In December 1926, with the general approval of the profession, Woolcock was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court and began his duties on 1 February 1927, although his health was already in decline. Woolcock proved to be an able and hard-working judge, but died suddenly of endocarditis on 18 January 1929.
In December 1926, Woolcock was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court, beginning his duties on February 1st, 1927, although his health was already deteriorating. Woolcock proved to be an effective and dedicated judge, but died unexpectedly from endocarditis on January 18th, 1929.