Hugh Norman-Walker - Family

Family

Sir Hugh was married to Janet Baldock in 1948. There was no issue from the marriage. Sir Hugh’s hobbies included sailing, shooting and bridge. He was a member of the East India Club.

Major Experience
  • Served in the government of India
    (1938–1948)
  • Administrative Officer, Nyasaland
    (1949–1953)
  • Assistant Secretary, Nyasaland
    (1953 - August 1953)
  • Seconded to the Cabinet Office of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
    (August 1953 - 1954)
  • Development Secretary, Nyasaland
    (1954–1960)
  • Deputy Financial Secretary, Nyasaland
    (1960–1961)
  • Secretary to the Treasury, Nyasaland
    (1961–1965)
  • Her Majesty's Commissioner, Bechuanaland Protectorate
    (July 1965 - September 1966)
  • Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles
    (February 1967 - January 1969)
  • Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory
    (February 1967 - January 1969)
  • Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong
    (March 1969 - September 1973)
  • Ex-officio member of the Executive and Legislative Councils of Hong Kong
    (March 1969 - September 1973)
  • Officer Administering the Government
    (19 October 1971 - 19 November 1971)
  • Chairman of the Isle of Wight County Structure Plan Panel
    (1976)

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