Walter Edward Davidson
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Sir Walter Edward Davidson, KCMG (Killyleagh, April 20, 1859 – September 15, 1923, Sydney) was a colonial governor.
Davidson graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge. In 1880 Davidson was sent to Ceylon and held several positions including Mayor of Colombo. In 1901 he went to Transvaal and was appointed governor of the Seychelles Islands from 1904 to 1912, then in 1913 he became governor of Newfoundland.
While Governor of Newfoundland and as chairman of the Newfoundland Patriotic Association Davidson helped direct Newfoundland's military effort. He left Newfoundland for New South Wales and became Governor of New South Wales from February 18, 1918 until his death in September 15, 1923.
In 1972 Davidson High School was established and dedicated in his name.
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| Preceded by Ernest Sweet-Escott |
Governor of the Seychelles 1904 – 1912 |
Succeeded by Charles O'Brien |
| Preceded by Sir Ralph Champneys Williams |
Dominion Governor of Newfoundland 1913 – 1917 |
Succeeded by Sir Charles Alexander Harris |
| Preceded by Sir Gerald Strickland |
Governor of New South Wales 1918 – 1923 |
Succeeded by Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair |
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