First among equals : Chief Justices of South Australia since Federation / John Emerson ; foreward by the Hon. J.J. Doyle AC, Chief Justice of South Australia.
Publisher:
University of Adelaide Barr Smith Press,
Copyright Date:
2006
Description:
xiii, 290 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm.
Publication assisted by: The Law Foundation of South Australia, The University of Adelaide, The John Bray Law Chapter of the University of Adelaide Alumni Association, Law School, University of Adelaide. Includes bibliographical references (pages [271]-280) and index.
Contents:
Ch. 1. The Office of Chief Justice -- Ch. 2. Sir Samuel Way (1876-1916) -- Ch. 3. Sir George Murray (1916-1942) -- Ch. 4. Sir Mellis Napier (1942-1967) -- Ch. 5. John Bray (1967-1978) -- Ch. 6. Len King (1978-1995) -- Ch. 7. The Chief Justices of South Australia since Federation.
Summary:
Through exposing the link between the administration of justice and the community, and describing the discharge of the office of Chief Justice, this book tells us a good deal about the life of our state and the administration of justice during the twentieth century.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.