William à Beckett

1806–1869 (age 63)

Biography

William à Beckett served as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, establishing a legal framework that balanced the rule of law with the needs of a young and growing colony.

He worked tirelessly to ensure fair trials and to uphold the independence of the bench, a legacy of principled justice that endures beside his grave at West Norwood Cemetery.

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