Fred Kirkham
Fred Kirkham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1937 |
| Died | 25 October 2007 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Newington College |
| Occupation(s) | NSW Police Officer Barrister NSW District Court Judge |
| Title | His Honour Judge Fred Kirkham |
| Spouse | Janet Anne (Jan) |
| Children | 2 sons, 2 daughters |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rowing | ||
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Melbourne 1956 | Men's Eight |
Born Frederick Angus Benfield (5 April 1937 – 25 October 2007),[1] Fred Kirkham was an Australian Olympic-level rower, songwriter and Judge.
Early life
Kirkham was born in Leichhardt, New South Wales and attended Newington College (1945–1953).[2] During his adolescence he was known as Fred Benfield but reverted to his mother's maiden name as an adult.
Olympic representation
At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Victoria, Kirkham rowed in the Bronze medal winning Men's Eight.[3]
Police & legal career
For twenty years Kirkham served as a member of the New South Wales Police Force. Kirkham served as a uniformed officer for several years before training to join the NSW Police Drug Squad.
After completing his HSC at the age of 30, Kirkham attended night school to complete his Law degree. He was admitted to the New South Wales Bar in 1974 and practiced mainly in the area of personal injury. After 14 years at the Bar he was appointed a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales in 1988 where he served until his retirement.[4]
Music career
In 1963, Kirkham co-wrote The Delltones' hit song Hangin' Five with Ben Acton.[5]
Community activities
He served as President of the Old Newingtonians' Union at the time of its Centenary (1995–1996).[6]
References
- ^ SMH Death Notice
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 13
- ^ ABC - Olympics
- ^ Bar News/The Journal of the NSW Bar Association (Syd, 2008) pp 78
- ^ Pop Archives
- ^ Newington Across the Years, A History of Newington College 1863 - 1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 347
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