Ninian martin stephen llb 1949, lld 1985 was born to scottish parents, frederick stephen and barbara cruikshank, in oxfordshire, england in june 1923. Government house announced the death of sir ninian, who served as governorgeneral from 1982 to 1989, on sunday. A tribute is a collection of essays by australias most respected legal, political and diplomatic. National business leaders forum on sustainable development with from left the team from tnep, nick palousis, michael h. As governor general of australia in the 1980s he dispelled the. Obituary sir ninian martin stephen obituaries australia. His judgment in the matter of the distillers company biochemical australia pty ltd v ajax. Government house said in a statement sir ninian, who was the governor general from 1982 to. Sir ninian was born in oxfordshire, england, in 1923, and moved to australia as a 17yearold. As a child he lived for periods in france, germany, scotland, and. Writing a biography, and doing justice to sir ninian stephen, is perhaps, even more so. Remembering the rt hon sir ninian stephen kg ak gcmg gcvo kbe.
Sir ninian stephen is the recipient of five knighthoods and the most honoured australian in historyand yet precisely because so much of his work was international it has rarely received the notice it deserves in his home country. Sir ninian martin stephen, born 15 june 1923 is an australian jurist, civil servant, and politician. W wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Sir ninian stephen would have to be one of this countrys most remarkable public men. The sir ninian stephen lecture is an annual public lecture held by the university of newcastle law school. Oct 29, 2017 former australian governorgeneral sir ninian stephen, who worked on the northern ireland peace talks and served on the international court of justice, has died in melbourne aged 94. Anthony symondson author, stephen arthur bucknall author. Sir ninian stepped down in 1989 to become australias first ambassador to the environment under mr hawke.
The foundation is offering two postgraduate placements in law, the sir robert menzies memorial scholarship in law and the sir ninian stephen menzies scholarship in international law. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hereafter that subject will be called, for short and with respect, stephen. Former governorgeneral sir ninian stephen remembered at. Former australian governorgeneral sir ninian stephen has. Government house said in a statement sir ninian, who was the governor general from 1982 to 1989, died in melbourne. Applications for the sir ninian stephen menzies scholarship in international law are for a course of study in international law at a prestigious overseas university. A state funeral will be held for former governorgeneral sir ninian stephen who has died, aged 94. Sir ninian stephen, governorgeneral with wisdom, diplomacy. Sep 02, 2019 the sir robert menzies memorial foundation, a registered charity in australia, is offering two postgraduate scholarships in law, the sir robert menzies memorial scholarship in law and the sir ninian stephen menzies scholarship in international law. Scroll to top highlights scholarly works awards credentials find out more about ninian stephen s experience ninian stephen s highlights featured book chapter commemorating the centenary of the 1899 hague peace conference.
This event continues under his name, and is generally held in the early weeks of the academic year. Governor general of australia official biography of sir william deane and lady deane, published by government house, canberra. Sir harry talbot gibbs pc ac gcmg kbe qc sir anthony frank mason ac kbe cbe qc. Oct 30, 2017 sir ninian stephen with valery and their five daughters elizabeth, jane, sarah, ann and mary on new years eve 1986. Sir ninian stephen, past justice of the high court of australia and past australian governorgeneral, made significant contributions to the development of insurance law. By anthony symondson sj and stephen arthur bucknall.
Sir ninian stephen, cheryl saunders, tim mccormack. He is well known for his stained glass, his use of colour and his subtle integration of classical and gothic elements which he described as unity. Sir ninian martin stephen pc kg ak gcmg cgvo kbe qc. Oct 29, 2017 the former australian governor general sir ninian stephen has died, aged 94. Unfortunately, at the same moment, his daughter ann was. Remembering the rt hon sir ninian stephen kg ak gcmg gcvo. He recalled that there were always books for him to read, toys to play with. Jesting pilate and other papers and addresses sir owen. The first lecture was delivered by former governorgeneral of australia sir ninian stephen in 1993, to celebrate the establishment of the bachelor of laws program at the university. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. No one in australias history has been as honoured as sir ninian stephen he was awarded no fewer than five knighthoods in his lifetime.
