Sir Francis Forbes, 9781862874084
Hardcover
Australia’s first Chief Justice: truth versus the myths and misconceptions.

Sir Francis Forbes

first chief justice of new south wales, 1823-1837

$52.55

  • Hardcover

    192 pages

  • Release Date

    10 December 2001

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Summary

Sir Francis Forbes: Justice For a Penal Colony

Much has been written about Sir Francis Forbes, the first Chief Justice of NSW (1823-1837) and the first to be appointed to the office of Chief Justice in Australia. Because it was his responsibility to introduce the rule of law in a colony still preoccupied with the reception and reformation of British convicts, he came into collision with many of the leaders of the limited free society.

Although he led a life of scrupulous det…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781862874084
ISBN-10:1862874085
Series:Lives of the Australian Chief Justices
Author:John Michael Bennett, J.M. Bennett
Publisher:Federation Press
Imprint:Federation Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:192
Release Date:10 December 2001
Weight:368g
Dimensions:230mm x 140mm x 218mm
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[A] handsome hardcover [which] will be essential for research collections and for those with an interest in Australian, Newfoundland and Bermudan legal history in the early 19th century, and could be recommended as a gift for festive occasions… and serious holiday reading… - Law Institute Journal (Vic), May 2002

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