John Atwill
Sir John Atwill | |
|---|---|
| President of the Liberal Party of Australia | |
| In office 1975–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 January 1926 |
| Education | Cranbrook School, Sydney
Geelong Grammar School Jesus College, Cambridge |
Sir[1] Milton John Napier Atwill was an Australian barrister, who was president of the Liberal Party of Australia between 1975 and 1982.
Early life, education and military service
Atwill was born in 1926, the son of Milton Spencer Atwill and Isobel Caroline Cavaye. He was educated at Cranbrook School, Sydney, Geelong Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge. He served in the Royal Australian Air Force between 1944 and 1945.[2]
Professional and political career
Atwill practiced as a barrister between 1953 and 1973, being called to bar in New South Wales and a member of Gray's Inn.
He was treasurer of the Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|NSW Division of the Liberal Party between 1989 and 1969, president 1970 to 1975[3] and federal president 1975 to 1982.[4]
References
- ↑ "Award extract". It's an honour. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ↑ "Honour Roll of Barristers who Served in The Second World War" (PDF). Forbes Society. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ↑ "Welcome to the Liberal Party of Australia New South Wales Division" (PDF). Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ↑ "Party People". Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
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