Mellis Napier
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Sir Thomas John Mellis Napier KCMG QC (24 October 1882 – 22 March 1976) was an Australian judge and academic administrator. He was a judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia (1924–1967), Chief Justice of South Australia (1942–1967), and Chancellor of the University of Adelaide (1948–1961).
Quick Facts Chief Justice of South Australia, Preceded by ...
The Honourable Sir Mellis Napier | |
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Chief Justice of South Australia | |
In office 25 February 1942 – 28 February 1967 | |
Preceded by | Sir George Murray |
Succeeded by | John Bray |
Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia | |
In office 30 April 1942 – 3 September 1973 | |
Preceded by | Sir George Murray |
Succeeded by | Sir Walter Crocker |
Judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia | |
In office 28 February 1924 – 28 February 1967 | |
Preceded by | John Gordon |
Succeeded by | John Bray |
Chancellor of the University of Adelaide | |
In office 21 October 1947 – 29 September 1961 | |
Preceded by | William Mitchell |
Succeeded by | George Ligertwood |
Personal details | |
Born | (1882-10-24)24 October 1882 Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland |
Died | 22 March 1976(1976-03-22) (aged 93) Kingswood, South Australia |
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