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

First Chief Justice of Australia, born in Wales, came to Australia, 1854. Called to the Queensland Bar 1867, became M.L.A. 1874. Premier of Queensland, 1883-1888 and 1890-1893, when he became Chief Justice of Queensland. Became Chief Justice of Australia when the High Court was constituted, 1903.

From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225763785

Legislator and first Chief Justice of Australia. In 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 OM90-112 Sir Samuel Walker Griffith Papers, 1886-1920. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755746102

Epithet: GCMG, Lieutenant-Governor of Queensland

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000295.0x00014e

Sir Samuel Griffith was a Queensland barrister, politician, judge and Lieutenant-Governor, active in the federation movement, and was First Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.

From the description of Notes [manuscript]. 1862. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225835250

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 6557 Sir Samuel Walker Griffith Address, 7 May 1886. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 755774238