Richard Cecil Cook

Richard Cecil Cook
Born	(1902-03-02)2 March 1902 Marrickville, New South Wales
Died	29 July 1977(1977-07-29) 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

The Hon. Mr Justice Richard Cecil Cook (2 March 1902 – 29 July 1977) was an Australian judge and a member of the Industrial Commission of New South Wales.

Early life

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.

Legal career

After graduating Cook worked as a solicitor until 1928 and then read for the Bar. He was a barrister-at-law until 1954.

Judicial career

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.

Wool trade report

In the 1950s, Cook was appointed by the Attorney General under the monopolies act to inquire into the wool trade.