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The plaque commemorates Supreme Court Judge and Chancellor of Sydney University, Sir Percival Halse Rogers KBE (1883 -1945).  It  was unveiled on 5 October, 2018 on the footpath outside 28 Etham Avenue, Darling Point, the site of his former home ‘Kathee’, where he lived for almost two decades until his death in 1945.

He was a long-standing judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. He was the second Rhodes Scholar of New South Wales and exemplified a well-rounded personal and professional life. He served the University of Sydney as a lecturer, Senate Fellow, Deputy Chancellor and Chancellor.

The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.
 

Location

Address:28 Etham Avenue , Darling Point , 2027
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.870301
Long: 151.239601
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Legal
Link:https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 5th October, 2018
Front Inscription

Woollahra Municipal Council 

 Sir Percival Halse Rogers KBE

1883 - 1945 

Judge and Chancellor University of Sydney lived at 28 Etham Ave (demolished)

Celebrating Our History

Source: Woollahra Council, ADB
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