Papers of Sir John Nimmo, 1939-1990 (bulk 1939-1979) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 627444
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Nimmo, J. A. (John Angus), 1909-1997
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1939-1990]
- 0.6 m. (1 smalls box) + 1 carton + 2 cassettes.
- Summary:
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MS 9488 comprises correspondence, speeches, cuttings, photographs and certificates. There are also files on the history and constitution of Norfolk Island, typescript manuscript, "Australian Red Cross Society: history of service in World War II", file of notes, brochures and political platform of the Australian Middle Class Organisation (1940s), court transcripts of Tait Case, taped interview by Harry Martin (1990) and James McClelland's History of N.S.W., 1728-1977. Book no.1, Complete list of names of First Fleet convicts (1 smalls box, 1 carton, 2 cassettes).
- Biography/History:
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Judge. John Angus Nimmo was born at Ballarat, Victoria in 1909. He studied at the University of Melbourne and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1957. He was appointed additional justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in 1969-1974. From 1972-1974 he was Chief Justice of Fiji. He was appointed judge of the Federal Court of Australia from 1977 until 1980. Nimmo was awarded a knighthood in 1972 for services to the law and government.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 9488.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1939-1990
- Occupation:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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