Richard McGarvie

Richard McGarvie
24th Governor of Victoria
In office
23 April 1992 – 23 April 1997
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierJoan Kirner
Jeff Kennett
Preceded byDavis McCaughey
Succeeded bySir James Gobbo
Personal details
Born(1926-05-21)21 May 1926
Colac, Victoria
Died24 May 2003(2003-05-24) (aged 77)
Caulfield, Victoria
SpouseLesley McGarvie (née Kerr)
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
ProfessionBarrister, judge
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1944–1946
RankAble Seaman
UnitHMAS Cerberus
HMAS Arunta
Battles/warsSecond World War

Richard Elgin McGarvie, AC, QC (21 May 1926 – 24 May 2003) was a judge in the Supreme Court of Victoria from 1976 to 1992, and the 24th Governor of Victoria from 1992 to 1997.