Background
DAVISON, Ronald was born on November 16, 1920 in Kaponga. Son of late Joseph James and late Florence Minnie Davison.
DAVISON, Ronald was born on November 16, 1920 in Kaponga. Son of late Joseph James and late Florence Minnie Davison.
Te Kuiti District High School, Auckland University.
Served in Army, reaching rank of lieutenant, 1940-1946. Flying Officer, R.N.Z.A.F., Europe. Called to bar 1948; partner, Milne, Meek and Davison 1948-1953.
Private practice since 1953.
Queen"s Counsel since 1963. Chief Justice of New Zealand 1978-1989.
Chairman Legal Aid Board 1969-1978. Chairman Environmental Council 1969-1974.
Chairman Aircrew Industrial Tribunal 1971-1978.
Chairman Montana Wines Limited. 1972-1978; President 1965-1966. Director, New Zealand Insurance Company Limited.
1975-1978.
Auckland District Law Society Council 1959-1965. Auckland Electric Power Board 1958-1971. New Zealand Law Society Council 1964-1966.
Torts and General Law Reform Committee.
Married Jacqueline May Carr in 1948.