About Robert McMillan
Lived 1858 – 1931 (aged 73). Robert McMillan was a judge.
Sir Robert Furse McMillan (24 January 1858 – 23 April 1931) was a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, which is the highest ranking court in the Australian State of Western Australia.
McMillan was born in Camden Town, London, England and educated at Westminster School. He was called to the bar in 1881. In late 1902 he was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, and he left the United Kingdom in January 1903 to take up the position after arrival in Western Australia the following month 1903. He stayed in Australia through the rest of his career.
He died on 23 April 1931, immediately after giving a speech at the opening of St George's College.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Robert McMillan's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert McMillan?
Australian judge (1858–1931)
When was Robert McMillan born?
Robert McMillan was born on 24 January 1858.
When did Robert McMillan die?
Robert McMillan died on 23 April 1931.
What was Robert McMillan's occupation?
Robert McMillan was a judge.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert McMillan (Australian judge)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert McMillan. https://biography.guide/robert-mcmillan/
MLA: "Robert McMillan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-mcmillan/.
Chicago: "Robert McMillan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-mcmillan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC