Henry Winneke
Australian jurist (1908–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Henry Arthur Winneke, AC, KCMG, KCVO, OBE, QC (20 October 1908 – 28 December 1985) was a Chief Justice of Victoria and the 21st Governor of Victoria, from 1974 to 1982.
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Sir Henry Winneke | |
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21st Governor of Victoria | |
In office 1 June 1974 – 28 February 1982 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Sir Rohan Delacombe |
Succeeded by | Sir Brian Murray |
Personal details | |
Born | (1908-10-20)20 October 1908 Fitzroy North, Victoria |
Died | 28 December 1985(1985-12-28) (aged 77) Shoreham, Victoria |
Spouse(s) | Nancy Wilkinson (1933–83; her death) Ellis Faul (1984–85; his death) |
Children | John Winneke |
Education | University of Melbourne |
Profession | Barrister, judge |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force |
Years of service | 1930–1932 1939–1946 |
Rank | Group Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
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