Ernest Hillas Williams
Sir Ernest Hillas Williams JP (16 August 1899 – 5 February 1965) was an Irish judge who served as a British Empire colonial official based for most of his career in British Hong Kong and later also the second Chief Justice of the Combined Judiciary of Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei.
The Right Honourable Sir Ernest Hillas Williams | |
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| 2nd Chief Justice of the Combined Judiciary of Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei | |
| In office 1957–1957 | |
| Nominated by | Anthony Eden |
| Appointed by | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir Ivor Llewellyn Brace |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Ainley |
| Secretary for Chinese Affairs Acting | |
| Covering duties 22 September 1937 – 20 October 1937 | |
| Monarch | George VI |
| Governor | Vacant |
| Colonial Secretary | Sir Thomas Southorn |
| Covering duties 5 September 1935 – 3 October 1935 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Governor | Vacant |
| Colonial Secretary | Sir Thomas Southorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 August 1899 Cork, Munster, Ireland |
| Died | 5 February 1965 (aged 65) Málaga, Spain |
| Resting place | English Cemetery, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain |
| Citizenship | Irish |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Mary Howard Williams |
| Residence(s) | Caterham, Tandridge District, Surrey, England |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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