Sir James Martin
premier 1863-1865, 1866-1868, 1870-1872 and fourth chief justice 1873-1886 of new south wales
$55.42
- Hardcover
405 pages
- Release Date
29 November 2005
Summary
Sir James Martin: From Groom’s Son to Chief Justice
Intelligence, ambition, and self-belief propelled James Martin, the son of a governor’s Irish groom, to the highest echelons of colonial law and politics. He remains the sole individual to have held the distinct positions of both Premier and Chief Justice of New South Wales.
Martin established his reputation as a fervent and opinionated participant in the fiery political discussions of the 1840s. A gifted young lawyer, he e…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781862875890 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1862875898 |
| Series: | Lives of the Australian Chief Justices |
| Author: | J.M. Bennett |
| Publisher: | Federation Press |
| Imprint: | Federation Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 405 |
| Release Date: | 29 November 2005 |
| Weight: | 736g |
| Dimensions: | 220mm x 12mm |
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This book presents an engrossing account of a remarkable career whose achievements are so far without parallel in New South Wales, and of the social and political background against which Martin’s unique life must be considered. - From the Foreword by, the Honourable Gordon J Samuels
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