William Portus Cullen
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For other people named William Cullen, see William Cullen (disambiguation).
Sir William Portus Cullen KCMG KC (28 May 1855 – 6 April 1935) was an Australian barrister, the 7th Chief Justice of New South Wales,[1] Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales,[2] and Chancellor of the University of Sydney.[3]
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Sir William Portus Cullen | |
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7th Chief Justice of New South Wales | |
In office 28 January 1910 – 27 January 1925 | |
Appointed by | Viscount Chelmsford |
Preceded by | Sir Frederick Darley |
Succeeded by | Sir Philip Street |
Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 30 March 1910 – 1 October 1930 | |
Appointed by | Edward VII |
Preceded by | Sir Frederick Darley |
Succeeded by | Sir Philip Street |
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Camden | |
In office 3 July 1891 – 17 July 1894 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Garrett |
Succeeded by | John Kidd |
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 1895–1910 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1855-05-28)28 May 1855 Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | 6 April 1935(1935-04-06) (aged 79) Leura, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality | Australia |
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