The essays celebrate sir ninians contribution to australian public life. Jul 06, 2016 applications for other uk universities will be received and treated on merit. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. Sir ninian stephen menzies notifies scholarship in. Soul refreshment the institute for sacred architecture. Government house on sunday said sir ninian, who served as governorgeneral from 1982 to 1989. Sir ninian comper an introduction to his life and work with complete gazetteer.
Ninian stephen june 1923 october 2017 rest in peace pay your tribute share your thoughts remember us follow us. A family, which has shown many of the qualities that ninian and valerie have together, are shared and continued through later generations. Nov 19, 2017 among the many signal achievements of the britishborn australian judge sir ninian stephen, who has died aged 94, two stand out. Compiled in honour of sir ninian stephens 80th birthday, a remarkable public life is a collection of essays by australias most respected legal, political and diplomatic figures. Hereafter that subject will be called, for short and with respect. The essays celebrate sir ninian s contribution to australian public life. Former governorgeneral sir ninian stephen has died, aged 94. He served as the 20th governorgeneral of australia and as a justice in the high court of australia stephen died in melbourne on 29 october 2017, aged 94 references. Ninian stephen menzies law program menzies foundation. Oct 29, 2017 former governorgeneral sir ninian stephen has died in melbourne, aged 94. Sir ninian martin stephen, kg, ak, gcmg, gcvo, kbe, qc 15 june 1923 29 october 2017 was an australian judge who served as the 20th governorgeneral of australia, in office from 1982 to 1989. The book is compiled in honour of sir ninian stephen and highlights sir ninian s contribution to. Review of the australian blood banking and plasma product sector a report to the commonwealth minister for health and aged care prepared by a committee chaired by sir ninian stephen dept.
Sir ninian comper an introduction to his life and work with. The second edition of this 1965 classic includes a speech given by sir ninian stephen on the 100th anniversary of sir owen dixons birth. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. He he studied to become a lawyer at the university of melbourne, before deferring his studies to join. He is well known for his stained glass, his use of colour and his subtle integration of classical and gothic elements which he described as unity by inclusion.
Sir ninian martin stephen pc kg ak gcmg cgvo kbe qc high. Ninian martin stephen was born on a poultry farm near nuffield in oxfordshire, on 15 june 1923. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sir ninian stephen, governorgeneral with wisdom, diplomacy and. In her memoir, hazel hawke recalled that the stephens invited the hawkes to dinner on their first weekend at the lodge. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. An introduction to his life and work, with complete gazetteer. Sir ninian stephen, who was governorgeneral from 1982 to 1989, has died in melbourne aged 94. Sir john ninian comper 10 june 1864 22 december 1960 was a scottishborn architect. In 1941, he began an articled clerkship at the prestigious firm arthur. Government house on sunday said sir ninian, who served. He was one of the last of the great gothic revival architects, noted for his churches and their furnishings. Sir ninian stephen was an environmentalist, international peace broker and a man who made a diverse and enriching contribution to australia. Former governorgeneral sir ninian stephen remembered at state.
The former australian governor general sir ninian stephen has died, aged 94. We are also delighted that the honourable justice susan kenny, a former association of sir ninian will chair the program advisory panel. He served as the 20th governorgeneral of australia and as a justice in the high court of australia. Mr hawke, warming to the hosts informality, asked sir ninian why hed become governorgeneral when he was an eminent judge. Applicants are encouraged to consider undertaking study at a university in asia. This book tells of the work, not only of one man, but of many with whom he shared his beliefs and talents. A tribute is a collection of essays by australias most respected legal, political and diplomatic figures. Commemorating the centenary of the 1899 hague peace conference. Fortunate voyager by philip ayres overdrive rakuten. Complied in honour of sir ninian stephen, sir ninian stephen. Sir ninian martin stephen kg ak gcmg gcvo kbe qc 15 june 1923 29 october 2017. Hon sir ninian stephen former governorgeneral 198289 launches the natural advantage of nations in melbourne,at the.
