Richard McGarvie
Australian judge (1926–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Elgin McGarvie, AC, QC (21 May 1926 – 24 May 2003) was a judge in the Supreme Court of Victoria from 1976 to 1992, and the 24th Governor of Victoria from 1992 to 1997.
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Richard McGarvie | |
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24th Governor of Victoria | |
In office 23 April 1992 – 23 April 1997 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Premier | Joan Kirner Jeff Kennett |
Preceded by | Davis McCaughey |
Succeeded by | Sir James Gobbo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-05-21)21 May 1926 Colac, Victoria |
Died | 24 May 2003(2003-05-24) (aged 77) Caulfield, Victoria |
Spouse | Lesley McGarvie (née Kerr) |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Profession | Barrister, judge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
Rank | Able Seaman |
Unit | HMAS Cerberus HMAS Arunta |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
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