Sir John Northmore | |
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| Chief Justice of Western Australia | |
| In office 1931–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Robert McMillan |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Dwyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Alfred Northmore 14 September 1865 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Died | 15 May 1958 (aged 92) |
| Resting place | Karrakatta Cemetery |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Spouse | Emily Agnes Ventris (née Culmer) |
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| Education | St Peter's College, Adelaide |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Sir John Alfred Northmore KCMG (14 September 1865 – 15 May 1958) was a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, which is the highest ranking court in the state of Western Australia. Northmore was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in 1914 before being appointed Chief Justice in 1931. He retired in 1945 and died in 1958. He also served as Administrator of Western Australia from 1931 to 1933, fulfilling the functions of Governor after financial straits prevented a permanent successor to Governor Sir William Campion.