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Feb 22, 2024 · Many argue Samuel Griffith, twice Queensland premier and our first chief justice, is guilty of colonial war crimes. Raymond Evans searched for the evidence to nail him but found a different...
Feb 22, 2024 · Sir Samuel Walker Griffith—savant, statesman, jurist, constitutionalist and more—has of late been subjected to a considerable critical drubbing. A very tall Australian historical poppy appears in the process of being lopped or at least, substantially pruned.
Mar 3, 2024 · Sir Samuel Griffith (1845-1920) has rightfully been accorded a pre-eminent place in the annals of Queensland law and politics, serving as Attorney-General and Premier of Queensland, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia.
Sep 13, 2023 · Edmund Barton, Samuel Griffith and, most recently, Alfred Deakin are under the spotlight for their contribution to Australia’s racist past. Talk of removing Barton’s statue and renaming Griffith and Deakin universities; all are now in the mix.
Jul 1, 2023 · The chapter largely focusses on Sir Samuel Griffith, the namesake of Griffith University, and comprises contributions from several of the presentations delivered at the symposium: Aboriginal scholars, Foley, Bargallie and Carlson and settler scholar Fiona Nicoll.
Apr 17, 2024 · Many argue Samuel Griffith, twice Queensland premier and our first chief justice, is guilty of colonial war crimes. Raymond Evans searched for the evidence to nail him but found a...
Apr 19, 2024 · The Samuel Griffith Society was established in 1992, to educate Australians and undertake and support research about the Constitution, promote discussion of Constitutional matters, and defend the great virtues of the present Constitution.
Sep 6, 2023 · The Samuel Griffith Society conference, disappointingly, appeared to be heavily skewed towards the No campaign in the Voice to Parliament referendum, offering a somewhat one-sided perspective on this crucial constitutional issue.
Jan 3, 2024 · "Explore the profound legacy of Sir Samuel Griffith, the visionary architect behind Australia's constitution. Delve into his unparalleled contributions, legal wisdom, and enduring impact on the nation's foundation."
Nov 15, 2023 · Rt Hon Sir Samuel Griffith GCMG (1845-1920), first Chief Justice of Australia. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Samuel Griffith remained devoted to his Welsh ancestry. His career combined politics and the law. He served as attorney general and premier of Queensland.
