Richard Pennefather (Australian politician)
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Richard William Pennefather (16 July 1851 – 16 January 1914) was the ninth Attorney-General of Western Australia, its third since responsible government. He served two terms as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Greenough; was Acting Justice of the WA Supreme Court (1901–1902); then was elected to the Legislative Council for North Province in 1908. He died in office on 16 January 1914.[1]
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Richard William Pennefather | |
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9th Attorney-General of Western Australia | |
In office 27 October 1897 – 20 March 1901 | |
Preceded by | Septimus Burt |
Succeeded by | William Sayer |
Constituency | Greenough |
Personal details | |
Born | (1851-07-16)16 July 1851 Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland |
Died | 16 January 1914(1914-01-16) (aged 62) Swanbourne, Western Australia, Australia |
Political party | Independent Ministerial |
Spouse | Florie Edith Fullagar (1872- ) |
Children | Irene (Renee) Sylvia (1898-1985) |
Profession | Barrister |
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