Richard Pennefather (Australian politician)
Richard William Pennefather | |
|---|---|
Richard Pennefather c.1897 | |
| 9th Attorney-General of Western Australia | |
| In office 27 October 1897 – 20 March 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Septimus Burt |
| Succeeded by | William Sayer |
| Constituency | Greenough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1851 Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 16 January 1914 (aged 62) Swanbourne, Western Australia, Australia |
| Political party | Independent Ministerial |
| Spouse | Florie Edith Fullagar (1872- ) |
| Children | Irene (Renee) Sylvia (1898-1985) |
| Profession | Barrister |
Richard William Pennefather (16 July 1851 – 16 January 1914) was the ninth Attorney-General of Western Australia, its third since responsible government. He served two terms as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Greenough; was Acting Justice of the WA Supreme Court (1901–1902); then was elected to the Legislative Council for North Province in 1908. He died in office on 16 January 1914.