William Parker (master)

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William Arthur Parker
Born1870
Potts Point, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
EducationNewington College
University of Sydney
Occupation(s)Solicitor, Barrister, Master
TitleThe Hon. Master William Parker
SpouseGertrude Lillian (nee Bavin)
Children1 daughter

William Arthur Parker (1870 – 13 July 1953) was an

Master in Lunacy in the Supreme Court of New South Wales from 1918 until 1940.[1]

Early life

Parker was born in

Marriage

In 1903, Parker married Gertrude Lillian Bavin.

Potts Point, New South Wales
.

Legal career

Parker practised at the Sydney Bar in the equity and probate jurisdictions from 1900. In 1918,[8] he was appointed Master in Equity and Master in Lunacy in New South Wales.[9] Parker retired from public service in 1940.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Former Master In Equity Dies". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 14 July 1953. p. 4. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  2. ^ NSW Births Deaths and Marriages. Retrieved 9 March 2019
  3. ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 152
  4. ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) Part 2 – The Lists
  5. ^ "Alumni Sidneienses". University of Sydney. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  6. ^ NSW Births Deaths and Marriages. Retrieved 23 June 2012
  7. ^ Ancestors of Rev. Rainsford Bavin and Emma Buddle. Retrieved 23 June 2012
  8. Singleton Argus
    . NSW: National Library of Australia. 1 August 1918. p. 2. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  9. ^ The Development of the Office of Master in Equity in NSW. Retrieved 23 June 2012
  10. ^ "Master in Equity". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 8 July 1940. p. 8. Retrieved 23 June 2012.

 

Awards
Preceded by Schofield Scholarship
Dux of Newington College

1887
Succeeded by