
Gen. Sir John Northcott, KCMG, KCVO, CB, KtStJ
[Courtesy
of Government House,
Historic Houses Trust]
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Thirtieth
Governor of New South Wales.
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Born in Victoria,
1890.
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Governor Northcott
was the first Australian born governor and one of the longest serving
governors of New South Wales.
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Gave patronage
and support to charitable organisations and to youth, church and citizens
groups.
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Supported the
British Commonwealth. Widely known and respected figure throughout
the state.
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Died at Wahroonga
in 1966.
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