Mr. Darley, Chief Justice of New South Wales

Description

Wood etching of Sir Frederick Darley (1830-1910), sixth Chief Justice of New South Wales and Lieutenant-Governor. Born in Ireland, he arrived in Sydney in 1862. He was admitted to the New South Wales Bar the same year and appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1878. In 1886 he was appointed Chief Justice of New South Wales, not before turning down the role once prior. He retired from the role in 1910.

In addition to his role in the judiciary, he served at Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales and was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. He was a regular participant in debates, and introduced a number of progressive acts including reforms on marriages and divorce.

Identification

Artist

Unknown artist

Medium

Wood etching on paper

Date

1886

Collection

Drawrings & Lithographs