy".[1] The ferry The Lady Herron was named after his wife.[2]
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Sir Leslie Herron | |
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12th Chief Justice of New South Wales | |
In office 25 October 1962 – 22 May 1972 | |
Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Herbert Evatt |
Succeeded by | Sir John Kerr |
Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 22 April 1972 – 3 May 1973 | |
Preceded by | Sir Kenneth Street |
Succeeded by | Sir Laurence Street |
Personal details | |
Born | (1902-05-22)22 May 1902 Sydney, New South Wales |
Died | 3 May 1973(1973-05-03) (aged 70) Sydney, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
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