Walter Crocker
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Sir Walter Russell Crocker KBE (25 March 1902 – 14 November 2002) was an Australian diplomat, writer and war veteran.
Quick Facts The HonourableSir Walter CrockerKBE, Administrator of South Australia ...
Sir Walter Crocker | |
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Administrator of South Australia | |
In office 30 April 1977 – 1 September 1977 | |
Preceded by | Douglas Nicholls (as Governor) |
Succeeded by | Keith Seaman (as Governor) |
Lieutenant-Governor of South Australia | |
In office 3 September 1973 – 27 June 1982 | |
Governor | Mark Oliphant (1973–1976) Douglas Nicholls (1976–1977) Keith Seaman (1977–1982) Donald Dunstan (1982) |
Preceded by | Mellis Napier |
Succeeded by | Condor Laucke |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Russell Crocker (1902-03-25)25 March 1902 Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Died | 14 November 2002(2002-11-14) (aged 100) Henley Beach, South Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse |
Claire Ward (m. 1951) |
Occupation | Public servant, diplomat |
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