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Sir Redmond Barry

Sir Redmond Barry (1813 - 1880)

 
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.
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.