Clarke 's early years were spent in India with his parents .
Born in Southsea , Hampshire , Clarke was the eldest of the four sons of Lieutenant - Colonel Sir Andrew Clarke , the Governor of Western Australia ( 1793 -- 1847 ) .
Governor 's early years were spent in India with Clarke 's parents .
Born in Southsea , Hampshire , Clarke was the eldest of the four sons of Lieutenant - Colonel Sir Andrew Clarke , the Governor of Western Australia ( 1793 -- 1847 ) .