Hammer & Co., 1927, Photograph, B 6152
Arthur William Piper was born July 5, 1865 at Faversham in Kent. Elder son of Rev. Thomas Piper. Brought to South Australia in 1870. Won a scholarship to Prince Alfred College 1877. Admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court in 1886. KC in 1911. Judge of Supreme Court 1927. In 1894 joined the Council of Prince Alfrerd College. Supported Norwood's sporting bodies. Died of cancer in 1936 and buried in Mitcham Cemetery. Known as an academic, barrister, judge and federationist.