Arthur Dean (judge)

Sir Arthur Dean, KC (25 May 1893 – 25 September 1970)^[1] was an Australian lawyer, noteworthy as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

Early life and education

Dean was born in Merino, Victoria and educated at Scotch College, Melbourne.^[1] After school he won an exhibition to the University of Melbourne where he obtained an LL.B. and LL.M..

Career

Dean was appointed King's Counsel in March 1944 and became a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1949 where he continued as a judge until 1965.^[1]

Dean gave much service to the University of Melbourne, including as a Lecturer in Equity (1929–39), member of Council (1950-1969), Deputy-Chancellor (1953–54) and Chancellor (1954-66).^[1]

Dean was an elder of the Malvern Presbyterian Church, Melbourne and was Chairman of the Council of Presbyterian Ladies College, Melbourne. He was knighted in 1960.^[1]

Death

Dean died in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 25 September 1970, survived by his wife and two daughters.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Sharwood, R. L. "Dean, Sir Arthur (1893–1970)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 27 October 2013.

Academic offices
Preceded by Sir Charles John Lowe	Chancellor of the University of Melbourne 1954–1966	Succeeded by Sir William Upjohn

[adb-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Sharwood, R. L. "Dean, Sir Arthur (1893–1970)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 27 October 2013.

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