Dictionary of Sydney

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Farrington, Herbert Howell

Having served as a general state coroner since 1927, Herbert Farrington was appointed to the position of Sydney City Coroner in 1932. His previous public service roles also included an appointment as Police Magistrate within New South Wales, as an Industrial Magistrate, a Special Magistrate under the Child Welfare Act 1923 and a Magistrate under the Fair Rents Act 1915. Farrington was reappointed to the position of travelling magistrate in January 1935.

Milestone
Born
Auckland, New Zealand
14 Oct 1882
Died
07 Apr 1947
Buried
09 Apr 1947
Occupation
Position
City Coroner
08 Aug 1932 - 04 Jan 1935