Alan Hamilton Loxton (13 April 1920 – 29 March 2004)Rootsweb - Ralph Byrne's Family Tree was the senior partner at Allen, Allen and Hemsley, Australia's oldest law firm, President of the Law Society of New South Wales and a company director.Who's Who in Australia (Herald and Weekly Times Melb, 1988) pp 558: Loxton, Alan Hamilton (1920 - )
Early life Loxton was born in Sydney and educated at Newington College (1931–1933),Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 121 The Scots College, and the University of Sydney, where he graduated in Law in 1949.Alumni Sidneienses He was a resident of St. Andrew's College, Sydney during his university years.
War service Loxton served with the Second Australian Imperial Force during World War II (1940–1945) rising to the rank of lieutenant in the 2nd/18th Battalion. He was a prisoner of war in Malaya (1942–1945).Who's Who in Australia (Herald and Weekly Times Melb, 1977) pp 682: Loxton, Alan Hamilton (1920 - )
Legal career In 1949, Loxton commenced practising as a solicitor at Allen, Allen & Hemsley and became a partner in 1951.Valerie Lawson 'The Allens Affair' (1995) Pan MacMillan Australia From 1973 until 1975, Loxton was president of the Law Society of New South Wales.
Club membership From 1987 to 1990 Loxton was President of the Australian Club in Sydney.
Company directorships Loxton was a director of various public companies: AMEV Finance Ltd. Noble Lowndes International Holdings Pty., Ltd.
Educational governance Loxton was on the boards of various educational institutions: Chairman, Unisearch Ltd (1977–1985) Council member, University of New South Wales (1977–1985) Council member, Ku-ring-gai College of Advanced Education (1977–1982) Chairman, Sydney College of Law (1975–1982) Member, Solicitor's Admission Board (1971–1973)
Honours Member of the Order of Australia (1991) for service to education and the lawIt's an Honour
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