Richard Cecil Cook
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Born2 March 1902
Marrickville, Sydney
Died29 July 1977 (aged 75)
Sydney
OccupationsSolicitor, barrister, judge
Cecil Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1902 Marrickville, Sydney |
| Died | 29 July 1977 (aged 75) Sydney |
| Education | Newington College University of Sydney |
| Occupations | Solicitor, barrister, judge |
| Title | The Hon. Mr Justice Richard Cecil Cook |
| Spouse | Llois (nee Leonard) |
| Children | John Richard Ross Cook |
| Parent(s) | Sir Joseph Cook and Dame Mary Cook |
Richard Cecil Cook (2 March 1902 – 29 July 1977),[1] was an Australian judge and a member of the Industrial Commission of New South Wales.[2]
Always known by his second given name, Cecil Cook was born in Marrickville, New South Wales, one of nine children of Sir Joseph Cook, a politician and Prime Minister of Australia from 1913 to 1914, and Dame Mary Cook. He attended Newington College (1912–1920)[3] and the University of Sydney, where he graduated with a LL.B. in 1924.[4]
Legal career
After graduating Cook worked as a solicitor until 1928 and then read for the Bar. He was a barrister-at-law until 1954.[5]