Sir George Rich | |
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Justice of the High Court of Australia | |
In office 5 April 1913 – 5 May 1950 | |
Nominated by | Andrew Fisher |
Preceded by | Albert Piddington |
Succeeded by | Sir Frank Kitto |
Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
In office 2 July 1912 – 4 April 1913 Acting: 7 June 1911 – 2 July 1912 | |
Nominated by | James McGowen |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | John Harvey |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 May 1863 Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia |
Died | 14 May 1956 (aged 93) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Spouses | Elizabeth Bowker
(m. 1894–1945)Letitia Strong (m. 1950) |
Sir George Edward Rich KCMG QC (3 May 1863 – 14 May 1956) was an Australian lawyer and judge who served on the High Court of Australia from 1913 to 1950. He is the second-longest-serving judge in the court's history, behind Edward McTiernan. He retired at the age of 87, making him the oldest person to sit on the court.