Griffith, Samuel Walker, Sir, 1845-1920

Legislation and first Chief Justice of Australia. 1871 he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the representative for East Moreton. Premier of Queensland 1883-1888 and 1890-1893. Chief Justice of Queensland from 1893. Lieutenant Governor of Queensland 1899-1903. Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 1903-1919.

From the description of OM64-10 Sir Samuel Walker Griffith Papers, 1861-1862; ca.1891. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755715720

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