May 19, 2018 sir ninian stephen kg ak gcmg gcvo kbe qc. Sir ninian stephen led a remarkable life of public service, both in. Shortly after he was appointed governorgeneral of australia in 1982, sir ninian stephen had the honour of greeting the queen at darwin airport. He is wellknown for his stained glass, his use of colour, and his subtle integration of classical and gothic styles. Government house said in a statement today sir ninian, who was governorgeneral from 1982 to 1989, died in melbourne. Endnotes have been added to the second edition to enhance several of the papers by sir owen dixon further enhancing the writings of one of australias most respected chief justices.
Sir ninian stephen cheryl saunders, tim mccormack on the occasion of sir ninian stephen s eightieth birthday, secretarygeneral of the united nations kofi annan wrote that sir ninian stephen is one of those rare individuals whose national and. Former australian governorgeneral sir ninian stephen, who worked on the northern ireland peace talks and served on the international court of justice, has died in melbourne aged 94. Among the many signal achievements of the britishborn australian judge sir ninian stephen, who has died aged 94, two stand out. Compiled in honour of sir ninian stephen s 80th birthday, a remarkable public life is a collection of essays by australias most respected legal, political and diplomatic figures. Sir ninian stephen menzies scholarship in international law, 2017. He was previously a justice of the high court of australia from 1972 to 1982 stephen was born in england to scottish parents. Sir ninian martin stephen, 15 june 1923 29 october 2017 was an australian jurist, civil servant, and politician. An introduction to his life and work, with complete gazetteer by stephen arthur bucknall, anthony symondson isbn.
His latest subject is one he knows very well sir ninian stephen. One of australias outstanding jurists, he has made a pioneering contribution to the united nations sphere, as a judge and in the realm of international. Oct 14, 2006 sir ninian comper by anthony symondson and stephen bucknall is published by spire books at. His career on the high court, as governorgeneral and then as an international jurist and envoy have all shown. A tribute is edited by professors timothy mccormack and cheryl saunders and contains a collection of essays by australias most respected legal, political and diplomatic figures. Nov 08, 2017 sir ninian stephen was an environmentalist, international peace broker and a man who made a diverse and enriching contribution to australia. On the occasion of sir ninian stephens eightieth birthday, secretarygeneral of the united nations kofi annan wrote that sir ninian stephen is.
Government house on sunday said sir ninian, who served as governorgeneral from 1982 to 1989, died in melbourne. This collection of essays by some of sir ninian s distinguished colleagues highlights the wisdom and experience of a man who has shown the greatest commitment to national and international public life, and achieved successes in both areas. Sir ninian comper 18641960 was one of the last of the great gothic revival architects. An introduction to his life and work, with complete gazetteer symondson, anthony, bucknall, stephen arthur on. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. A mirror to the people, documentary film on the office of governorgeneral of australia 1999, featuring deane, zelman cowen and ninian stephen. Daughter ann stephen said he was passionate about books, language and culture, and was able to translate foreign language books as he read. Compiled in honour of sir ninian stephens 80th birthday, this collection of essays by australias most respected legal, political and diplomatic figures celebrate sir ninians contribution to australian public life. Sir ninian stephen is the recipient of five knighthoods and the most honoured. Sir ninian stephen, kg, who has died aged 94, was a britishborn judge who became australias governorgeneral, a foundermember of the international war. His latest subject is one he knows very wellsir ninian stephen. Philip ayres is one of the best biographers this country has ever produced. Giving thanks for sir ninian stephen 8th november 2017 a sermon preached by the dean of melbourne, the very revd dr andreas loewe, at st pauls cathedral at the state funeral of sir ninian stephen kg, ak, gcmg, gcvo, kbe, kstj, qc 15.
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