Sir John Pedder First Chief Justice of Tasmania, 1824-1854 |
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| Author:
| Bennett, J. M. |
| Series title: | Lives of Australian Chief Justices Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-86287-482-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2003 |
| Publisher: | Federation Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.50 |
Book Description:
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John Pedder, a shy, ascetic, "gentlemanly" personality, was appointed first Chief Justice of Tasmania in 1823. Even he was surprised; he had been only three years in practice. Probably, his loyalty to the Church of England appealed to the Colonial Office.
John Pedder, a shy, ascetic, "gentlemanly" personality, was appointed first Chief Justice of Tasmania in 1823. Even he was surprised; he had been only three years in practice. Probably, his loyalty to the Church of England appealed to the Colonial Office.