![]() Series 81946-49 United Nations (and other related material) Series 51930-34 Nigeria, and other later material on Africa Series 41922-30 Three universities - Adelaide, Oxford, Stanford His books include Japanese population problem (1931), Nigeria: a critique of British colonial administration (1936), On governing colonies (1947), Self-government for the colonies (1949), Nehru: a contemporary estimate (1966), Australian Ambassador (1971), Travelling Back: memoirs (1981),and Sir Thomas Playford: a portrait (1983). Sir Walter was a prolific writer publishing numerous magazine articles, lectures and books during his illustrious career. ![]() ![]() In 1973 he was appointed Lieutenant-governor of South Australia, a position he held until 1982. He was educated at the University of Adelaide, Balliol College, Oxford and Stanford University in the United States.įrom 1952 to 1970 Sir Walter served Australia with distinction for 18 consecutive years at ambassadorial level in a variety of countries including India (62), Indonesia (1955-1956), Canada (1957-1958), Nepal (1960-1962), Belgium and The Netherlands (1962-1965), Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda (1965-1967) and Italy (1967-1970).įollowing his retirement from the diplomatic service in 1970, Sir Walter returned home to Adelaide where he served as a member of the Council of Adelaide University from 1971-1978. ![]() ![]() Walter Russell Crocker was born on 25 March 1902, the eldest son of Robert Crocker and Alma Bray. ![]()
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