Background
Green, Guy Stephen Montague was born on July 26, 1937 in Launceston, Tasmania. Son of Clement Francis Montague and Beryl Margaret Jenour (Williams) Green.
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Green, Guy Stephen Montague was born on July 26, 1937 in Launceston, Tasmania. Son of Clement Francis Montague and Beryl Margaret Jenour (Williams) Green.
He studied Law at the University of Tasmania"s Hobart Campus, graduating with honours in 1960. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University in 1996.
He was the first Tasmanian-born governor of the state, although not the first Australian-born. He was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tasmania from 1973 until 1995, the culmination of a distinguished career in law in Tasmania, which saw him serve as a magistrate from 1971 to 1973. He was also heavily involved in the University of Tasmania, serving as Chancellor before his appointment as Governor.
Sir Guy was also Chancellor of the Australian Priory of the Order of Street John of Jerusalem before assuming Vice-Regal office.
On 11 May 2003, the Governor-General Peter Hollingworth stood aside following a controversy about his past handling of child abuse allegations. Green, the longest serving state governor, was appointed Administrator of the Commonwealth, or in effect acting Governor-General.
Hollingworth later announced that he would not be returning to the position. Green served as Administrator until Michael Jeffery took office in August 2003.
He retired afterwards and was replaced as Tasmanian Governor by Richard Butler.
He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001. On retiring from the governorship, Sir Guy continued to contribute to Tasmania, as Chairman of Trustees of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, and chairman of the board of the 10 Days on the Island festival.
Appointed Commander Royal Victorian Order, 2000. Member Australian Institute Judicial Administration (deputy chairman 1986-1988, council 1984-1988), Tasmanian Club.
Married Rosslyn Mary Marshall, December 21, 1963. Children: Jill, Ruth, David, Christopher.