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A. D. McGill

1886 – 1952

Australian barrister

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About A. D. McGill

Lived 1886 – 1952 (aged 66). A. D. McGill was an Australian barrister.

Alexander (or Alec) Douglas McGill KC (2 January 1886 – 6 July 1952) was a lawyer in Brisbane, Australia.

History McGill was born in Newtown, Ipswich, Queensland, a son of James McGill, Thorn-street, Ipswich. He attended Newtown School, winning a scholarship to the Ipswich Grammar School. He then won a Lewis Thomas Exhibition, which took him to Sydney University, where he studied Law. He was called to the Queensland Bar in June 1911 and in 1934 was appointed a King's Counsel.

McGill appeared in many of Queensland's biggest court cases.

Family McGill married Eva Minnie Grace Hardwicke, of Graceville, Brisbane, on 26 September 1914. Their children included John Alexander D. McGill (c. 1918 – 10 June 1944) was killed with RAAF during WWII Helen Mary McGill married Robert E. Wigginton in October 1943 and lived in USA Jean Louise McGill married Francis Needham Bell sometime around 1948 They had a home "Rankeillour" on Feez Street, Yeronga, Queensland.

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Alexander Douglas McGill, Alec McGill

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Frequently asked questions

Who was A. D. McGill?

Australian barrister (1886–1952)

When was A. D. McGill born?

A. D. McGill was born on 2 January 1886.

When did A. D. McGill die?

A. D. McGill died on 6 July 1952.

What was A. D. McGill's occupation?

A. D. McGill was a barrister.

What nationality was A. D. McGill?

A. D. McGill was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. D. McGill

· Wikidata: Q132264700

· DBpedia: A. D. McGill

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