Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Wednesday 11 April 1951, page 1


ADMIRAL NAPIER DEAD

LONDON, Tuesday.- Admiral William Rawdon Napier, first naval member of the Royal Australian Naval Board from 192629, died on Sunday at his home in Fareham, Hampshire, aged 74 He was placed on the retired list in 1929 and promoted to admiral in. 1933.