Sir John Norris

Accession Number: 90/72

Name: NORRIS, JOHN GERALD, SIR (1903–)
Sex: Male
Group: Other, individuals

Activity: Judges
University of Melbourne
Councillor
Soldiers

Location: Melbourne

Historical Note: John Norris was born on 12 June 1903 and educated at Camberwell High School, Scotch College and the University of Melbourne. He was admitted to the Bar in 1925 and practiced law until World War Two was announced when Norris enlisted and was promoted Lt. Colonel of the A.I.F. At the completion of the war, he resumed his legal career and was appointed King's Counsel in 1950 and Acting County Court Judge. From 1955 to 1972 Norris was a Judge of the County Court and Acting Judge of the Supreme Court for various periods from 1968 to 1972. After leaving the County Court in 1972, Norris was Chairman of various government committees and inquiries and the member of numerous public bodies including University of Melbourne Council.

Earliest Date: 1920
Latest Date: 1980
Access: Open
Quantity: 28 archives boxes

Description: Personal papers including: diaries; correspondence; invitations; legal material; war service papers; financial material; objects; photographs; publications.

Persons:

Organisations:Baden Powell Scout Guild of Victoria
4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse
Royal Australian Armoured Corps
Australian Imperial Forces

Places:New Guinea
Pacific
Australia

Subjects:Beach Inquiry
NULL
World War II
Law

Listed: Not listed
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