Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
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In office 2 June 1969 – 4 February 1979 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sydney | 16 January 1909
Died | 5 August 1994 Kirribilli, New South Wales | (aged 85)
Nationality | Australian |
Parent(s) | Charles Devenish-Meares, Mary Anna Brown |
Relatives | Half brother of Stanley Devenish Meares CBE |
Education | Newington College University of Sydney |
Occupation | Barrister, Queen's Counsel, Judge |
(Charles) Leycester Devenish Meares AC, CMG, QC (16 January 1909 – 5 August 1994) was an Australian judge and patron of the arts.[1] He was also chairman and benefactor of the national child safety organisation Kidsafe.[2]
The Leycester Meares Award for innovative design in children's play equipment is awarded annually in his honour at the Australian Kidsafe Awards.[3]