John Lincoln
| John Francis Lincoln | |
|---|---|
| Born |
30 July 1916 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Died | 14 November 2011 (aged 95) Erina, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education |
Newington College Balliol College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Barrister, Electoral Commissioner, Judge |
| Title | His Honour Dr John Lincoln AM |
| Spouse(s) | Joan (née Hamilton-Scott) |
| Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
| Parent(s) | J Lincoln |
John Francis Lincoln (30 July 1916 – 14 November 2011) was an Australian judge of the District Court of New South Wales and a New South Wales Electoral Commissioner. For thirty years he was Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle and at the time of his death he was Emeritus Deputy Chancellor of Macquarie University.
Lincoln was born in Launceston and spent his early life living with his family in the suburb of Burwood, New South Wales. He was educated at Newington College (1929–1934). In 1929, Lincoln joined the 1st Burwood Scout Troop and when attending a Jamboree in Sydney he secured admission to study Law at Balliol College, Oxford. After Joining the British Army, and whilst on leave from training in Scotland, he was admitted to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, at the Inns of Court. During World War II he served as a Major in the Intelligence Corps.
At war's end, Lincoln was appointed as a Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General in India and Singapore, and served in that role until 1947. On his return to Australia, he was admitted to the NSW Bar Association and during 1949 he was Acting Associate to Chief Justice Sir Frederick Jordan. He was a member of the administrative committee of the Commonwealth and Empire Law Conference in 1965. In 1967, Lincoln was appointed as an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The following year he was appointed as a Judge of the District Court of New South Wales and he remained in that position until retirement in 1986. His Associates included Christopher Whittall, Justin Fleming and his son, Philip Lincoln.
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