Mcmillan, Robert Furse, 1858-1931
- GB-2014-WSA-12135
- Person
- 1858-1931
McMILLAN, SIR ROBERT FURSE, eldest son of John McMillan, Adelaide Road, London, barrister, and Mary --- (IGI); b. 24 Jan 1858; adm. 4 Apr 1871 (James'); QS 19 Apr 1873; left May 1876; Trinity Hall, Cambridge, matr. Mich. 1876; scholar 1879; 1st cl. Law 1879; LLB 1879; Fellow, Trinity Hall 1880; adm. Inner Temple 3 Jul 1878, called to bar 11 May 1881; Western Circuit; Puisne Judge, Supreme Court, Western Australia Nov 1906 – Dec 1913, Chief Justice from Dec 1913; knighted 3 Jun 1916; Lieut. -Gov., Western Australia, from 1921; KCMG 3 Jun 1925; m. 2 Aug 1887 Margaret Aitcheson, second dau. of John Elder, Yairam, Victoria, Australia, farmer; d. 23 Apr 1931.