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I went on sabbatical leave in 1972 knowing that I was finally leaving Rockhampton and going to Brisbane. In Brisbane I took over the chambers of Russell Skerman who had retired. I occupied these chambers until we moved into the new building that replaced the old Supreme Court that had been damaged by fire.

Some Reminiscences, page 46.

 

One thing that can be said about lawyers is that they do not have one track minds. What is more, there is no perfect criterion of right and wrong in many cases. Taking a narrow legal view may produce one result, taking a wider view another. Judging is a serious business.

Some Reminiscences, page 47-48.

 

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