Richard McGarvie

Richard McGarvie
24th Governor of Victoria
In office
23 April 1992  23 April 1997
MonarchElizabeth II
PremierJoan Kirner
Jeff Kennett
Preceded byDavis McCaughey
Succeeded bySir James Gobbo
Personal details
Born(1926-05-21)21 May 1926
Colac, Victoria
Died24 May 2003(2003-05-24) (aged 77)
Caulfield, Victoria
SpouseLesley McGarvie (née Kerr)
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
ProfessionBarrister, judge
Military service
AllegianceAustralia
Branch/serviceRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1944–1946
RankAble Seaman
UnitHMAS Cerberus
HMAS Arunta
Battles/warsSecond World War

Richard Elgin McGarvie, AC, QC (21 May 1926 – 24 May 2003) was a judge in the Supreme Court of Victoria from 1976 to 1992, and the 24th Governor of Victoria from 1992 to 1997.