Sir (Milton) John Napier Atwill (16 January 1926 – August 2001) was an Australian barrister, who was president of the Liberal Party of Australia between 1975 and 1982.
John Atwill | |
|---|---|
| President of the Liberal Party of Australia | |
| In office 1975–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 January 1926 |
| Died | August 2001 |
| Education | Cranbrook School, Sydney Jesus College, Cambridge |
Early life and military service
editAtwill was born in 1926, the son of Milton Spencer Atwill and Isobel Caroline Cavaye. He was educated at Cranbrook School, Sydney, Geelong Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge. He served in the Royal Australian Air Force between 1944 and 1945.[1] He had two daughters with his wife, Susan.[2] His sister-in-law was the actress Wendy Playfair.[3]
Professional and political career
editAtwill practised as a barrister between 1953 and 1973, being called to bar in New South Wales and a member of Gray's Inn.[2]
He was treasurer of the NSW Division of the Liberal Party between 1989 and 1969, president 1970 to 1975[4] and federal president 1975 to 1982.[5]
Atwill was knighted in 1978 in recognition of his service to commerce.[6][7]
He died in August 2001.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Honour Roll of Barristers who Served in The Second World War" (PDF). Forbes Society. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ a b "The complete federalist". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 October 1975. p. 7. Retrieved 26 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Family Matters by Evan Williams Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Welcome to the Liberal Party of Australia New South Wales Division" (PDF). Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Party People". Liberal Party of Australia. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "The New Year's Honours". The Sydney Morning Herald. 30 December 1978. p. 5. Retrieved 26 April 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Award extract". It's an honour. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Australia). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald, 28 Aug 2001, Death notice
- Hal Colebatch (1989). Debrett's Handbook of Australia, 4ed. Perth: Debrett's. pp. 24–25. ISBN 0949137057.