Peter Sinclair (governor)
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Rear Admiral The Honourable Peter Sinclair AC |
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| 35th Governor of New South Wales | |
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In office 8 August 1990 – 1 March 1996 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier |
Nick Greiner John Fahey Bob Carr |
| Lieutenant | Murray Gleeson |
| Preceded by | Sir David Martin |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Samuels |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 November 1934 Manly, New South Wales |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley McLellan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1948–1989 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands |
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (1989) Maritime Commander Australia (1987–89) Australian Defence Force Academy (1984–86) HMAS Penguin (1978) HMAS Hobart (1974–77) HMAS Duchess (1970–72) |
| Battles/wars |
Korean War Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Vietnam War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
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Viceregal styles of Peter Sinclair |
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| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Alternative style | Sir |
Rear Admiral Peter Ross Sinclair AC (born 16 November 1934) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Navy who served as the 35th Governor of New South Wales from 8 August 1990 to 1 March 1996. Born in Manly, New South Wales, he was educated North Sydney Boys High School before joining the navy though the Royal Australian Naval College.
Over a 41-year career, Sinclair saw active service in Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam and in relief operations following Cyclone Tracy, and commanded the naval base HMAS Penguin. He later rose to high command, serving as Director of Naval Plans and as chief project officer during the establishment of the tri-service Australian Defence Force Academy, and then serving as its first commandant. In 1987 he was appointed Flag Officer Commanding HM Australian Fleet, which was redesignated as Maritime Commander Australia the following year. In 1989 he was appointed as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff but served only briefly until his retirement later that year.
When his friend and navy colleague, Sir David Martin, resigned his commission as Governor of New South Wales in August 1990 due to an advancing medical condition, Sinclair was appointed to succeed him. He retired in 1996 while controversy of Carr's proposed changes of the Governor's role emerged in regard to his successor.
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