In 1915 he received a knighthood for services to the country.
He received a knighthood in 1997 for services to local government and the environment.
At the end of his term as chairman he received a knighthood.
In 1952, during his time as Speaker, he received a knighthood.
In 1976 he received a knighthood for his services to economics.
In 1939 he was appointed as a judge, and received a knighthood.
Upon his retirement from the council in 1912 he received a knighthood.
As reward for his services, he received a knighthood in 1878.
He received a knighthood in 1999 for his services to journalism.
In 1978 he received a knighthood for services to export.