Newnham Worley
Sir Newnham Arthur Worley | |
|---|---|
 Worley in 1940 | |
| Chief Justice, British Guiana | |
| In office 1947–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Verity |
| Succeeded by | Sir (Edward) Peter Stubbs Bell |
| Chief Justice, Bermuda | |
| In office 1958–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Joseph Trounsell Gilbert |
| Succeeded by | Sir Myles John Abbott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 March 1892 |
| Died | 13 May 1976 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Barrister and colonial judge |
Sir Newnham Arthur Worley KBE (2 March 1892 – 13 May 1976) was a British lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice, British Guiana from 1947 to 1951, and Chief Justice, Bermuda from 1958 to 1960.
Early life and education
[edit]Worley was born on 2 March 1892, the youngest son of Charles Worley. He was educated at Reigate Grammar School and Emmanuel College, Cambridge (MA), and was called to the Bar by the Inner Temple.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Worley served in the Malayan Civil Service from 1914 to 1937. In 1937, he joined the Colonial Legal Service as Deputy Public Prosecutor, and later that year was appointed Solicitor-General, Straits Settlements in Singapore.[3] In 1940, he served as acting Attorney-General and as a member of the Legislative Council.[4] From 1941 to 1947, he was a Puisne Judge, Supreme Court, Straits Settlements in Singapore,[5] and was interned by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945.[1][2][6]
From 1947 to 1951, Worley served as Chief Justice, British Guiana, and as a Member of West Indian Court of Appeal.[7] From 1955 to 1958, he was President, East African Court of Appeal, having been its Vice-President from 1951 to 1955. He retired from the Overseas Judiciary in 1958, but in the same year was appointed Chief Justice, Bermuda. He resigned in 1960.[1][2]
Personal life and death
[edit]Worley married Marie Forlong in 1919 and they had two daughters.[1][2]
Worley died on 13 May 1976, aged 84.[1]
Honours
[edit]Worley was created Knight Bachelor in the 1950 New Year Honours,[8] and was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1958 New Years Honours.[1][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Sir Newnham Worley". The Times. 17 May 1976. p. 16.
- ^ a b c d None (1981). Who was who, 1971-1980 : a companion to Who's who. Internet Archive. New York : St. Martin's Press. p. 879. ISBN 978-0-312-87746-0.
- ^ "Mr. N. A. Worley's new post". Malaya Tribune. 17 March 1936. p. 12.
- ^ "Conscription Bill Taken Through All Stages". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 11 June 1940. p. 7.
- ^ "New judges for the Colony". The Straits Times. 12 December 1940. p. 10.
- ^ "Court tributes Mr. Justice Worley". The Straits Budget. 21 November 1946. p. 11.
- ^ "Mr. Justice Worley's New Appointment". The Straits Budget. 14 November 1946. p. 11.
- ^ "Mr. N. A. Worley knighted". The Straits Times. 5 January 1950. p. 1.
- ^ "Page 24 | Supplement 41268, 31 December 1957 | London Gazette | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
- 1892 births
- 1976 deaths
- People educated at Reigate Grammar School
- Alumni of Emmanuel College, Cambridge
- British expatriates in British Guiana
- British expatriates in Bermuda
- Chief justices of Bermuda
- Straits Settlements judges
- Knights Bachelor
- Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Colonial Administrative Service officers
- Members of the Inner Temple