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Selden Society lecture series AustraliaQueensland Law Society: serving ‘conscientious, honest lawyers’A statement praising ‘conscientious honest lawyers’ was published in a Brisbane newspaper in 1874. At that time, the public image of lawyers—barristers, as well as solicitors—was poor. For decades Queensland Parliaments were inclined to agree. The creation of the incorporated Queensland Law Society was seen as an important step in improving the reputation of lawyers.In this lecture, historian Helen Gregory presents the challenges which needed to be addressed, and how government was persuaded to pass the necessary legislation, taking into account the expectations of solicitors, Parliament and the public.The lecture is opened by the H...2023-10-081h 03
My favourite itemSave the Supreme Court!In this episode of ‘My favourite item, unraveling Brisbane’s history piece by piece’ we visit the Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) to speak with Katee Dean, Heritage Collections and Research Officer. Katee’s favourite item isn’t made of horse hair or silk, but involves a grassroots community led campaign to save the Northern Supreme Court.
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SCLQ is located on level 12, Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, 514 George Street, Brisbane. It is open 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (closed public holidays). Free exhibitions can also be viewed in the library’s exhibition space, the Sir Harry Gibbs...2020-05-1700 min