John Alexander Ferguson

Sir John Alexander Ferguson (1881-1969), bibliographer and judge, was born on 15 December 1881 at Invercargill, New Zealand, eldest of five children of Rev. John Ferguson, Presbyterian minister, and his wife Isabella, née Adie, both Scottish born. Educated at Invercargill until his father was called in 1894 to St Stephen's, Phillip Street, Sydney, John continued at the William Street Public School, then was privately tutored by James Oliver. At the University of Sydney (B.A., 1902; LL.B., 1905; D.Litt., 1955) Ferguson was a contemporary of H. M. Green, and graduated in arts with first-class honours and the university medal in logic and mental philosophy. For more information see http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/ferguson-sir-john-alexander-10168