Leslie Herron

Lawyer, Chivalric Order Member

1902 – 1973

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Who was Leslie Herron?

Sir Leslie James Herron, KBE, CMG, KStJ was a prominent Australian barrister, judge, chief justice and lieutenant governor of New South Wales. Biographer Martha Rutledge describes him as being “interested, interesting and with a lively sense of humour”, but that he “conducted his court with consideration, dignity and mercy”. He now has a ferry, The Lady Herron named after his wife.

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Born
May 22, 1902
Mosman
Also known as
  • Sir Leslie James Herron
  • The Hon. Sir Leslie Herron
Nationality
  • Australia
Profession
Education
  • University of Sydney
Died
May 3, 1973
Darlinghurst

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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