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Life Summary

Name Sir Colin George Watt Davidson
Born

18 November, 1878
Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Died

8 July, 1954 (aged 75)
Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation *
  • barrister (1901-1926) New South Wales, Australia
  • academic (1912-1923) New South Wales, Australia
  • judge (1926-1948) New South Wales, Australia
Key Organisations *

* Dates are approximate