Richard Cecil Cook
| The Hon. Mr Justice Cecil Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 March 1902 Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Died | 29 July 1977 (aged 75) Sydney, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education |
Newington College University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Solicitor, Barrister, Judge |
| Title | The Hon. Mr Justice Richard Cecil Cook |
| Spouse(s) | Llois (nee Leonard) |
| Children | 1 son |
| Parent(s) | Sir Joseph Cook and Dame Mary Cook |
Richard Cecil Cook (2 March 1902 – 29 July 1977) was an Australian judge and a member of the Industrial Commission of New South Wales.
Always known by his second given name, Cecil Cook was born in Marrickville, New South Wales, one of nine children of Sir Joseph Cook PC, GCMG, Prime Minister of Australia (1913-1914) and Dame Mary Cook. He attended Newington College (1912–1920) and the University of Sydney, where he graduated with a LL.B. in 1924.
After graduating Cook worked as a solicitor until 1928 and then read for the Bar. He was a barrister-at-law until 1954.
Cook was appointed as an additional member Industrial Commission of New South Wales in 1954 and as a judge of the commission on 13 May 1955. He served as a judge until his retirement on 1 March 1972.
In the 1950s, Cook was appointed by the Attorney General under the monopolies act to inquire into the wool trade.
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