Background
HARWOOD, John Augustus was born in 1845. Son of late John Harwood of Fenchurch Street, London.
HARWOOD, John Augustus was born in 1845. Son of late John Harwood of Fenchurch Street, London.
Studied at Merchant Taylors’ School.
Barrister-at-law; called to Bar, Middle Temple, 1871. Private Secretary, late Marquis of Salisbury, 1873. Police magistrate, St. Vincent, 1877.
Grenada, 1879; acting Attorney-General, Grenada, 1880-1881. Straits Settlements, 1882, 1883, 1888, and 1892. Registrar, Penang, 1881.
Acting Registrar, Singapore, 1893-1894. SolicitorGeneral Straits Settlements, 1896-1902. Acting Puisne Judge, Penang, 1899-1900.
Retired 1902; Student, Slade School, 1902-1906.
Clubs: Thatched House, Chelsea Arts.