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Laurie Francis
New Zealand lawyer and diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Laurie Justice Francis (30 August 1918 – 3 August 1993) was a New Zealand lawyer and diplomat. He served as the New Zealand High Commissioner to Australia from 1976 to 1984.
Quick Facts Sir Laurie Francis, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Australia ...
Sir Laurie Francis | |
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High Commissioner of New Zealand to Australia | |
In office 2 August 1976 – 29 January 1985 | |
Preceded by | Eric Chapman |
Succeeded by | Graham Ansell |
Personal details | |
Born | Laurie Justice Francis (1918-08-30)30 August 1918 Oamaru, New Zealand |
Died | 3 August 1993(1993-08-03) (aged 74) Wellington, New Zealand |
Spouse |
Heather Margaret McFarlane
(m. 1952) |
Relatives | Shona McFarlane (sister-in-law) |
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