Major Sir Robert James Hudson, KCMG, MC, QC (15 May 1885 – 17 June 1963), was twice acting Governor of Southern Rhodesia.
"[3] Following the war, Hudson returned to Bulawayo and continued to work as a barrister, gaining praise as "the leading advocate in Southern Rhodesia.
[4] Hudson subsequently joined the Rhodesia Party and successfully stood for the electorate of Bulawayo North in the Southern Rhodesian Legislative Assembly at the 1924 election.
[1] While serving as Chief Justice, Hudson twice acted as Governor of Southern Rhodesia; the first from 26 October 1944 to 20 February 1945, and the second from 19 July 1946 to 14 January 1947.
[7] Additionally, on 19 August 1943, it was announced that Hudson was allowed to officially retain the title "Honourable", as he had served more than three years on the Executive Council of Southern Rhodesia.