Andrew Robert James Watt

Andrew Robert James Watt KC (c. 1872 – 8 December 1950), often referred to as A. J. Watt He was educated at St. Joseph's College, Hunter's Hill, and graduated BA and LLB (with honours) from Sydney University, a Fellow of St John's College. He was called to the Bar in October 1894, and subsequently had a busy and varied practice, mostly concerned with industrial arbitration, appearing with J. L. Campbell, KC.

He developed a reputation as an indominable fighter, tenaciously fighting for his client when all seemed lost. While appearing before Justice Stephen and jury in a case between R. W. Miller and the AGL Company, he spoke for 71 hours, reckoned a record.

He retired around 1948 and died at his home on Roker Street, Cronulla in 1950, aged 78.

Other interests For many years he was vice-president of the Cronulla Surf Club.

Family Watt had a brother, Bon Watt, and two sisters, Marie and May. Meg Watt Joan Watt married Michael "Mick" Meagher around 30 November 1928 Patricia Watt married Eric M. Fisher Betty Watt married John Coote on 17 May 1941 The family home was "Greystanes", Redmyre Road, Strathfield