Sir Francis Villeneuve Smith Premier 1857-1860, Supreme Court Judge 1860-1870, Chief Justice 1870-1885 of Tasmania |
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Author:
| Bennett, J. M. Solomon, Ronald C. |
Series title: | Lives of Australian Chief Justices Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-76002-203-7 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2019 |
Publisher: | Federation Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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Admitted to the Tasmanian Bar, F. V. Smith was an immediate success professionally and politically, being fourth Premier (post Responsible Government); Supreme Court Judge 1860-1870; and Chief Justice 1870-1885. His adventures along the way make for absorbing reading while again revealing important ingredients in the "health of a democratic society".
Admitted to the Tasmanian Bar, F. V. Smith was an immediate success professionally and politically, being fourth Premier (post Responsible Government); Supreme Court Judge 1860-1870; and Chief Justice 1870-1885. His adventures along the way make for absorbing reading while again revealing important ingredients in the "health of a democratic society".