| 1813 |
Born Ballyclough Ireland June. Son of a Major General and of priveledge Anglo-Irish stock. |
| 1837 |
Graduated B.A. Trinty College Dublin |
| 1838 |
Called to The Irish Bar |
| 1839 |
Migrated to Australia & settled in Melbourne & established a legal practice. |
| 1840 |
He was made Commissioner of The Court Of Requests. |
| 1851 |
Was appointed Solicitor General |
| 1850 |
Became Judge Of The Supreme Court at age 38. |
| 1851 |
In May was elected First Chancellor Of The Melbourne University a position he held until his death.
He also worked for The Public Library visiting it daily, took part in choosing books & drafting correspondence.
He also had an interest in the National Gallery & Museums which developed from the original institution.
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| 1852 |
Sentenced Dan Morgan (alias John Smith) at Castlemaine to 12 years hard labour 1st 2 years in chains for robbery. |
| 1868 |
18th April James Kelly (Uncle Jim) death for arson later commuted to 15 years hard labour. |
| 1874 |
He was acting Chief Justice and Administrated The Government Of Victoria during the absence of The Governor & The Chief Justice. |
| 1860 |
Was created K.B.(Knight Bachelor) |
| 1877 |
Appointed K.C.M.G.(Knight Commander of St.Michael & St.George) |
| 1878 |
9th October . Sentenced Ellen Kelly to 3 years hard labour in the Beechworth Courthouse for attempted murder of Constable Fitzpatrick |
| 1880 |
Presided over trial of Ned Kelly & sentenced him to be hanged. |
| 1880 |
23rd November he died unmarried, but with a mistress and 4 illegitimate children. |
